PUBLIC HEALTH CARE

MADERA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Madera County provides a wide range of health services through the Madera County Public Health Department and in partnership with private medical offices and facilities. The primary responsibility of the Public Health Department is to protect and preserve the health of the community by providing education and information to the public regarding emergency and on-going health issues in the community; providing specialized clinical services, including health screening for senior citizens, immunizations and Tuberculosis skin tests; and monitoring, controlling and investigating reportable communicable diseases. The Department is neither a doctor’s office nor a hospital. Nearly all services provided by the health department are free of charge. The Madera Services are located at 14215 Road 28 in Madera. Mental health services are provided through Madera County Behavioral Health Services (BHS).

MADERA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Madera County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a public agency offering alcohol, drug, and mental health recovery and treatment programs. Our mission is to “Promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and substance abuse for the individuals, families and communities we serve by providing accessible, caring, and culturally competent services.”  BHS provides services in Madera, Oakhurst and Chowchilla.  Madera services are located at 14277 Road 28 in Madera; contact numbers are as follows:

PRIVATE MEDICAL CARE

The private medical community of Madera offers a full array of highly trained and specialized physicians, surgeons, optometrists, dentists, therapists and chiropractors. Privately owned medical facilities and services also available include a Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Center, Pistoresi Ambulance Service, and two convalescent hospitals:

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Who are we?

We are a not-for-profit, state-of-the-art children’s hospital on a 50-acre campus. In California, we treat more inpatient cases than any pediatric hospital north of San Diego, making us the second largest children’s hospital in the state. With 340 beds, Children’s is one of the 10 largest hospitals of its type in the nation.

We were the first children’s hospital west of the Rockies to receive Magnet Nursing designation, the highest nursing benchmark in the world. We received Magnet designation in 2004 and redesignation in 2008. Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit was one of the first in the country to receive the national Beacon Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for our high-quality patient care.

We perform more than 10,000 pediatric surgeries a year and our Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units have some of the lowest mortality rates in the country while treating some of the sickest kids.

Our Craycroft Cancer Center is a full member of the nationally-recognized Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and sees more than 100 new cases a year. Our Willson Heart Center has pioneered pediatric heart care for half a century.

Who are we? We are the premier pediatric medical center in the heart of the Golden State. We are Children’s Hospital Central California – Amazing People, Incredible Care.

DARIN M. CAMARENA HEALTH CENTERS, INC.
Darin M. Camarena Health Centers, Inc. (DMCHC) is a nonprofit health center which focuses on the primary health care needs of the diverse community of Madera County. DMCHC practices an integrated health model which includes services in health education, chronic illness management, and dental care. This model empowers the patient to take charge of their wellbeing through a combination of good nutrition, healthy practices and modern medicine. DMCHC celebrated 30 years of service to Madera in September of 2010.

In December of 2005 DMCHC opened a site in Chowchilla through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In addition to the Chowchilla site, DMCHC has two sites located in Madera. Our Family Center built in 2001 houses Walk-in Care, Family Dental, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Geriatric Care, Diabetes and Asthma Educators as well as car seat education and a literacy program. The Women’s Health Center is located directly across from the Family Center and provides family planning, pre- and post-natal care and other female health services.

Darin M. Camarena Health Centers, Inc. is located on the corner of 6th and “B” Streets in downtown Madera and on Trinity Avenue, one block south of Robertson Boulevard, in Chowchilla. The Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated professional community leaders of Madera County. Paulo Soares is the Chief Executive Officer, and Waldemar Rosario, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer. Strong community support, public need, sound management, as well as state, federal and foundation grants and funding have helped Darin M. Camarena Health Centers, Inc. prosper and evolve into a prominent provider of medical and dental services for all community members without regard for social or economic status.

MADERA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Madera Community Hospital (MCH) is a not-for-profit community health resource, dedicated to actively promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of residents throughout the Central Valley. They are committed to serving Madera and the surrounding community’s needs with compassion, concern, quality service, care and safety for the individual. MCH is a 106-bed accredited acute care organization offering a wide range of sophisticated diagnostic and treatment services. It is a private, not for profit hospital which opened its doors on October 1, 1971.

Madera is one of the fastest growing communities in the San Joaquin Valley. In order to meet the growing needs of our community MCH opened a 16-bed Emergency Department and a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit in December of 2000. The building is approximately 15,000 square feet. The facility has a separate ambulance entrance along with a decontamination area. There is a separate elevator for transporting patients from ER to ICU. This is a state of the art facility located on the south side of the hospital. 

Services at MCH include: surgery (both inpatient and outpatient), diagnostic radiology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, back classes, special therapy for stroke patients, infusion services, health education, maternity care (including private birthing suites), 24-hour emergency services, in-house pharmacy service, specialized intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, nursing care, medical and surgical nursing care, and a home health care agency.

The MCH medical staff consists of 62 Active, 6 Consulting, 17 Courtesy, and 18 Provisional encompassing a wide range of specialties. The hospital employs 925 people in over 40 different departments, included in the total are 218 Registered Nurses.

Outpatient buildings include:

• MCH OUTPATIENT CENTER – 1270 E. Almond Avenue – 675-5535

  August 2, 1993 marked the opening day of the newly constructed Outpatient Center, located in front of the hospital. Outpatient services include: radiology (x-ray), a drawing station (lab) and an Infusion Center added in the Fall 2009 providing a full range of infusion services in a safe and pleasant environment.

• MCH FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC – 1210 E. Almond Avenue, 675-5530

  On October 8, 1998 the Family Health Services Clinic relocated to 1210 East Almond Avenue in front of the hospital. The Clinic has been open since April 13, 1992. Nurse Practitioners and their staff see over 1,800 patients a month. Patients requiring non-urgent care can be seen in the Family Health Services Clinic, allowing the Emergency Department to treat urgent patient care needs.

• CHOWCHILLA MEDICAL CENTER – 285 Hospital Drive Center, 665-3781

• MCH CHILDREN’S VISITORS CENTER (adjacent to Family Health Services Clinic)

  The Children’s Visitors Center opened for children on April 5, 2004. The Children’s Visitor Center is available to clients who have a medical appointment, hospital emergency care or persons visiting patients on the hospital grounds. Children can visit for up to two hours while their parents are using hospital services or visiting patients

• MCH OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER – Main Hospital Building, 1250 E. Almond Avenue

  The Outpatient Surgery Center opened September 26, 1995. 70% of surgeries are done on an outpatient basis. The Surgery Center is 7,300 square feet and has three operating rooms as well as Pre-Op and Post-Op holding areas which are complete with private recovery beds and six recliners.

• MCH HOME HEALTH AGENCY – 360 E. Almond Avenue, 675-2000

  Established in 1985, the Madera Community Hospital Home Health Agency provides Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Services. Medicare, Medi-Cal, and most private insurance plans are accepted. The Home Health Agency serves patients in Madera, South Merced, and Northwest Fresno Counties.

• LIFELINE®

  Lifeline®, a personal emergency response system that initiates calls for help when needed. You and your loved ones can have peace of mind, knowing you have Lifeline for health emergencies. You will be surprised how inexpensive peace of mind can be. Call the MCH Home Health Agency at (559) 675-2000 for more information.

• REHABILITATION SERVICES – 1200 E. Almond Avenue, 675-5531

  MCH Rehabilitation Services moved to 1200 E. Almond Avenue in Summer of 2009 Services includes Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Programs include: work and sport-related injuries, stroke rehabilitation, balance and walk training, back care, osteoporosis, women’s health issues, hand injuries, post-amputation recovery, swallowing disorders, joint replacement, incontinence, retraining for activities of daily living, and more. Medicare, Medi-Cal, Workers’ Compensation, and most private insurance plans are accepted.

Madera Community Hospital Fundraising Organizations include:

• MCH FOUNDATION

  The Foundation is made up of 25 community leaders whose main purpose is fundraising for Madera Community Hospital. The President of the Foundation serves on the Board of Trustees. Since its beginning the Foundation has raised over $2,750,000.00 for Madera Community Hospital. Please call the Foundation Office at (559) 675-5503 for more information.

• MCH LEAGUE OF VOLUNTEERS

  Madera Community Hospital has a very active League of Volunteers who volunteer their time to provide assistance throughout the hospital. The President of the League is also a member of the Board of Trustees. The League has 85 active volunteers, 41 sustaining volunteers and 40 junior volunteers. The League began in 1968, even before the Hospital opened. They have earned over $1,300,000.00 since their beginning and have volunteered over 600,000 hours. Volunteering opportunities are available; please call (559) 675-5503 for more information.

Diagnostic equipment and services recently added:

• 40 Slice CT Scanner

• Digital Ultrasound

• MRI

• Digital Mammography

Expansion Plans

The hospital has begun construction of a new central power plant with the ability to meet the electrical needs for future expansion.

MADERA MULTI SPECIALTY GROUP
Madera Multi Specialty Group (MMSG) was established in 1999 as an Independent Practice Association (IPA), uniting local physicians in an organization that is physician owned and operated. MMSG’s panel of seventy-plus primary care and specialty physicians are dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare in a caring and compassionate setting. The Madera Chamber of Commerce is proud to provide the Madera Multi Specialty Group Physicians Directory upon request or you may call the MMSG office at (559) 675-5592.

MADERA VALLEY PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION
Madera Valley Physicians Association (MVPA) was incorporated in 1986, uniting a superior panel of physicians with the common goal of providing high-quality health care to the residents of Madera. MVPA physicians are contracted with most major health plans offered by Madera employers. Individuals may choose their personal physician from MVPA’s extensive panel of primary care physicians and specialists.  MVPA physicians provide quality care efficiently and responsibly, right here at home.  For additional information, please call the Madera Valley Physicians Association at (559) 675-5599.

This information provided courtesy of Children's Hospital Central California, Darin M. Camarena Health Centers, Madera Community Hospital, Madera County Behavioral Health Services, Madera County Public Health Department, Madera Multi Specialty Group and the Madera Valley Physicians Association.