Remembering Dr. Rolf Olness

Sonoma Valley Hospital on May 18, dedicated the Rolf C. Olness, MD, Memorial Courtyard at the hospital. LeeJay Olness, along with Dr. Olness'|

Sonoma Valley Hospital on May 18, dedicated the Rolf C. Olness, MD, Memorial Courtyard at the hospital. LeeJay Olness, along with Dr. Olness' sister, Edie Ferguson, unveiled the plaque which read 'Rolf C. Olness, MD – Memorial Courtyard February 5, 1944 – October 24, 2016. A beloved doctor, a friend to many and a valued member of our community.' From left are Melissa Evans; Gretchen Rhude, medical office staff director for Dr. Olness; Edie Ferguson; LeeJay Olness; Kelly Mather, CEO, SVH; Robbie Cohen, MD; Mike Nugent (former hospital board chair); and Keith Chamberlin, MD, Chief of Staff.

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