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County reviews options for Santa Clara River Valley care as Santa Paula Hospital’s future draws scrutiny
Summary
County staff and consultants presented demographic and health‑access data for the Santa Clara River Valley and outlined options for sustaining local emergency and primary care. Presenters said Santa Paula Hospital treats lower‑acuity emergency cases but is a key access point; the board will receive a deeper analysis this summer.
County consultants and hospital leaders told the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 that the Santa Clara River Valley — comprising Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru — is younger and more likely to rely on Medi‑Cal than the county average, and that preventive screening rates are lower in parts of the valley.
The presentation by consultant John Friedman and VCMC hospital CEO Dr. Fankhauser framed current service use and capacity: Santa Paula Hospital accounts for roughly 23% of inpatient volume generated by valley residents while the county medical center serves a larger share. Officials said…
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