Louis "Bob" and Evalyn Trinchero

St. Helena Hospital Opens
Trinchero Surgery Center

St. Helena Hospital has expanded its surgery capacity with the opening of the Trinchero Surgery Center, named in honor of Napa Valley residents Louis “Bob” and Evalyn Trinchero.

The 12,500-square-foot center features two surgical suites that will be used for inpatient and outpatient surgery and two rooms for minor procedures such as colonoscopy. The side-by-side surgical suites are equipped with the latest LED lighting and integrated ceiling-mounted equipment that floats across the operating field area. There are 10 semi-private patient beds for pre- and post-surgery preparation and recovery.

The surgery center was named after the Trincheros in honor of the $2.5 million donation they made to the St. Helena Hospital Foundation's Caring for the Future capital campaign. The family has a long association with the hospital, and Bob serves on the foundation board, where he recently served as a co-chair of the successful
$36 million campaign.

"It was my hospital in 1948 when my family moved here, and it is still my hospital today," Bob says. "It's been my privilege over these many years to be closely associated with St. Helena Hospital as a patient, family member of patients, and as a member of the foundation board. My experience and that of my family members as patients have shown us that the hospital provides top-quality care that is not common in rural areas like ours."

Bob is chairman of the board of Trinchero Family Estates, which owns Sutter Home Winery and several other brands. Evalyn was an active partner in the family business until 1985, when she retired to focus on her family and passion for philanthropy.

"Bob and Evalyn have been incredibly generous to St. Helena Hospital in so many ways over the years, and we are grateful for their strategic giving," says St. Helena Hospital Foundation President Elaine John. "They have exhibited a keen interest in helping the hospital acquire the latest technologies and also support wellness initiatives to ensure that the best quality health care is available in the Napa Valley."

St. Helena Hospital’s new MRI can produce detailed cross-sectional or three-dimensional images inside the body.

St. Helena Hospital Installs Permanent High-Definition MRI

St. Helena Hospital now has an advanced MRI system that delivers highly detailed images of the human body with increased speed, better resolution and unique applications.

The machine was recently installed in the new Johnson Pavilion, and it replaces the hospital's mobile unit. "This will make MRI scans more readily available and convenient for the community," says Terry Newmyer, hospital president/CEO. "This advanced technology provides shorter exams and greater comfort for patients, while providing higher diagnostic confidence for doctors."

Short for magnetic resonance imaging, MRI is a diagnostic technique that uses a magnetic field rather than radiation (used in X-rays) to produce detailed, cross-sectional or three-dimensional images from inside the body. The scans are often used to diagnose tumors or growths as well as to look at blood flow and organ function throughout the body. The test is painless and non-invasive.

To schedule an MRI with your doctor's referral, contact St. Helena Hospital's medical imaging department at 707-963-6570.