The highly anticipated ceremony included MemorialCare executives Dr. David Kim, chief executive officer, MemorialCare Medical Foundation; Annamarie Jones, chief operating officer, MemorialCare Medical Foundation; Councilmember Kristina Duggan, of District 3; Jeremy Harris, president and CEO, Long Beach Chamber; Bob Lane, director, Naples Island Business Association; Dr. Jeffrey Zeleznik, family medicine, MemorialCare Medical Group Long Beach (Naples); Pauline Sambeli, nurse practitioner, MemorialCare Medical Group Long Beach (Naples); plus community and business leaders of Long Beach.
On Friday, May 10, MemorialCare Medical Group hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new health center in Long Beach, Calif. Recognizing the increased demand for health care services in the area, MemorialCare Medical Group Long Beach (Naples) expands access to care for those in the Long Beach community, providing family medicine to residents of Naples. This new primary care location will be a hub for comprehensive family medicine in the community and marks the fifth MemorialCare Medical Group location to open in Long Beach.
“Naples and Long Beach hold a special place in the hearts, with our tight-knit community, vibrant culture, and diverse neighborhoods,” says Annamarie Jones, chief operating officer, MemorialCare Medical Foundation. “MemorialCare Medical Group is honored to contribute to the well-being of our neighbors and play a part in enhancing access to health care in the Long Beach community.”
The newest facility in Long Beach will officially open its doors to patients on Monday, May 13. Boasting 11 exam rooms, a blood draw station, and a procedure room, this one-stop-shop health center offers comprehensive health care services. Led by Jeffrey Zeleznik, D.O., a seasoned family medicine practitioner and supported by a dedicated nurse practitioner, Pauline Sambeli, NP-C, the team is committed to providing personalized care for patients of all ages, from children to seniors. With plans to expand the team in the future, they are poised to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community and deliver quality medical services.
“Making medical care more accessible is important for the Naples community and with a legacy spanning over a century, MemorialCare has been dedicated to caring for Long Beach residents since the opening of its first hospital, Long Beach Medical Center, and also is home to one of only eight-free standing children’s hospitals in California, with Miller Children’s & Women’s,” says Councilmember Kristina Duggan, District 3. “As the delivery of health care evolved, MemorialCare has strategically collaborated with their physician partners to make sure patients receive timely health care services at the right site and right time – that means patients can go to a MemorialCare Medical Group health center in Long Beach, like the one opening here today, for routine medical services.”
After the ribbon-cutting, guests explored the facility through guided tours led by MemorialCare Long Beach (Naples) team members. The center will offer a range of family medicine services, including preventative care, routine check-ups, immunizations, chronic disease management, and minor procedures.
Patients who visit this center also have access to MemorialCare’s Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital and Long Beach Medical Center, located within a 15-minute drive, should the need arise for pediatric or specialty care, bringing comprehensive care to the Naples community.
The MemorialCare Medical Group Long Beach (Naples) location will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patients can make appointments by calling (855) 550-5178 or by visiting www.memorialcare.org/Naples.
