Intrinsic to our mission is community involvement, and FRHG serves the community by supporting programs that improve the health of our community. By initiating outreach programs that address health concerns of the Yuba-Sutter community and nearby region.
The Community Relations Department builds partnerships to:
- Offer screenings and health education to the community
- Facilitate research to improve patient care
- Provide charity health services
Community Screenings
Fremont-Rideout Health Group regularly offers health screenings to the public at little or no charge through our Diabetes Health Faire and our Bless Your Heart Walk & Faire. And, Prostate Screenings through the Cancer Center at Rideout, on occasion. The Fremont-Rideout Health Group also offers low-cost Mammogram programs during Pink October. These screenings may include:
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- Blood pressure
- Height and weight with BMI (body mass index)
- Prostate screening
- Low Cost Mammograms
Speaker's bureau
The Fremont-Rideout Health Group is available to visit corporations and community groups, clubs or organizations, and address audiences on a range of topics including:
- The Fremont-Rideout Foundation
- 21st Century Medicine with Terri Hamilton, CEO
- Urology Care/Men's Health with Dr. Lionel Foster, Urologist
- Vascular Surgery with Dr. Andrew Macbeth, Surgeon
- Heart Surgery with Drs' Harper or Griffith, Heart Surgeons
- Healthy Heart with Dr. George Broder, Cardiologist - In the Penn Valley area
- Pain Management with Dr. Muhammad Alghannam, Pain Management Specialist
Other talks are available by request. Please call 751-4070 for more information.
Health Fairs/Events
Fremont-Rideout Health Group can provide educational information at health fairs and challenge participants to learn more about prevention of disease including cancer, diabetes, heart, wellness, nutrition and more.
Educational or Fundraising events include:
- Bless Your Heart Walk, every February at the Mall at Yuba City
- Fairway to Health Golf Tournament, every May at Peach Tree Golf & Country Club
- Lights of Remembrance: Hospice
- Cancer Survior Celebration - June
- Evening of Appreciation, every November (location varies)
- Dance With Our Stars, every April at Colusa Casino Resort
For more information call 530-751-4070
Support Groups
Fremont-Rideout Health Group provides the following support groups.
CANCER
Fremont-Rideout Cancer Center
618 5th Street, Marysville, California 95901
(530) 749-4400
Help Groups
Cancer Registry ................... 530 749-4400 ex.1677
Clinical Trials......................... 530 749-4400
American Cancer Society........ 530 741-1366
Chaplain................................ 530 751-4039
Fremont-Rideout Hospice......... 530 749-4386
Support Groups
Crossroads: Breast Cancer
Support Group.................................. 530 749-3347
Man to Man: Prostate Support Group... 530 741-1366
Fremont-Rideout Cancer Center
Support Group.................................. 530 749-4400
Caregivers Support Group..................530 749-4400
GRIEF
- Fremont-Rideout Hospice Grief Support Groups provide support for people experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one.
Monday's
7-8:30p at Rideout Memorial Hospital, First Floor Conference Room, 726 4th Street, Marysville.
Tuesday's:
10-11:30a at The Fountains Conference Room, 1260 Williams Way, Yuba City, CA.
7-8:30p at Fremont Medical Center, First Floor Conference Room (by Admissions), 970 Plumas St., Yuba City
Thursday's:
4:30-6p - Teens Only. Open to ALL High School students at Feather River Academy, 1895 Lassen
Fremont-Rideout Children's Bereavement Camp - one time yearly.
For information on all Grief Support Groups, call 790-3006.