A Success Story
San Bernardino County operates Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). Early in the pandemic, it became apparent that ARMC’s leadership was needed to create a platform to coordinate the 17 acute care hospitals’ COVID-19 response across the county. Key steps included securing a liaison with each acute care hospital, development of key metrics, frequent communication, and coordination with the local hospital association and other County agencies, as well as the California Department of Public Health. While the hospital network in the county was stretched beyond its limits and capacity, the close communication between hospitals enabled the system to respond with flexibility to these extraordinary circumstances. The success of the team effort, which was spurred and supported by ARMC leadership, has been recognized by county stakeholders and the state.
Health Care Access
RATE OF UNINSURED REMAINS RELATIVELY STEADY
Prenatal Care
EARLY PRENATAL CARE RATES DROP FOR WHITE AND BLACK MOTHERS
Leading Causes of Death for Children Under Five
DESPITE 2020 RISE, 10-YEAR TREND IN CHILD DEATHS REMAINS DOWNWARD
Overweight & Obesity
TWO-THIRDS OF ADULTS ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE
Chronic Disease
HIGHEST RATES OF DIABETES AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG NEIGHBORING COUNTIES
Mental Health
GAP BETWEEN NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND RECEIPT OF TREATMENT SHRINKS
Substance Use Disorder
ADMISSION TO RECOVERY SERVICES INCREASED
Veterans
VETERAN REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE REBOUNDS IN 2022
Child Welfare
NUMBER OF SUBSTANTIATED ABUSE/NEGLECT REPORTS JUMPS 20%
Sexually Transmitted Infections
RATES OF MOST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ARE RISING