[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E713-E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING NAOMI FUCHS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 12, 2022

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Naomi Fuchs, CEO of the Santa Rosa Community Health, for her 
outstanding contributions to the health care system in California's 
Fifth Congressional District.
  Ms. Fuchs was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned a bachelor's 
degree in medical anthropology and world music and dance from Wesleyan 
University, and a master's degree in business of administration from 
Sonoma State University.

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  In 1970, Ms. Fuchs started as an assistant to a healthcare 
consultant. She spent the next five years as a healthcare consultant. 
Later, she served as the CEO for the Redwood empire Medical Group for 
15 years. In 2001, Ms. Fuchs became the board president of Santa Rosa 
Community Health and served as president for 22 years.
  As president of the Santa Rosa Community Health, Ms. Fuchs has worked 
tireless to provide quality and affordable healthcare to our community. 
Under her leadership, Santa Rosa Community Health expanded to encompass 
a health-center system with over 500 employees. Ms. Fuchs also helped 
Santa Rosa Community Health develop the Family Residency partnership 
with University of California San Francisco Medical School and Sutter 
Hospital. This partnership launched the first accredited Family Nurse 
Practitioner Residency program in the United States, established a 
Healthcare for the Homeless site, and oversaw the reconstruction of the 
Santa Rosa Community Health's largest medical center, the Vista Campus.
  Additionally, Ms. Fuchs is an active member of our community. She has 
helped establish the Sonoma County Health Action Council and served as 
a member of the Redwood Community Health Coalition. To mark her vital 
contributions to our community, Ms. Fuchs was named 2018 Sonoma County 
Woman of the Year by State Senator Mike McGuire. After a 40-year career 
in public health, Ms. Fuchs retired in June 2022. During retirement, 
she looks forward to spending time with family and friends.
  Madam Speaker, it is evident that through her leadership, Naomi Fuchs 
has left a remarkable impact on public health in Northern California. 
Therefore, it is fitting and proper that we honor her here today.

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