We’re excited to share some great news for growing families! Chapa-De has partnered with the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation to give our patients in Grass Valley a new option for where they can have their baby.
While delivery services have always been available at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH), Chapa-De patients used to have to travel over an hour to Sacramento for delivery and certain care. Now, thanks to this new partnership, patients receiving prenatal care at Chapa-De Grass Valley can deliver their babies at SNMH right here in town if their pregnancy is low risk.
Meet the Doctors
Two kind and experienced doctors who care for pregnant women are joining the Chapa-De prenatal care team. This type of care is called obstetrics, or OB for short. Dr. Kintner and Dr. MacDonald will see patients for regular check-ups at Chapa-De Grass Valley and will also help deliver babies at the hospital.
Phillip Kintner, MD
Dr. Kintner provides high-quality care and focuses on each person’s individual needs. He works closely with his patients to help them have the best care possible.
Erin MacDonald, MD
Dr. MacDonald is kind and understanding. She listens to her patients and makes sure they feel respected. She wants everyone to have the care and support they need during pregnancy and birth.
Why This Is Good News
For many years, Chapa-De has had a robust partnership with Camelia Women’s Health. This group of OBGYNs has helped ensure our patients have access to high-quality prenatal care and delivery services. However, this group is based south of Auburn and their doctors deliver at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael. This meant our Grass Valley patients had to go over an hour away for delivery or special care during the last part of their pregnancy.
We will continue to partner with Camelia Women’s Health for our Auburn patients and high-risk Grass Valley Patients. With this new partnership with Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation, our low- risk pregnancy Grass Valley patients can stay close to home and still get the care they need. This means less time on the road and more time with family and friends nearby. Being in your own community can make the experience of having a baby more comfortable and more supported.
A Hospital You Can Trust
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is known for providing excellent care. It recently received an “A” grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, which means it meets high standards for patient safety.
And here’s even better news: If you have Medi-Cal, delivery at SNMH is covered through Partnership HealthPlan. This means more families can get great care without extra cost.
Looking Ahead
This partnership means a lot for families in our community. Starting in April 2025, Chapa-De patients can welcome their babies at SNMH, close to home and surrounded by support.
We can’t wait to celebrate many happy, healthy new beginnings right here in Grass Valley!
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