"The first day that we were here, you know, within the first couple hours, we had our first stroke patient come in the door, and had we not been here, probably her outcome would have been drastically different because of the time it would have taken to get to another hospital in the county."
"Before the year's end, we made all of our money back, and we're operating in the black. That's what the power of community is here."
"I'd gone to the urgent care right across the street, and the intake nurse there told me I needed to go to the emergency room immediately. Thankfully for me, RMC was right across the street, also would have had to travel at least 20 minutes to get to the nearest hospital."
East San Jose's Regional Medical Center has marked one year since the restoration of its trauma services, which are vital for the community. The Level 2 trauma center is the only one in the area, and its reopening followed a community-driven effort to keep it operational. The hospital's proximity has proven lifesaving for patients, as demonstrated by cases like that of Rachel Raju. Santa Clara County's investment in the hospital has already yielded financial returns, showcasing the importance of community health services.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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