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title: "Inclusion and belonging at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter Health is creating environments where all people feel welcomed, supported and valued."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/inclusion-and-belonging"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [About us](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us) /
3.  Inclusion and belonging

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# Inclusion and belonging

We embrace the vibrancy of our region and believe that welcoming and inclusive environments create better outcomes for everyone.  

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## Lifting everyone up never stops.

Sutter serves one of the most vibrant regions in the country. We're an integral part of our communities and are creating a culture where everyone can make a difference. Our teams’ unique experiences, expertise and backgrounds elevate your care. Come to Sutter for personalized, compassionate healthcare, whenever and wherever you visit. 

## Our pillars 

### People

We foster trust, empathy and respect every day as we strive to reflect the uniqueness of the communities we serve.

### Culture

We put our patients first by caring for our people always. Together, we’re creating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. 

### Community

We're improving access to care and health outcomes for all in the communities we serve.

![warner-thomas](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Headshots/warner-thomas.jpg?h=1920&iar=0&w=2560)

> “We’re advancing health for all by always striving to be the place people trust to give and receive exceptional care.” 

Warner L. Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer 

[About Warner Thomas](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/leadership/warner-thomas)

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> Together we strive to create an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive, knowing that welcoming our unique talents makes a stronger team and leads to better health outcomes and patient experience.

Dana Beckton, Vice President and Chief Inclusion & Belonging Officer

[About Dana Beckton](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/sutter-health-announces-chief-diversity-and-inclusion-officer/)

![dana-beckton-31](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Headshots/dana-beckton-31.jpg?h=1550&iar=0&w=1170)

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## Our team

Our Inclusion & Belonging team works closely with leaders and colleagues to energize, elevate and empower the people of Sutter.

## Communities of Sutter Health

Get involved! We have active Sutter Employee Resource Groups (SERGs) that are open to all members of our team.

IPCC

AANHPI

DREAM

DisAbility

GenFusion

HOLA (Hispanic origin and Latin American)

Military and Veterans

Multicultural

Pride

EmpowHER

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