Recognition
Excellence in Clinical Care | A Community Partner | Best Place to Work & Practice | Patient Satisfaction | Quality Report
Excellence in Clinical Care
Two Sutter Health Affiliates Named as Nation’s Top Hospitals
Sutter Health-affiliated Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Summit campus in Oakland) and California Pacific Medical Center (Pacific campus in San Francisco) have been named to the Leapfrog Group’s 2007 top hospitals list. The two Sutter affiliates are among only four acute care facilities in California to receive this prestigious honor from Leapfrog, the prominent consortium of some of the nation’s largest employers. (2007)
Sutter Health Medical Groups Among the Best for Quality
Several medical groups affiliated and aligned with Sutter Health have been honored as tops in quality by the independent and highly respected health care leadership group, the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA). The recognition is part of the IHA’s annual Pay for Performance report card. The Sutter Health affiliated medical groups awarded this honor are: Solano Regional Medical Group of the Sutter Regional Medical Foundation, Camino Medical Group and the Palo Alto Division of Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Sutter Medical Group and Sutter West Medical Group, both part of the Sutter Medical Foundation, and Sutter-aligned Mills-Peninsula Medical Group. (2007)
Solano Regional Medical Group/Sutter Regional Medical Foundation was also among a select number of physician organizations honored with the first annual Ronald Bangasser, M.D., Memorial Award for Quality Improvement. These awards were given to physician groups that showed the most significant year-over-year improvement on pay-for-performance measures from 2005-2006. (2007)
Progressive Technology to Advance Patient Safety
Sutter Health launched its new advanced eICU® patient-safety system in the San Francisco Bay Area. The remote ICU is currently monitoring patients at CPMC, St. Luke's and Novato Community Hospital.
Among the Nation's Most Integrated Health Care Networks
For the fourth year in a row, Sutter Health ranked among the nation's most integrated health care networks. Sutter Health ranked 8th among the "Top 100" integrated networks identified by Verispan, a Chicago-based research firm.
Promising Research for the Prevention of Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association and the National Institutes of Health have awarded Andreas Stahl, Ph.D., cell biologist of PAMF's Research Institute, two five-year grants for his promising research that may shed light on the cause and prevention of diabetes.
The Gold Standard
Camino Medical Group's HMR Weight Management Program won seven Gold Standard Awards for Excellence. The Gold Standard Award distinguishes CMG's program from among hundreds of clinics using the HMR weight loss system across the country. The awards, granted this spring, are given in a variety of categories, including group attendance, weight loss success rates and weight maintenance success rates.
A "Rising Star"
The Roseville branch of Sutter VNA & Hospice has been awarded the 2005 "Rising Star" Vision Award by Outcome Concept Systems (OCS) for excellence in pain management for home health patients.
Dedicated to Quality and Patient Safety
Sutter Solano Medical Center was recognized by Health Net for consistently reporting data on its quality and safety improvement activities – 2005
Tops in U.S. for Improving Medication Safety
The pharmacy of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was named one of the top three health system pharmacies in the nation for improving medication safety by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacies Research and Education Foundation – 2005
Commendations from the Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons granted approval and gave seven commendations to the Marin Cancer Institute, a community cancer program operated by Marin General Hospital and Novato Community Hospital – 2005
A Top Hospital in California for Bypass Surgery
Mills-Peninsula Health Services was named one of the top eight hospitals in California for quality of cardiac bypass surgery by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development in a study of 77 hospitals throughout the state – 2005
Distinction from Commission on Cancer
The Comprehensive Cancer Program at Eden Medical Center received distinction from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons – 2005
Best Performing Medical Groups in California
Alta Bates Medical Group in Berkeley – an IPA aligned with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Camino Medical Group in Sunnyvale, part of Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto Medical Clinic, part of Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Mills-Peninsula Medical Group in Burlingame – an IPA aligned with Mills-Peninsula Health Services, Sutter Medical Group in the Greater Sacramento Area and Sutter West Medical Group in Davis were recognized by the Integrated Healthcare Association, a highly respected health care leadership group, for proving among the best care in the entire state – 2004
A Top Performing Physician Group in California
Blue Cross of California has named Camino Medical Group as the top performing physician group in Northern California for its achievements in 2004.
Clinical Achievements in Cardiac Care
Sutter Amador Hospital received a Certificate of Achievement from VHA and AHA in recognition of our "organization's demonstration of measured clinical improvement in the area(s) of Acute Myocardial Infarction" – 2004
Gold Seal of Approval
Awarded by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) for an exemplary survey and another three year accreditation, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz—2004
Quality Respiratory Care
The Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Cardiopulmonary department received the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Quality Respiratory Care Recognition for providing quality respiratory care services to their patients and the community in 2003.
Recognition in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Twice recognized by the California CABG Mortality Reporting Program for excellence in coronary artery bypass graft surgery, one of only five California hospitals to receive this distinction, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center—2003
Distinguished Hospital Award
Awarded by HealthGrades for excellence in Cardiac Care and Stroke Treatment, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center—2003
Top Honors – Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Recognition from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development and the Pacific Business Group on Health for achieving significantly better than expected outcomes for coronary artery bypass graft surgery, the Sutter Heart Institute of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and the Cardiovascular Center—2003
Exceeding National Standards for Quick Response to Heart Attacks
Recognition from the National Registry of Myocardial Infarction: patients are more than twice as likely to receive emergency angioplasty within the optimal 90 minute time period than patients at the average hospital in California or the nation, Marin General Hospital — 2003
Top-Ranked Medical Group in California
Awarded by PacifiCare for Palo Alto Medical Foundation's high survey scores in clinical and service quality, affordability and administrative accuracy - 2003
Sterling Efforts – Ten Year Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
Honored by the Southwest Oncology Group for efforts during clinical trial and fifth in the nation for overall patient accrual to the study, Sutter Cancer Center — 2003
Above Goal In Quality of Care
Recognition from Health Net based upon a survey that ranked medical groups on how they treated acute and chronic disease, and certain procedures, Camino Medical Group—2003
Second in the Nation – Heart Transplant
Awarded by the United Network of Organ Sharing for ranking second in the nation for one-year survival rates following transplantation, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento - 2002
One of the Top 50 U.S. Hospitals
According to the American Association of Retired Persons for ratings compiled by Consumer's Checkbook, a nonprofit consumer education organization, which analyzed risk-adjusted mortality rates, physician ratings, accreditation scores and the extent of training provided for physicians, California Pacific Medical Center — 2002
Better than Expected Outcomes for Heart Attack Survival
Recognition from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, California Pacific Medical Center — 2002
Exceeding the Healthy People 2010 Goal
Recognition from the Pediatric Academic Society for achieving postpartum breastfeeding rate, Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 2002
Top 100 Hospital: National Benchmark for Success
Awarded by Solucient, a healthcare information company, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento; the only hospital awarded in California—2002 and 2001
Teaching Hospital category for overall performance—based solely on objective, quantitative performance data consistent across all U.S. hospitals
Highest Possible Score Out of 100 - JCAHO
Recognition from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Sutter VNA & Hospice — 2002
One of the Nation's Top ICUs
Recognition from Solucient Leadership Institute, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - 2001
First in the Nation – Liver Transplantation
Awarded by the United Network of Organ Sharing for ranking first in the nation for one-year survival rates following transplantation, according to data published in 2001, California Pacific Medical Center — 2001
Best Practice for Acute Myocardial Infarction
Awarded by California Medical Review Inc. for Eden Medical Center's treatment of heart attack patients-100 percent of AMI patients received beta-blockers within 24 hours of admission compared to 51 percent statewide — 2001
Gold Seal of Approval
Awarded by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations to four of Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra's care management programs including the Anticoagulation Program, the Asthma Program, the Sutter Care Coordination Program, and the Heart Failure Telemanagement Program — 2004
Awarded to hospitals and other care delivery settings that demonstrate compliance with consensus-based national standards, effective use of established clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care, and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities.
Best of the Best!
Awarded by Bay Area Parent, a publication produced for new and expectant parents, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — 2003
Search Your Heart Partner Award
Awarded by the American Heart Association for outstanding contributions in the fight against heart disease and stroke, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — 2003
Helen Rodriguez-Trias Excellence in Community-Based Women's Health Leadership Award
Awarded by the California Department of Health Services, Office of Women's Health, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center's Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities — 2003
Success Story Award
Recognition from Press Ganey Associates for California Pacific Medical Center's outstanding progress in raising patient satisfaction scores, only six hospitals in the nation received this recognition — 2003
2002 Regional Special Recognition
Awarded by the American Cancer Society in recognition of extensive cancer screening, outreach and clinical education, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center's Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center — 2003
One of the Top 32 Medical Centers
Awarded by BestDoctors.com as one of the top 32 medical centers in the Best Doctors Premier Hospital Network out of 5,000 hospitals in the nation for concentration of top doctors, services for international patients and dedication to excellence, California Pacific Medical Center
Franklin Award
Awarded by the American Case Management and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations to Sutter Health's Continuum Case Management Department of the Sacramento Sierra Region — 2003
For defining and implementing clinical practice guidelines and utilization plans that entail linking patients to the right care, at the right time, at the right place, regardless of the payer; giving patients the information they need to make informed choices
Patient Care Award for Excellence in Anemia Management
Awarded by Amgen, Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 2003
Best Hospital
Recognition from the readers of the Daily Review, Eden Medical Center — 2003
Excellence Award
Awarded for outstanding performance in Blue Cross' Quality Scorecard study, Palo Alto Medical Foundation — 2002
Best Practice Designation for Eight Categories
Recognition from PacifiCare's Quality Index Profile for Sutter Gould Medical Foundation's scores on clinical, service and administrative quality — 2002
Quality Award Certificate
Awarded by the Department of Health Services for providing exemplary patient care, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital's Transitional Living Center — 2002
Best Practices – Nine Designations
Recognition from the PacifiCare Quality Index for clinical quality and service among over 250 medical groups surveyed across California, Sutter Gould Medical Foundation — 2002
Top 20 Overall and Women's Health
Recognition from the PacifiCare Quality Index for clinical quality and service among over 250 medical groups surveyed across California, Sutter Santa Cruz — 2002
West Coast Clinical Effectiveness Award
Awarded by the Voluntary Hospitals of America for the development of the "Plavix Clinical Practice Guideline", California Pacific Medical Center — 2001
95 Percent for Patient Care
Recognition from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for Sutter Davis Hospital's efforts in treating patients' pain levels, ensuring patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality of information, and setting mutual goals with patients for treatment options — 2001
Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program
Distinction from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, one of only two such programs in Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties, Memorial Medical Center — 2001
Highest Rating in the State of California
Recognition in the California Cooperative Healthcare Reporting Initiative Annual Report on Quality for receiving the highest ratings in the overall, physician/patient communication, and helpfulness of physicians and nurses categories, Palo Alto Medical Foundation — 2001
Heroes in Healthcare Award
Recognition from the Coalition for Excellence in Healthcare, a program of Health Communication Research Institute, Inc which honored Sutter Memorial Hospital's Children's Outpatient Services — 2000
Education Recognition Certificate
Recognition from the American Diabetes Association to honor Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento — 2000
For a quality pediatric diabetes self-management program
Top 100 Intensive Care Unit
Recognition from HCIA, a health information company, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — 2000
100 Top Orthopedic Hospital
Recognition from HCIA, an independent national health database resource company for Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's Sutter Orthopaedic Institute; the only hospital in the greater Sacramento area to receive this award — 2000
Recognized for their work in spine surgeries, total joint replacement and complex fracture repairs
100 Top Orthopedic Hospital
Recognition from HCIA, an independent national health database resource company, Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 2000
100 Top U.S. Cardiovascular Services Program
Recognition from HCIA, an independent national health database resource company, Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 2000
Pacific Business Group on Health's Year 2000 Blue Ribbon
One of the 11 awarded out of 521 California hospitals for consistently demonstrating above average achievement on a variety of areas including clinical outcomes, relative cost and use of electronic health information—Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 2000
Most Improvement in Care
Recognition from California Medical Review, Inc., Medicare's quality improvement organization, for most improvement in care for pneumonia and heart attack patients, Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 2000
Best in California – Neuroscience Services
Awarded by HealthGrades, a leading provider of quality ratings for the nation's health care industry, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — 2000
Best Hospital
Recognition from the readers of the San Francisco Chronicle, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — 2000
Best Place to Have a Baby
Recognition from the readers of Sacramento Sierra Parent Magazine, the Family Birth Center at Sutter Roseville Medical Center — 2000
The Best Hospital in the Bay Area
Recognition from the readers of the San Francisco Chronicle, California Pacific Medical Center — 1999 & 2000
West Coast Clinical Excellence Award
Awarded by the Voluntary Hospitals of American for new cardiac surgery practice guidelines that result in fewer complications, California Pacific Medical Center — 1999, 2000
Best Hospital
Recognition from the readers of the San Francisco Chronicle and the Oakland Tribune, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — 1999
Best Hospital
Recognition from the readers of the San Francisco Chronicle, California Pacific Medical Center — 1999
Well-Above the National Average in Treatment of Heart Attacks
Results from the National Registry of Myocardial Infarction, which indicated patients who came directly to the hospital were able to receive coronary angioplasty immediately, improving survival rates, Marin General Hospital — 1999
Most Improvement in Pneumonia and Heart Attack Patients
Awarded by California Medical Review, Inc. as one of the 29 hospitals in the state showing the most improvement in care for pneumonia and heart attack patients in a study conducted from 1994 to 1998, Mills-Peninsula Health Services — 1999
Model of Excellence
Awarded by the Southwest Oncology Group for the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial, Sutter Cancer Center Research Department — 1999
Top 100 Orthopedic Hospital
Recognition from a study conducted by HCIA, a Baltimore-based health care information study, for financial, clinical and operational measures, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento — 1999
Best Practice Designation for Eleven Categories
Recognition from PacifiCare's Quality Index Profile for Sutter Gould Medical Foundation's scores on clinical, service and administrative quality — 1999
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A Community Partner
Emmy Nomination for Community Health Education Program
Sutter Health Presents: Your Health, a prime-time television show that helps viewers stay informed about health news and medical breakthroughs, was nominated for a Northern California Emmy Award.
Advancing Cultural Competency
Sutter Health received a prestigious two-year, $250,000 grant from The California Endowment Medical Leadership Council to enhance current programs to improve service for patient with limited English proficiency.
A National Leader in Electronic Health Records
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike O. Leavitt visited Sutter Health and PAMF as his first stop on a nationwide tour to promote the pivotal role IT can play in transforming the nation's health care system.
Dottie Award
Sutter Health received a "Dottie" Award, recognizing its site for new moms, www.babies.sutterhealth.org, as a top Web site in Northern California.
Outstanding Medical Office Building
The Yuba-Sutter Builder's and Developer's Association honored Sutter North Medical Foundation with the 2005 Outstanding Public/Government (New) Project award for its medical office building and ambulatory care center located at 460 Plumas – 2005
Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Care
Camino Medical Group received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the United States Senate, granted for outstanding and invaluable service to the community – 2005
Service to the Community award
Camino Medical Group received the "Service to the Community" award from the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce – 2005
Harnessing the Information Superhighway
PAMF.org and the Preteen sites won bronze awards for health care content in their categories from WWW Health Awards – 2005
Making STRIDES in Mental Health Care
Sutter Solano Medical Center received an award for "Exceptional Nursing Care 2005" from STRIDES, a mental health outreach program in Vallejo.
Meeting the Unique Cultural Needs of the African-American Community
Sutter Solano Medical Center received the "Partnership Award" from the Over-Flowing Cup Breast Health and Women's Empowerment Program for its support of cancer projects that the unique cultural needs of the African American community – 2005
Award for Donor Service
Sutter Roseville Medical Center's Surgical Services Department received the Shining Star Award from Golden State Donor Services – 2005
Mother/Baby Friendly Workplace
Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa is a 2005 recipient of the Mother/Baby Friendly Workplace Award from the Sonoma County Breastfeeding Coalition.
Excellence in Diversity Award
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was the recipient of the 2005 Excellence in Diversity Award by ethnic chambers of commerce.
Exemplary Emergency Preparedness
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognized Sutter Amador Hospital for its exemplary emergency preparedness plans for the handing of mass casualty incidents involving weapons of mass destruction – 2005
An Employer of the Year
Mills-Peninsula Health Services was named "Landscape Employer of the Year" by Community Gatepath, a local non-profit agency that trains and seeks employment for developmentally disabled adults – 2005, 2004
Community "Heart Partner"
Mills-Peninsula Health Services was honored by the American Heart Association as "Heart Partner" for sponsorship and participation with AHA events – 2005
Community Service
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors presented the Mills-Peninsula Health Services' Pharmacy with a commendation for dedicated community service related to the influenza vaccine shortage – 2005
Mother/Baby Friendly Workplace
Mills-Peninsula Health Services is a 2005 recipient of the Mother/Baby Friendly Workplace Award from the San Mateo County Perinatal Council.
Telly Award for the Cancer Report
The Cancer Report, a television program presented by Memorial Medical Center Cancer Services was honored for program excellence with a Telly Award as an outstanding local, regional or cable TV program – 2005
Leader in Environmental Safety
Eden Medical Center was recognized as being "virtually mercury free" by the Department of Toxic Substance Control and Department of Health Services – 2005
National Recognition for Health Programs
California Pacific Medical Center won multiple National Health Information awards, honoring the nation's best consumer health information programs and materials including: Liver Transplant Program – Silver; Kidney Transplant Program – Bronze; African American Breast Health Program – Merit; and Women's and Children's Center – Merit – 2005
Helping Siblings of Sick Children
The Sibling Center at California Pacific Medical Center was mentioned in a TIME magazine following an article in the Journal of Pediatrics, which highlighted the Center’s program designed for well children with seriously ill siblings – 2005
A National Model
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Tele-Care Program, which was established in 1970 and offers crucial home-based support for community members who live alone, are homebound, disabled or recovering from illness, is now being replicated across the nation – 2005
Humanitarian Award
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Emergency Services Department was presented a 2005 Humanitarian Award from the Berkeley food and Housing Project for the compassionate care it frequently provides to homeless and low-income residents in the area – 2005
Leaders in Environmental Safety
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center received a 2005 Environmental Leadership Award from the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment for their effort to reduce waste, virtually eliminate mercury and minimize the use of toxic products.
50 years of service to the community
Camino Medical Group was recognized by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for 50 years of service to the community. Richard Slavin, M.D., was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Supervisor Liz Kniss – 2004
Caring for the Community
VHA awarded Sutter Health with the VHA Leadership Award for 2004 for its entry "Moving Beyond Community Benefit into Community Health Improvement". Sutter Solano's Great Beginnings Clinic was recognized as a contributor to this award for improving the quality of care for the people of Northern California – 2004
Award for Donor Service
The Department of Health and Human Services awarded Sutter Solano Medical Center with a Certificate of Recognition for its commitment to promote awareness of organ, tissue, marrow and blood donation – 2004
Best Overall Hospital Web site
The Web site, www.suttermedicalcenter.org, was awarded Best Overall Hospital Web site (400+ beds) from the eHealthcare Leadership Awards – 2004
Nova Award
Awarded by the American Hospital Association for Sutter Solano Medical Center's part in the Sutter Coalition for Better Health, demonstrating extraordinary community partnerships resulting in clear and measurable outcomes and improving access to health care for underserved populations - 2004
Best Family Supportive Company
Awarded by Bay Area Parent for an organization where parents can find support, Camino Medical Group—2004
Tall Tree Award
Awarded by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce for providing not only for the health of patients but also for the health of the community, Palo Alto Medical Foundation — 2001
Environmental Achievement Award
Recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency for outstanding environmental advocates who have made significant contributions toward enhancing and protecting the quality of our environment, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center — 2001
Non-Profit Organization Star of Lake County
Awarded by Lake County for improving social conditions and having a positive impact on issues that affect Lake County residents, Sutter Lakeside Hospital — 2003
People Who Make a Difference Award
Awarded for Thunder Road, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center's adolescent drug and alcohol award—2002
Community Service Award
Awarded by the Board of Directors of Satellite Senior Centers in Oakland for demonstrating exemplary commitment to providing service to low-income seniors and disabled persons, Samuel Merritt College School of Nursing—2003
Certificate of Honor
From the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in appreciative public recognition of distinction and merit for outstanding service to a significant portion of the people of the City and County of San Francisco for the $75,000 donation to the Sobering Center pilot project, California Pacific Medical Center—2003
Outstanding Business Award
Awarded by the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce for support of the Samaritan House Medical Clinic, the African-American Community Health Advisory Committee, PalCare and the Senior Focus Program, Mills-Peninsula Health Services—2002
Excalibur Award
Recognition for Memorial's Cancer Center volunteers, Memorial Medical Center—2002
Nonprofit of the Year
Awarded by the Yuba-Sutter Chamber of Commerce for outstanding community leadership through programs and services to improve health, Sutter North Medical Foundation—2002
School-to-Career Award
Awarded by the California State Legislature and Solano County Superintendent of Schools for participation in California's School-to-Career program, which helps ensure today's education prepares students for the careers they will pursue, Sutter Solano Medical Center—2002
Family-Friendly Business
Awarded by the United Way of Santa Cruz, Visiting Nurses Association of Santa Cruz
Nova Award
Awarded by the American Hospital Association for participation in Operation Access, a multi-agency Bay Area program dedicated to arranging free surgery for the uninsured, California Pacific Medical Center, Alta Bates Medical Center, Marin General Hospital, and Novato Community Hospital — 2002
Community Partner Award
Awarded by Community Education Services for "The City Within," a career program that promotes educational success through internships for inner-city youth, California Pacific Medical Center—2002
Best School Partner
Recognized as the Peter Johansen Stanislaus Partners in Education Best School Partner for participation with various high schools and junior colleges for health care careers, Memorial Medical Center — 2001
Best Health Care Organization in the County
Recognition from the readers of the San Mateo Times, Mills-Peninsula Health Services, for the 11th year in a row—2001
Kelly Award
Awarded by the Samaritan House, a San Mateo County nonprofit agency that provides homeless shelter, housing and food assistance, a medical clinic and other services, to Mills-Peninsula Health Services for providing X-ray and laboratory services, and hundreds of hours of doctor, nursing and staff services—2001
Senate Resolution
Prepared by Senators Deborah Ortiz and Tim Leslie to honor Roseville Hospice volunteers for their efforts over the past eight years in raising more than $1.5 million for hospice services—2000
Community Service Award
Awarded by the California Medical Association Foundation, Alta Bates Summit Ethnic Health Institute—2000
Eagle Award
Awarded by the Disability Rights Advocates for taking important steps in community health, Alta Bates Medical Center's Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities—1999
One of the Best
Recognition from the Cable News Network for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center's Youth Bridge Program, a mentoring program for at-risk youths—1999
Business of the Year
Awarded by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce for commitment to patients and the community and staff involvement in local service clubs and support of community functions, Sutter Delta Medical Center—1999
Heroes in Health Care Award
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation's Maino Community Health Library (formerly Gateway Health Library) – 1998
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Best Place to Work & Practice
IT Excellence
Sutter Health Information Technology received the 2005 HDI Team Excellence Award for Internal Support from HDI, the world's largest membership association for IT service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry.
A Family Friendly Workplace
Sutter Santa Cruz was awarded the Family Friendly Employer Award for providing a family friendly workplace by United Way of Santa Cruz County – 2005
One of 60 Best Workplaces for Commuters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments recognized Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento as one of 60 Best Workplaces for Commuters – 2005
Best Place to Work – Newspaper Reader Poll
Mills-Peninsula Health Services was chosen as the best placed to work in the Bay Area among large employers in a competition sponsored by the Business Journal publications – 2005
Outstanding Community Partner
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz was honored as an Outstanding Workplace Investment Act Business Partner by the Investment Board of Santa Cruz County – 2005.
Caring for our Employee's Financial Health
Sutter Health contributed another $53 million to the Sutter Health Retirement Plan to fully fund its employee pension obligations in 2004.
Best Place to Work – Newspaper Reader Poll
SAFH Visiting Nurse and Hospice was named the Best Home Health Care for Visiting Nurses and Hospice by the Auburn Journal for 2004
Sacramento Workplace Excellence Leader
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento received the 2004 Sacramento Workplace Excellence Leader (SWEL) award for outstanding commitment to a culture that fosters a supportive environment that promotes individuality and employment.
Appreciation for Externship and Employment Opportunities
Awarded by the Center for Employment Training for providing training and employment opportunity to graduates, recognition and appreciation for seven years of providing externships and employment opportunities to medical assistants and medical administrative assistants, Camino Medical Group—2004
Governor's Older Worker and Exemplary Employer Runner’s Up Award
Recognition from the Governor of California, Sutter North Medical Foundation—2003
Demonstrated best practices in hiring and retaining older workers age 40 and over—encourage development as potential managers with educational programs and opportunities for promotion
Excellence in the Workplace in the Bay Area
Awarded by Career Education Center, Mills-Peninsula Health Services, one of only nine San Mateo County employers honored—1999
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Patient Satisfaction
Best Medical Clinic – Newspaper Reader Poll
Turlock Medical Clinic, part of Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, was voted Best of Turlock Reader's Choice 2005, a recognition from the readers of the Turlock Journal – 2005
Improved Patient Satisfaction
St. Luke’s Hospital received two awards from ARAMARK relating to improved patient satisfaction in the areas of nutritional services, environmental services and plant operations – 2005
Press Ganey Compass Award
Mills-Peninsula Extended Care (skilled nursing facility) was named winner of the Press Ganey 2005 Compass Award for outstanding improvement in patient satisfaction.
Press Ganey Compass Award
Mills-Peninsula Health Services was the recipient of the Press Ganey Compass Award for extended care. Awarded to organizations that showed great improvement in patient satisfaction in a two year period. – 2005
Consumer Choice Award
Memorial Medical Center was recognized by the National Research Corporation for high consumer scores for Best Image/Reputation and Overall Quality – 2005, 2004
Favorite Hospital – Newspaper Reader Poll
Memorial Medical Center was recognized by readers of the Modesto Bee as "Favorite Hospital/Medical Center" – 2005
Best Hospital – Newspaper Reader Poll
Eden Medical Center has been named "Best Hospital" in the Daily Review newspaper's annual reader's poll of the best services in the East Bay – 2005
Press Ganey Compass Award
California Pacific Medical Center is the recipient of the Press Ganey Compass Award for outpatient oncology. Awarded to organizations that showed great improvement in patient satisfaction in a two year period – 2005
Press Ganey Compass Award
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was the recipient of the Press Ganey Compass Award for acute rehabilitation – 2004
Press Ganey Compass Award
Sutter VNA & Hospice, Tracy Branch, received the Press Ganey Compass Award for outstanding performance improvement in home health patient satisfaction – 2004
Press Ganey Compass Award
California Pacific Medical Center was awarded the Press Ganey Annual Success Story, awarded to organizations that made outstanding improvements inpatient satisfaction – 2003
98th Percentile in Patient Satisfaction
Recognition for receiving a high patient satisfaction score in a national survey completed by Press Ganey Associates, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz — 2004
Outstanding Patient Satisfaction
Results from a patient satisfaction assessment conducted by Press Ganey, an independent national research organization, Sutter Lakeside Hospital — 2003
Highest Score Possible
Recognition from Blue Cross, based upon patient satisfaction and efforts in preventative health screenings, Camino Medical Group — 2003
Ranked First in the Bay Area & Fourth in the State
Recognition from the California Consumer Assessment Survey, Sutter Medical Foundation-North Bay — 2003
Favorite Hospital/Medical Center
Recognition from the readers of the Modesto Bee, Memorial Medical Center — 2003
Consumer's Choice Award
Recognition from the National Research Corporation for high consumer scores for nurses, doctors, image, reputation and overall quality, Memorial Medical Center — 2003 and 2002
Top 5% of California Medical Groups
Recognition from a patient satisfaction survey conducted by the Pacific Business Group, Sutter Medical Foundation-North Bay—2003
Above the National Average for Patient Satisfaction
Recognition from Press Ganey for scoring above the national average on the patient satisfaction survey, Novato Community Hospital—2002
Top One Percent in Patient Satisfaction
Recognition from Parkside and Associates for placing in the top one percent for patient satisfaction among 404 health care facilities surveyed nationwide, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center—2000
Above-average Patient Satisfaction Scores
Reported by the Pacific Business Group on Health, Sutter Medical Foundation/Sutter Medical Group—2000
Rated on overall satisfaction, quality of care in time spent with doctors and staff, and very good/excellent quality of specialists.
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Quality Report
At Sutter Health, providing quality care is our top priority. We believe it’s your right to know what we’re doing to continually improve the care we provide and how we measure up against national quality benchmarks. We also believe that as an informed patient, you will be able to take a more active part in your care.
Visit the Quality Report section to see how the Sutter Health network, as a whole, stands up to some key measures of quality in comparison to state and national standards.
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