Santa Clara County Restores Trauma Services at Regional Medical Center on First Day of Public Ownership

The county has officially taken control of the East San José hospital, reinstating critical healthcare services previously downgraded by its private owner, HCA Healthcare.

• 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.

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