Overview

• Santa Clara County completed its $150 million acquisition of Regional Medical Center, funded primarily through federal pandemic reimbursements.
• The hospital’s Level II trauma center, stroke care, and STEMI services have been fully restored, with plans to reinstate labor and delivery services in the future.
• The transition retained 98% of the hospital’s staff, ensuring operational continuity and familiarity for patients.
• Community advocacy played a pivotal role in reversing service cuts and drove the county’s decision to secure public ownership of the facility.
• The restored services alleviate pressure on other regional emergency facilities, improving healthcare access for East San José’s underserved population.