EL DORADO COUNTY- as the Board Chair of the California Hospital Association, which represents over 400 hospitals statewide. She was recently named one of the Sacramento Business Journal’s “Power 100.”
“I am honored to recognize Siri Nelson as my El Dorado County Woman of the Year,” said Assemblyman Joe Patterson, a member of the State’s Subcommittee on Health. “With nearly three decades of experience in rural healthcare, Siri’s commitment to ensuring residents have quality healthcare is commendable. Under her leadership, we have seen expanded innovative healthcare services in our community, in addition to numerous new career opportunities for residents. Thank you, Siri, for your many incredible contributions to AD 5!”
In just over five years, Nelson has transformed healthcare in El Dorado County, establishing Marshall as the region’s premier provider of high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. Her vision and leadership guided Marshall through the COVID-19 pandemic to outperform other hospitals, resulting in the State asking Marshall to serve as a regional surge facility. She has directed the development of new services, partnerships, and programs, and has expanded Marshall’s footprint of care to add vitally needed services in El Dorado Hills. Her championing of Marshall’s “Elevate” culture has fostered a patient-centered approach that addresses the industry’s toughest challenges with innovation and compassion. She continues to lead with vision and impact, shaping the future of healthcare both locally and statewide.
“I am humbled and touched by this honor,” said Nelson. “To be recognized for doing the work that I am passionate about, for believing that regardless of our size and location we can be an example of how to deliver excellent care with quality and compassion, and for working day in and day out with extraordinary colleagues and community members … there is no greater honor.”
Nelson is a respected thought leader within healthcare throughout California and the United States. In addition to the California Hospital Association, she serves as a member of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, past Chair of the Sierra Health Collaborative, and past chair of the American Hospital Association’s Rural Health Services Committee. She is a member of the Women’s Fund of El Dorado County and a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America. She has been a featured speaker in Beckers Healthcare panels and industry podcasts, and she has appeared in local and regional magazines and print media.
Marshall Marshall is an independent, nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills and is the largest private sector employer in El Dorado County. Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Placerville, and Georgetown; and many community health and education programs. Marshall has over 220 licensed practitioners and over 1,400 employees.