The American Hospital Association honored Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital for 100 years of membership and participation in the organization, joining only 50 other hospitals in 2024 to receive this recognition.

According to a Dignity Health press release, the AHA represents all types of hospitals, healthcare networks, and their patients and communities in order to advance the health of all.

Regional Executive for AHA Region 9 Sean Barry presented the award to the President and CEO of Woodland Memorial Hospital Gena Bravo, members of her leadership team, and staff, highlighting the hospital’s leadership during COVID-19.

Leaders engaged in conversation regarding upcoming legislation, patient discharge issues, and how to navigate changes in the upcoming administration.

“The American Hospital Association is proud to recognize Woodland Memorial Hospital for 100 years of membership,” Barry stated. “Their team of caregivers and other professionals play a vital role in the health of the community and its economy.”

AHA Region 9 includes member hospitals and health systems in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

“We appreciate this recognition from the American Hospital Association and are proud to stand alongside them in all they do to advocate for hospitals, health systems, patients and our communities,” Bravo stated. “A hundred years is a long time, and for me, it just speaks to the legacy of care we have provided to the community and Yolo County.”

Together, Woodland Memorial Hospital and AHA have championed meaningful legislation and change for the healthcare industry and the communities they serve. In 2024, membership advocacy efforts focused on:

Ensuring access to care, addressing government underfunding and providing financial sustainability

Strengthening the healthcare workforce

Advancing quality, equity and innovation

Enacting regulatory and administrative relief

Over the years, through AHA’s leadership, Woodland Memorial Hospital has committed to transparency through the 340B program which shares publicly how 340B savings are used to benefit the community by providing more comprehensive services.