From mastering sterilization techniques and surgical assessments to perfecting scrub protocols and anesthesia care, Sutter’s PeriOp Transition in Practice Program equips nurses with essential skills and hands-on experience, preparing them to excel as new operating room professionals.
The Van Ness campus at Sutter's California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco has been recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals for cardiac care in Healthgrades' 2025 Quality Achievements. It also ranks No. 5 in California for cardiac care, No. 3 for coronary intervention procedures, and No. 3 in cardiology across the state.
Newsweek named 19 Sutter ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and one hospital-based outpatient center among America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2025! Among the 118 centers in California that Newsweek recognized, two Sutter ASCs ranked in the top 10: Surgery Center Palo Alto (fourth) and Surgery Center Mountain View (fifth). Newsweek partnered with research firm Statista to survey ASC staff, physicians and leaders. They evaluated thousands of surgery centers, but just the top 650 centers in the U.S. made the cut. Recognition is based on quality of care, performance data and peer recommendations.
Christina Oh, who came to Sutter Health less than a year ago as president of the healthcare system’s Bay Area Division, has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business for 2024.
Throughout October, Sutter Health will recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month. NDEAM celebrates the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America's workplaces and economy. Keep an eye on Team Sutter for stories of your teammates who are proud disability allies as well as those who are grateful to work for an organization which is so accommodating. In the meantime, watch this video to learn more about NDEAM.
Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders Remember dreaming about your future career as a child? At Sutter's California Pacific Medical Center, we're dedicated to helping the next generation envision themselves as doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Recently, we joined forces with the National Black Nurses Association and the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club for an engaging, hands-on event designed to spark interest in healthcare careers among young people in our diverse communities. It was an incredible experience for all involved! Check out this exciting video to see the highlights.
“Our people are at the heart of Sutter Health and are the most critical component of our ongoing progress and success,” said Warner Thomas, Sutter Health President and CEO. “Employees who know they are valued, appreciated and empowered drive innovation and excellence that benefits our people, patients and communities. It’s all part of what’s making Sutter among the best places to work and practice medicine.”
Our incredible nurses had the opportunity to attend a sold-out Nurses Appreciation Night hosted by the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Though the final score didn’t go our way, the real highlight of the evening was the Giants' heartfelt tribute to the nursing community. We’re deeply grateful for the tireless efforts, compassion, and impact our nurses have on patients' lives every day.
As #TeamUSA racks up medals at the #Olympics, #TeamSutter was inspired to host our very own Sutter Olympics at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento! 20 teams from across the hospital competed with the Quality team winning gold, HR team claiming silver and Child Life and Peds team tying for bronze. Even our facility dogs joined in on the fun!
We are thrilled to share that Sutter has earned a spot on this list! We’re honored to be recognized for fostering an equitable workplace and empowering women to shatter glass ceilings. #SutterProud #TeamSutter Introducing #AmericasBestEmployers for Women 2024 A recent analysis by the Pew Research Center found that women now make up 35% of U.S. workers in the 10 highest-paying occupations—such as physicians, lawyers, pharmacists, physicists, chief executives and sales engineers—up from 13% in 1980. Regardless, there is still need for progress in growing the ranks of women in leadership roles, closing the gender wage gap, and creating a more equitable workplace for women. And many companies have taken up the charge. To recognize the organizations that are doing so—and to help female workers find these companies—Forbes has ranked America’s Best Employers For Women 2024.
