Marketing, Communications and the Media
Members of the news media are welcome to call Marketing and Communications department for information about the medical center, press releases, and calendar listings. We also invite inquiries about medical topics and will work to put you in touch with an expert who can address the subject.
Contact Information
Marketing and Communications Department
1329 Spanos Court, Suite C-2, Modesto, CA 95355
Phone: (209) 525-3101, Fax: (209) 576-7385
Policies and Procedures
The following guidelines are designed to help the Marketing and Communications department best meet the needs of the media. The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) adds federal protection to patient privacy rights. These HIPAA privacy regulations strictly limit what patient information hospitals may share with the news media.
• All news media inquiries, in or outside of regular business hours, should be directed to the Marketing and Communications department.
• The Marketing and Communications department keeps a record of all media requests.
• The Marketing and Communications department connects members of the media with appropriate sources within the medical center for comment.
• A Marketing and Communications staff member must accompany members of the news media during all on-site interviews to maintain patient confidentiality. Please make arrangements with Marketing and Communications prior to arriving at the medical center.
• Reporters are requested to identify Memorial Medical Center by its full name. The full name and title of staff members should be used.
News Room
Here you will find news release information for members of the news media and the public.
July 13, 2010| Marsha Lovelace recognized for nursing excellence
May 13, 2010| Don’t be a distracted driver: Observe Trauma Month with Memorial
May 11, 2010| New technology at Memorial Medical Center helps treat cardiac arrhythmias
March 5, 2010| Memorial Medical Center Secures Grant for Health Services Agency
February 23, 2010| Cancer Survivors and Caregivers invited to attend Nutrition Series
February 4, 2010| Memorial and the National Kidney Foundation present kidney evaluation
February 3, 2010| Memorial Medical Center presents "Images and Cancer Program" for Cancer Survivors
January 28, 2010| Memorial and Sutter Gould Present “Women Go Red Luncheon”
January 20, 2010| Central Valley health facilities win recycling honors