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Alameda County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Member, Board of Hospital Directors; Washington Township Health Care District Voter Information

Results as of Dec 15 1:28pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (193/193)
(22 Writein Votes 0.0%)
Candidates (Vote for 2)
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William F. Nicholson Click here for more information about this candidate 56,295 votes 43.3%

  • Occupation: Medical Doctor, Cardiologist
  • Honors Graduate, University of Southern California
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Southern California
  • B. S., Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California
  • Medical Residency, Los Angeles County, U.S.C. Medical Center
  • Chief of Cardiology, Washington Hospital 1998-2000
  • Chief of Primary Care, Hills Physicians Medical Group
Priorities:
  • I look forward to continuing my work developing state-of the-art healthcare that will meet and exceed the demands of our growing and aging population.
  • To ensure the timely and quality construction of new Emergency, Intensive and Critical Care units.
  • To guarantee this district's patients that tax money for health care projects is budgeted and spent wisely and that every cent is accounted for.
Patricia "Pat" Danielson Click here for more information about this candidate 50,061 votes 38.5%
  • Occupation: Board Member, Washington Township Health Care District
  • Over 30 years as a registered health care professional in hospitals, skilled nursing, ambulatory care and psychiatric care facilities
  • Chair, Ohlone College Bond Oversight Committee
  • Host of Pat's Health Matters' a local cable show about health care
  • Awarded Woman of the Year of the 20th Assembly District-1997-Nominated by Hon. Liz Figueroa
  • 2004 Woman of Distinction, American Business Women's Association Bar Area Council
  • 2002 Small Business Advocate of the Year - California Chamber of Commerce
Priorities:
  • Ensure the hospital continues to provide quality health care for everyone
  • Provide diligent stewardship to maintain the district's financial assets
  • Advocate for the continued development of partnerships within the community
Khalid Baig, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. Click here for more information about this candidate 23,330 votes 18.0%
  • Occupation: Family Physician
  • Successful Family Physician in the Tri-City area for 13 years.
  • Diplomate of American Board of Family Practice and American Board of Quality and Utilization Review.
  • Former Chairman of Family Practice Department for two consecutive terms.
  • Former Chairman of Quality and Resource Management Committee.
  • Hundreds of hours of voluntary work in numerous committees at Washington Hospital.
  • Voted to the "Top Doctors in the SF Bay Area" list in 2000 & 2001.
Priorities:
  • Make Washington Hospital an Advanced Medical Center to cater to the diverse and special needs of the community.
  • Introduce advanced information systems to improve patient care, reduce medical errors, and increase productivity.
  • Implement outreach programs to serve the needs of the community, specifically childhood immunizations and a state of the art women's health center.

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