Eva Berkan

This strategic plan for the Tulare Local Healthcare District outlines a roadmap to manage and utilize district resources for addressing community health needs and becoming an outstanding community resource. Key strategic pillars include improving community health, demonstrating outstanding stewardship, enhancing community outreach and communication, ensuring financial sustainability, pursuing performance excellence, and leveraging new and established facilities to sustain and enhance hospital services. The plan aims to actively drive and support the improved health of residents.

The meeting agenda included a call to order, public comment period, and board announcements. Key discussion and possible action items involved the approval of the January 2026 Financial Report, approval of general action items such as Resolution 937 to declare certain non-medical equipment and supplies as surplus, and approval for new position requests. Construction Manager reports covered updates on the Hospital Kitchen Remodel, Tower exterior stairs, elevator framing/drywall, the Helipad, and plumbing upgrades and interior paint at Evolutions. Reports were also provided by the Administrative Director and the Chief Executive Officer, covering topics like a Solor Rebate Update, Strategic Planning Work Session Update, Seismic Assessment Update, Tower Construction scope, and ongoing planning with Adventist Health regarding Joint Marketing. The session concluded with a Closed Session to confer with Legal Counsel regarding potential litigation, followed by reconvening to Open Session.

The meeting included standard procedural items such as the call to order, roll call, welcome/introductions, and the Pledge of Allegiance. A Public Comment section was scheduled for matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. The primary agenda item was a Strategic Planning Work Session covering the review of 2025 activities, review of the Mission, Vision, and Values, review of the Strategic Planning Structure, establishment of 2026 Priorities, and clarification of next steps.

The Board of Directors meeting included discussions and actions on several items. Key actions involved the approval of a change order for the Elevator & Dumbwaiter project. Additionally, the Board adopted a formal District position regarding a Countywide Sales Tax Initiative proposed by Kaweah Health, intended to support Tulare County Hospitals. The open session concluded at 5:00 PM.

The meeting included a public comment period where no comments were received. Committee members provided brief comments during the announcements section. The main agenda item involved a discussion and review of current and proposed district construction projects, with updates provided by Randy Dodd and Brett Scott.