CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A community group is doing its part to help bring increased medical services to Lake County.

Representatives of St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake administration and members of the Rotary Club of Clearlake met last Thursday, May 30, for a presentation of the second $5,000 installment of the $25,000 pledge, made by the Rotary Club of Clearlake to the new emergency department.

“The Rotary Club of Clearlake is proud to do our part to bring a state-of-the-art emergency medical facility to our community” said Rotary Club of Clearlake President Bill MacDougall. "This is a much needed improvement that will benefit our entire community.”

The new emergency department is being built from the ground up, according to hospital officials.

When completed, the project will more than double the size of the current emergency department and have a total of 12 private patient rooms, including two rooms designated for trauma.  

State-of-the-art equipment, a new board certified medical staff, private ambulance bay and walk in entrances are a few of the enhanced services the new emergency department offers.

“The support of our community members and organizations, such as Rotary, is greatly valued,” said David Santos, vice president of operations at St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake. “Our new emergency department is designed to meet the needs of our community members.”

Naming opportunities are available. If you are interested in learning more or making a donation, contact our St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Development Office at 707-995-5678.

For more information about the hospital visit www.sthelenahospitals.org .