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On May 19, Native American Health Center (NAHC), Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), community leaders, elected officials and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Flicker, a transformative new development that brings together affordable housing, expanded health services and a cultural community space at 3050 International Blvd. The milestone event marked the culmination of years of collaboration among community partners to create a space rooted in health, stability and cultural connection. Sutter Health supported NAHC’s vision for this project through a $1 million investment, helping advance efforts to expand access to care beyond traditional clinical settings and into the community.
We are thrilled to share that Modern Healthcare has named Sutter Health to its list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2026! 🎉Modern Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare industry organizations recognizing top-performing health systems through national rankings and awards that evaluate organizational performance, workplace culture and employee feedback. Being named to this list is a tremendous accomplishment! The selection process is rigorous, including a comprehensive employer assessment that asked for details on our culture, benefits and overall employee experience. The process also involved Modern Healthcare sending a confidential work experience survey to 1,500 randomly selected Sutter employees. When announcing the award, Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare, noted, “The most forward-looking companies understand that employees are the heart of their organizations. Creating the right culture, with the appropriate mix of financial rewards, training and career advancement opportunities—as embodied by our honorees of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare—will be imperative for long-term employee and employer success.”
Sutter Health has been named No. 2 in the large health systems category on Premier’s national list of 15 Top Health Systems®. This recognition reflects safer care, stronger outcomes and better experiences for patients, with 2026 marking Sutter’s third consecutive year on the prestigious list.
Sutter Health and Santa Clara University today announced the launch of the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine, establishing the first new medical school in California’s San Francisco Bay Area in more than a century. The collaboration brings together two mission-driven organizations to redefine how physicians are trained and how care is delivered in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Nursing excellence shows up in many ways—through advocacy, presence, innovation and contributions that strengthen care for patients and teams alike. During National Nurses Week, May 6–12, Sutter Health honors all its nurses and recognizes four standout nurses as Nurses of the Year. Nominated by their colleagues, this year’s honorees reflect the four nursing philosophies that guide practice across the organization: Force of Good, Humble Presence, Unlimited Potential and Unique Contribution.
An East Bay hospital has earned a major recognition for mental health care and now sits among a select group of behavioral health programs nationwide. Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s adult mental health units at Herrick Campus were officially designated as an Evernorth Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. The national honor is awarded to facilities that meet Evernorth’s rigorous, data driven benchmarks for clinical quality, cost efficient care and a deep commitment to patient well-being.
Developing the next generation of health care professionals was a priority at a recent career fair designed to inspire and inform local high school students. Hosted at Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, Calif., the event provided an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at the wide range of careers available across the health care system.
Sutter Health and Allina Health have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for Allina Health to join the California-based system, which would create a combined nonprofit health system that will deliver innovative solutions to improve access and affordability and reimagine exceptional care for patients and communities.
During Women’s History Month, Sutter Health honors the women whose dedication, leadership and compassion have strengthened care for generations. Together, Janet Steiner and Cristina Camozzi represent 87 years of service, spanning clinical excellence and operational leadership and reflecting the lasting impact women have across every corner of healthcare.
Stepping into an emergency department for the first time can feel overwhelming — fast-paced and full of unknowns. Sutter Health’s Emergency Department Transition in Practice program was designed to ease the transition. For the past decade, it has provided new emergency nurses with a safe, structured environment to learn, practice and grow away from the bedside and without risk to patients.
