The old Novato Community Hospital on Hill Road was replaced in 2001 by a state-of-art, $40 million facility on 10 acres at the northern end of Rowland Way. Sutter Health, which took over the old hospital in 1985, made a commitment to the community to construct a modern facility and broke ground shortly after the Novato City Council approved plans in 1998.
The new 47-bed hospital, still operated by Sutter Health, offers services for medical emergencies and surgeries, diagnostic imaging and outpatient care. The staff works closely with nearby Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae because the Novato facility is not a trauma care or birthing center. Novato Community Hospital has about 50 physicians, 365 employees and more than 16,000 emergency department visits annually. It is a nonprofit hospital that donates several million dollars each year to charities such as the Novato Health Partnership. The 2010 Chairman of the Board is Robert M. Tomasello.
North Marin Chiropractic Health Center specializes in chiropractic care that’s customized to each patient’s needs. The center uses traditional chiropractic treatments, including active release techniques, the living motion system, massage therapy, physiotherapy and bio-mechanical exercise. The practice is operated by Kenneth L. Eckhardt, D.C.
Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin is a full-service physical therapy clinic. Owner/operator Steve Thompson is a certified orthopedic physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. His office treats patients with osteoporosis and back and neck pain, and offers geriatric, pediatric, sports and pre- and post-op rehab. The business used to be located at 165 Rowland Way but relocated in 2011 to 88 Rowland Way.
