Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
Rena Salamacha, CEO, Mee Memorial Healthcare System

At Mee Memorial, our mission has always been clear: to provide the highest quality healthcare to the South Monterey County community, with expertise, compassion, and a focus on the patient experience.

We know that when people come to a hospital, it’s important to feel safe, supported and respected. Our ongoing facility renovations are a response these needs. As these upgrades move forward, patients will experience updated patient rooms, improved waiting areas, comfortable seating, and modern spaces thoughtfully designed to reduce stress and create a contemporary, welcoming environment.

Phase one of our Diagnostic Imaging Department upgrade is now complete. We’ve installed the new Fuji full-body X-ray and fluoroscopy imaging system, the first of its kind in California, bringing cutting-edge imaging technology to our community. This system offers high-quality, low-dose imaging with features such as ambient lighting, soothing music, a guided-voice system and an adjustable table that accommodates patients of all ages and body types, resulting in a smoother experience, faster positioning and less time in the imaging suite.

In November, we installed a new state-of-the-art 3D Mammography machine, designed with comfort and precision in mind. Our investments in this technology demonstrate that top-tier care doesn’t require an urban address.

A new streamlined layout in our Emergency Department will enable our medical teams to work more efficiently, ensuring that patients receive timely and coordinated care.

When healthcare providers have spaces that are designed to reduce stress and improve workflow, they can focus on what matters most: delivering quality care to our patients.

As the only hospital in the area, we have a responsibility to ensure that families have access to the quality care they need without having to drive 50 miles or more. For preventive care, routine visits or emergency visits, our goal is to provide a healthcare experience that is compassionate, efficient and always patient-centered.

Mee Memorial’s commitment to innovation extends beyond our facility. We continually strive to listen to feedback, and prioritize the needs of our community. These renovations are just one example of that commitment in action. They are an investment in our patients, our staff and the health of South County for years to come.

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Rena Salamacha is the CEO of Mee Memorial Healthcare System, based in King City.

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