Politics & Government

Alameda County Board of Supervisors Approves Joint Powers Agreement to Aid St. Rose Hospital

The Joint Powers Agreement includes proposed membership from Alameda County, Washington Township Health Care District, Eden Township Hospital District, and St. Rose Hospital.

By Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer's Office

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors yesterday to establish the St. Rose Transitional Authority, to administer and control funding to assist in the operation of St. Rose Hospital as well as allow Washington the opportunity to conduct due diligence and consider managing or acquiring St. Rose.

“St. Rose Hospital is a gem for Alameda County residents, in particular residents in Hayward. The Hospital plays a critical role in providing safety net services and today’s approval creates a path of long term stability that will help keep the doors of the Hospital open,” said Supervisor Nadia Lockyer.

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The JPA includes proposed membership from Alameda County, Washington Township Health Care District, , and St. Rose Hospital. The Authority will administer and control funding that may be obtained to assist in the operation of St. Rose. This may be followed by an agreement in which Washington Township may manage or acquire St. Rose or its assets.

“I am pleased that today’s action will allow for regional health care delivery in central and southern Alameda County area. St. Rose has provided high quality care to both the insured and uninsured residents and I am proud to have played a role in continuing its mission to serve all that come to their doors,” added Supervisor Lockyer.

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St. Rose Hospital is an independent community hospital located in Hayward that has provided acute and emergency medical services for 50 years.  The Hospital has a strong reputation for outstanding cardiology, emergency, diagnostics and women’s services. The hospital serves the cities of Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Newark, and San Leandro, as well as unincorporated San Lorenzo and Castro Valley with a combined population of approximately 650,000 residents.

Supervisor Nadia Lockyer represents District 2 which includes the cities of Hayward, Union City, and Newark as well as a portion of Fremont and the unincorporated area of Sunol. 


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