According to Rebecca Smith-Gould, M.P.A. and M.S.W., Chief Mental Health Services, the Crisis Intervention Program and new telephone counseling program help to improve community access to mental health services. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, appointments and walk-ins are welcome. For the past 20 years, Dr. Sheela Kapre has dedicated herself to San Joaquin General Hospital where she is currently chair of Internal Medicine, director of Critical Care and director of Graduate Medical Education. Having completed both her internship and residency at San Joaquin General Hospital, Dr. Kapre chose to stay and become a full-time faculty member. She enjoys the people and the opportunities to serve in a high-quality critical care facility.
People here have a real commitment to our highly-respected public institution.
Medical students vie for the opportunity to study medicine with us. To top off the quality and convenience, the Family Maternity Center at San Joaquin General Hospital offers spacious birthing suites and a compassionate staff who caters to patients' needs. County Health Care Services so special. They bridge compassionate care with improved facilities and technology. The diversity of our employees supports the quality of our culture of care.