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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from Joint Commission

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta (MMCMS) is pleased to announce it has earned Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission.

Dignity Health North State Reflects on a Season of Giving, Continues Commitment to Community Well-being

As the new year begins, Dignity Health North State facilities proudly reflect on a holiday season marked by a continuation of their enduring tradition of community service and healing.

Dignity Health Awards Nearly $500,000 in Community Grants to Support North State Non-Profits

Dignity Health announced today it has awarded $499,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the North State Market.

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Provided More Than $1 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

The hospital has a financial assistance policy that describes the assistance provided to patients for whom it would be a financial hardship to fully pay the expected out-of-pocket expenses for such care, and who meet the eligibility criteria.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals Light Up Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dignity Health North State hospitals are lighting up their facilities pink to raise awareness and support for those impacted by breast cancer.

Dignity Health Breaks Ground on Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center

This cutting-edge facility will provide advanced cancer treatments to serve patients across the North State region and addresses the critical need for enhanced cancer care in our community.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Heart Attack and Stroke Care

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta have received multiple awards from the American Heart Association for their adherence to research-based guidelines in treating heart att

Dignity Health Announces New Market President

Dignity Health proudly welcomes Rodger Page as the newly appointed North State Market President.

Dignity Health and Aetna® Reach Agreement

The effective date of the new agreement is April 1 and health care services received by Aetna members since April 1 will be covered at the members’ in-network benefit levels.

Dignity Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Diversity

This survey of over 220,000+ individuals included representation at over 1.5 million companies in America.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals grant nearly $464,783 to local nonprofit organizations

Dignity Health North State announced today the distribution of funding to local nonprofits.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals Light Up Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Dignity Health North State hospitals light up pink in honor of breast cancer survivors, those currently fighting and to all the lives lost to the disease.

Dignity Health Connected Living Announces New Board Members

We provide a variety of programs for seniors, including case management services, volunteer opportunities, nutrition services and transportation. Our services support seniors living independently as they age.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals Recognized for Commitment to Safe Opioid Care

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta has earned the highest possible honor roll recognition for its commitment to appropriate opioid use and safe treatment by Cal Hospital Compare for two consecutive years.

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals grants $350,500 to local non-profit agencies

Each hospital recognized the following organizations with grants, as each leveraged the power of collaboration in their communities to offer comprehensive assistance to those in need.

Dignity Health California Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023

This award recognizes Dignity Health’s impact and commitment to an inclusive environment that provides equal rights and opportunities for all.

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Recognized as Top Performing Hospital

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta has been recognized as a Top Performing Hospital by Partnership HealthPlan of California.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals Recognized for Commitment to Safe Opioid Care

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta has earned the highest possible honor roll recognition for its commitment to appropriate opioid use and safe treatment by Cal Hospital Compare.

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart/Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

Dignity Health North State Hospitals Receive “LGBTQ+ Equality Top Performer” Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

Dignity Health North State Hospitals have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Provided More than $1.3 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY21

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta provided $1,306,286 in patient financial assistance and community benefit programs in fiscal year 2021 (FY21).

Dignity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees

This requirement also includes all physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, volunteers, and others caring for patients within our facility.

Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mt. Shasta Recognized for Maternity and Opioid Care

REDDING, Calif. – (Feb. 2, 2021) Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta earned honor roll recognition for their high performance in maternity care and commitment to appropriate opioid use by California Health and Human Servi...

Dr. Todd Strumwasser Expands Role as President of CommonSpirit Health’s Northern California Division

SAN FRANCISCO (January 12, 2021) — CommonSpirit Health today announced that Dr. Todd Strumwasser has assumed additional responsibilities and duties as President of the newly expanded Northern California Division. The new Northern California Division...

Dignity Health North State Provides More than $18 Million In Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Wins National Award for Environmental Sustainability

Mercy Mt. Shasta Employees Raise Money for Police K9 Protective Vest

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Recognized for Commitment to Safe Opioid Care

Mt. Shasta, Calif. – Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta earned honor roll recognition for their commitment to safe opioid care by California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and Cal Hospital Compare. “Improving the quality of p...

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Verified as Level III Trauma Center

Think Pink Day at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta

Dignity Health North State Provides More Than $22 Million Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta New Decontamination Trailer

Construction of Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta Emergency Department Reaches Half Way Point

Heroes in Nursing Awards Winners

Heroes in Nursing Awards

Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness

North State Hospitals Screen Nefarious

On Wednesday, May 25th, the film NEFARIOUS: Merchant of Souls will be screened at the Cascade Theatre.

ACA Open Enrollment Closes February 15

Enrollment assistance and information for Covered California health plans as well as evaluation and enrollment in Partnership Health (Medi-Cal will be offered at Mercy Medical Center on February 11th between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Meet with a Covered Cali...

Three Siskiyou County Organizations Receive Community Grants

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, in conjunction with all other Dignity Health facilities, provides a local community grants program.

First Baby of 2015 Born at Mercy Mt Shasta

On a beautiful 4th day of January, Jordyn Amira made an early arrival at 7:37 pm weighing a whopping 9lbs. 8.5 oz. and measured 20 inches long. Jordyn was born to Weed residents Marysa Rigau and Michael Wilson.

Dignity Health Expands Stroke Care in North State

When it comes to a stroke, every second counts. And with the expansion of Telemedicine technology for stroke, otherwise known as Telestroke, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta join Mercy Medical Center R...

Two Siskiyou County Organizations Receive Community Grants

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, in conjunction with all other Dignity Health facilities, provides a local community grants program.