Success! #PDOCC and the county just signed a tentative agreement that will protect our patients and respect our docs. Huge thanks to everyone who supported us!
Update: tomorrow’s factfinding session will likely be converted to a closed negotiating session, not open to public observation. More updates to follow. #pdocc#ccrmc
Fact-finding session #3 is Monday 9/30 at 9am @ 651 Pine St. Rm 108. Session #4 will be Tues 10/1, same time, rm 101. These are open sessions and anyone is welcome to come observe. We are confident the facts will support us strongly! #PDOCC#CCRMC
Dr. Saunaz Sarvi is a union member and has been working with the county for 11 years at the Bay Point Children’s Dental Clinic. “I love working with kids and want nothing but the best for them. Increasing the number of patients does the opposite of that.” #PDOCC#CCRMC
Dr. Olga Kelly has been a pediatrician at the Concord Health Center for 12 years. She is lead physician on the PRIME Adolescent Depression project.
“When a teen is having school problems, has an eating disorder or is thinking about suicide, you can’t cut the visit short“ #PDOCC
Dr. Will Sheldon, union member and family doctor in Richmond/San Pablo for 10 years
“High quality care is very important to me. I support a fair contract.” #PDOCC#CCRMC#ContraCosta
Breaking news! 83,000 #WeAreKaiserWorkers reach tentative agreement that protects good union jobs & improves patient care. When working people have the opportunity to come together in a union we have the power improve our jobs & communities. #UnionsForAll#KeepThriveAlive
Dr. Tina Sarvi is a union member and County dentist for almost 11 years. “My goal is to provide high quality dental treatment. I support a fair contract that doesn’t jeopardize quality of work.”
Dr. Lisa Rodelo, family doctor who works in obstetrics/gynecology. “My passion is taking care of pregnant women who struggle with addiction. I help them be as healthy as possible for both themselves and their babies.” #PDOCC#CCRMC
Dr. Brian Yoshi Laing, Concord HC “I want to provide the best care I can for every patient. Increasing the number patients we see would be a safety issue. Important patient issues could be missed, wait times would be longer, patient and staff experience in clinic would suffer.”
Dr. Leah Schweid, union member, family doctor in Pittsburg for 8 years and residency assistant program director
“I am committed to our work. I refuse to compromise the health of our patients or the well being of our colleagues.”
Dr. Meera Sreenivasan, union member and primary care doctor. "You can't rush quality and you can't put a price tag on care. Our patients deserve better!"
Dr. Nathan Brooks, family doctor in Pittsburg
“I believe that doctors have a duty to advocate for their patients. I will fight for my patients’ right to continue receiving high quality health care in our clinics and hospital.”
Dr. Keith White (right) union member and pediatrician has worked in various Health Centers for nearly 30 years.
“I’d like to see a contract that is attractive to young doctors.”
Dr Melina Beaton, union member and primary care doctor in North Richmond for 9 years
“I try to answer all the questions my patients have when they come to see me. If I had to see more patients per clinic, I couldn’t do that.”
Dr. Katharine Goheen Union member
& Family doctor at the Concord Health Center for 9 years:
“I love taking care of my patients. I support a fair contract that keeps patients safe.”