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The City of Mt. Shasta is fortunate to have the finest medical professionals and the latest healthcare technologies, providing residents with compassionate, quality service. With numerous physicians, surgeons and various other highly skilled medical professionals in and around the city, the quality of healthcare is superb in a very rural area.
Siskiyou County benefits from a multitude of state-of-the art health facilities with over 75 physicians and surgeons. Within the county are two medical centers, one in the City of Mt. Shasta with 55 total bed capacity.
The county has available two convalescent hospitals, five assisted living centers, 7 out patient physical rehabilitation facilities, 10 community clinics, 13 psychologists, and numerous home health agencies, 3 facilities serving people with developmental disabilities, 28 dentists, 8 optometrists, 27 chiropractors, and 12 physical therapists.
With our pristine glacial waters, and natural mineral springs, pure mountain air and unsurpassed scenery, the area has long been the destination resort and rejuvenation for natural health and personal enrichment. Mount Shasta has been considered a sacred mountain and draws thousands of spiritual seekers yearly who are on sacred journeys, pilgrimages, vision quests, healing retreats. There is an abundant of natural healthful opportunities available in Mt. Shasta and there are a large number of alternative heath and wellness practitioners who offer a wide variety of healing modalities for mind, body, and spiritual health.
An active lifestyle and an abundance of recreational opportunities helps maintain the good health and physical fitness of many Mt. Shasta residents. There are many appealing options for keeping fit, such as swimming, boating, hiking, rock climbing, golf, tennis, bicycling, fishing, skiing, ice skating and other outdoor activities.
Hospitals
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta
914 Pine Street, Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6111
A member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) network of healthcare facilities
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a non-profit healthcare facility, designated as a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and a member of the American Hospital Association.
With over 325 skilled professionals and support staff, approximately 45 active staff physicians and more than 100 helpful volunteers, Mercy Mt. Shasta is nationally rated as a leader in providing "5-star" world-class health care services.
Facility Services:
- Level III Emergency/Trauma Unit
- Cancer Treatment Center (Chemotherapy and Radiation Oncology)
- Intensive Care Unit
- Labor/Delivery/Recovery
- Medical/Surgical Unit
- Surgical Services (In-patient & Outpatient)
- Orthopedic Services Program (arthroscopy; hip resurfacing; minimally invasive hip, knee, back, shoulder surgeries; spinal compression; etc.)
- Ophthalmologic Services (cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, vitreous and retinal surgery, laser surgery, retinal tear treatment, etc.)
- Skilled Nursing Facility/Care Center
- Hospice Services
- Cardio-Pulmonary Services (ECG testing, pulmonary function testing, cardiac stress testing)
- Diagnostic Imaging (Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI, Advanced Ultrasound, Mammography/CAD, Angiography, Interventional Imaging, Myelography
- Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapies (inpatient services, plus 3 out-patient locations: Weed, Lake Shastina, Mt. Shasta)
- Laboratory (diagnostic, pathology, blood bank)
- Nuclear Medicine
- Chaplain/Ministerial Services
- Pharmacy
- Transportation Services provided by Mercy Auxiliary Mt. Shasta
- Nutritional Services/Registered Dietitian
- Financial Patient Advisor Services
- Physician Directory Services
Physicians:
The majority of physicians on the medical staff are "Board Certified" in their specialty, which means they have taken additional oral and/or written examines designed to assess their knowledge, skills and experience in their specialty.
Physician specialties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Cardiology
- Diseases/Surgery of the Retina/Macula Vitreous
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Practice
- General Surgery/Trauma/Vascular/Thoracic/Endoscopic
- Hospice
- Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Oncology/Hematology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Radiology
- Radiation Oncology
- Sleep Studies
- Urology
Heritage/Generosity of Spirit/Community Benefit
The Sisters of Mercy, an order of Catholic sisters based in Auburn, California, oversee the works of Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. Built on a foundation of giving back to the community it serves, Mercy is set-apart by its religious heritage and culture and deeply held core values of dignity, stewardship, justice, collaboration, and excellence. The staff, physicians and volunteers are guided by a desire to serve the needs of the community with compassion and commitment to quality, with a respect for each individual. Mercy Foundation North, a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn, develops, manages and distributes resources to support the continuation of the works of the Sisters of Mercy in the areas of health care, education and social services.
Mercy Mt. Shasta offers a variety of support groups, educational classes, seminars and screenings throughout the year to help keep the communities it serves healthy. As an integral and valued part of the community, Mercy Mt. Shasta is involved with area schools, the College of the Siskiyous, churches and local civic organizations. Local CHW/Mercy Mt. Shasta grants are provided every year to those area organizations who apply for funding for specific healthcare related projects, and high school/continuing education scholarships are awarded for students pursuing a career in the healthcare field.
Through focus on issues of "Community Benefit," Mercy Mt. Shasta seeks to address the unmet health-related needs of the communities it serves by performing a county-wide "Health Needs Assessment" every three years, through contract with a professional research firm. Results are compiled to determine the current health status, behaviors and needs of the county, and to provide strategic direction for Mercy Mt. Shasta. This Assessment illuminates basic goals required for community benefit planning: Improve residents' health status, increase their life spans, elevate overall quality of life, reduce the health disparities among area residents, increase accessibility to preventive services for all residents, and assist local medical centers in meeting Community Benefit requirements according to state legislation.
Clinics
Alpine Health Care
Denise Fairhurst
912 Pine Street
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-5105
Mt. Shasta Physical Therapy & Wellness Clinic
Linda Stremel, Owner
633 Lassen Ln. Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-6010
Mt. Shasta Physical Therapy offers highly skilled caring professionals with a team approach for fast recovery. They also provide individualized care and education, aquatic therapy and spa, and several low-impact, user-friendly exercise machines.
Siskiyou Medical Group
Mt. Shasta Offices:
824 Pine Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 926-4528
Dunsmuir Office:
4309 Stagecoach Rd., Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (530) 235-2205
Weed Office:
50 Alamo Ave., Weed, CA 96094 (530) 938-3491
Walk-In Clinic:
822-824 Pine Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5261 - (530) 926-4528
Administration: 828 Pine St. (530) 926-6309
Billing Dept: 828 Pine St. (530) 926-5613
Siskiyou Medical Group is an association of physicians organized to provide high quality, cost effective medical care based on the Family Practice model. Our vision is to provide this comprehensive health care in partnership with the hospital and medical community. 24 Hour Coverage.
Shasta Family Care
Deborah Higer, MD
725 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1569
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-4556
Physicians
Elizabeth Stelz, D.O.
101 Old McCloud Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-1338
Jill Schenk, M.D.
408 Pine St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-3222
Mt. Shasta Integrative & Antiaging Medicine Practice
1180 B South Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-1000
Blood Centers
BloodSource
1880 Park Marina Dr., Redding, CA 96001
530-243-0160
Shasta Blood Center
2680 Larkspur Lane, Redding, CA 96002
530-221-0600
Vision
Shasta Vision Group
110 Chestnut St, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-3722
Siskiyou Eye Center Medical Group Inc.
2524 Westside Rd., Yreka, CA 96097
530-842-2760
Dental
Angela Ferrari, D.D.S. Inc
301 East Alma St., Mt. Shasta, Ca 96067
530-918-9522
Jeff Lee D.D.S
705 S. A St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-5296
Home Health Care
Siskiyou Home Health Services
317 Deetz Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-4142
Alternative Health and Healing
Alternative Health Solutions
19331 Carrick Ave., Weed,
530-938-3907 or 530-261-0063
Health Counselor, Herb and Cleansing Specialist, I will teach you how to take control of your health the natural way, without drugs. Nature's Sunshine Independent Distributor--supplying the highest quality of herbs, vitamins, service and integrity. Free Health Analysis.
Art of Massage
501 Redwood Dr., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-2048
Meety Fred Pasner...Fred is an intuitive touch massage therapist who uses a blend of multiple modalities combined with essential oils, sound, hot towels and rocks. He loves harmonizing over a decade of body-work experience with the inherent rejuvenating powers of this area. He massages you in a welcoming, nurturing manner....sending you on your way with the work still relaxing, soothing, energizing and healing you for days to come.
Awaken To Life
Mt. Shasta,
530-926-0070
Life Coaching Instructions. Discover what is possible, learn five essential keys, step into a life you love.
Diana Gazes & The Lighteam
P.O. Box 614, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-4343
Are you ready to move into New Possibilities? Master Teacher & Advanced Evergy Healer Diana Gazes has 28 years experience transforming lives worldwide. Phone/in Person Sessions, Workshops/Conference Speaker, Teleconference Activations. 5th Dimensional Experience DVD & CD brings Mt. Shasta's evergy into your home.
Gateway Peace & Healing
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-9872
Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu at the Gateway Peace Garden, a spiritual garden for meditation. Hands-on session in a private, nurturing environment. Long distance healing available. Reiki classes, all levels. JSJ self-help class.
Healing Waters Integrative Health & Wellness
422 Chesnut Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-6215
Come to the "Healing Waters of the Mountain" to reclaim personal responsibility for your health with nature's finest products. We offer colon hydrotherapy, aqua chi foot baths, massage therapy and Reiki along with the amethyst infrared biomat. We will be offering SCIO Biofeedback towards the end of the 2007 summer.
Hellerworks
406 Berry St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-2500
Bodywork, movement education and dialogue that improves posture, relieves chronic pain, restores flexibility, enriches the mind body connection, and makes life more fun!
Karen Sies Retreats
1627 Hominy Way, Redding, CA 96003
530-221-4128
Massage therapy modalities, skin care products & instruments. Intensives, workbooks and products bringing the inner beauty and the outer beauty together to reflect and illuminate the love that we are.
Melody Perdikis Massage Therapy
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-0507
Unique style of therapeutic massage that includes: Swedish, deep tissue therapy. Chi Nei Tsang, Refloxology, Myofascial release. On-site sessions available. Stay 'in tune' with Melody.
Mount Shasta Research Foundation, Inc.
311 West Alma St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
650-515-2557
Nature and humanity are forming new community pathways. Enjoy your visit in Mount Shasta while staying at the "Heart of Shasta Retreat/VacationRental" Our healing retreat home nutures our well-being by co-creating with natures preventive presence for self-care.
Mt. Shasta Integrative & Antiaging Medicine Practice
1180 B South Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-1000
Shanhong Lu, MD, PhD and postdoctral fellow from UCSF, specialized in preventive and proactive approaches towards holistic healing. Combining leading edge biotechnology in diagnosis and treatment of stress and toxin related health issues, mind and body medicine, and individualized nutrition and lifestyle adjustment in achieving personal optimal health.
Mt. Shasta Massage Therapy by Laurel Gerber
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-918-9248
A variety of massage and bodywork techniques as well as healing modalities are incorporated to provide the most relaxing and therapeutic massage available.
Mt. Shasta Reflexology
730 Butte Ave., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-5623
Mt. Shasta Reflexology, sole-ly dedicated to serving your health and wellness needs provides deeply relaxing, rejuvenating, foot, hand and ear reflexology sessions. Beneficial for releasing stress and tensions, improving circulation, flexibility and normalizing the body. Pauline Uri is Nationally Board Certified, certified with the International Institute of Reflexology and Advanced Technique. Therapeutically, Pauline blends intuitive touch with the most effective reflex methods, so you can enjoy the path you walk upon!
Sacred Mountain Spa
412 B North Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-918-9229
Give yourself the opportunity to escape and achieve total relaxation in a soothing nurturing environment in the heart of downtown Mt. Shasta. At Sacred Mountain Spa you will find the best services and amenities creating a sancturary of peace and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of therapies designed to improve and maintain your body's overall balance including Swedish and Shiatsu Massage, Prenatal Massage, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone Therapy, and Reiki. Purify and nourish your skin and body with hand made natural salt scrubs and detoxifying soaks in one of our whirlpool hydrotherapy tubs. And, ease your muscles in our traditional cedar saunas as the warm steam opens your pores, relieves stress, and encourages your body to heal itself.
Shasta Vortex Adventures
400 Chestnut Street, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-4326
Local guided tours – all seasons – hiking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, vehicle tours; Sacred Site Treks; Vision Quests; Around the Mountain Driving Tour; Geology Tours. Integrative HealthCare – Hypnotherapy, Soul Retrieval with Ashalyn; Transformational Massage; Alternative Healthcare products.
Shasta Yoga Center
201 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-0221
Consciously integrate body, mind and heart. Classes for all ages and levels of experience. Privates, workshops, retreats, gift certificates and Teacher Training Intensives also available.
The Wellspring
3719 Summit Dr., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-6036 or 1-888-551-1207
The Wellspring offers lodging for your personal retreat or get away. Our intergrated Health Services are available at their individual costs. Relax and Rejuvenate in our suana and whirlpool mineral baths.$55. per night for 1 room w/bath and kitchenette or $80. per night for 2 rooms w/bath and kitchenette. Also available are colon hydrotherapy, Gua Sha (lymphatic cleanse) sweat lodge, counseling service and more.
White Thunder Medicine School
312 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-9977
On diplay at White Thunder Native American Medicine School are Navajo Blankets and Native American Legend Blankets. Local Photographer Pat Matthews work is shown in our gallery as well as local artists Willo Balfrey and Anne Kinkade. We are open for viewing by appointment and as advertised. White Thunder Native American Medicine School's purpose is to educate about health and teach the way of Indigenous healing. Lynette Schmidt is Cherokee Shaman and Medicine Woman. She teaches throughout the world and works with leading edge Medical Doctors, Dentists and Veterinarians. Her studies at Paracelsus Klinik in Switzerland and International Academy of Biological Dentistry teach the relationship teeth have with health. Expert Medical Intuitive and Animal Communicator. Nutritional Regeneration and PH Balancing. A Reiki Master for 10 yrs. trained and taught with Dr.Gabriel Cousens and offers Reiki Training.