Awards and Recognition

The doctors, hospitals and other healthcare services of the Sutter Health network provide a consistent level of exceptional, personalized care to patients. The Sutter Medical Network includes many of California’s top-performing, highest quality physician organizations. Sutter-affiliated hospitals often receive awards for the quality care they provide, including cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.

Sutter Health Highlights

Maternity Care Honors

10 hospitals earn spot on state of California's maternity care honor roll.

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Star Ratings

Several hospitals receive star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Best Employer

Named as one of The Best Employers for Women by Forbes.

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Sutter Health Network

2022

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) | Recognized as one of healthcare's Most Wired programs, supporting digital health needs of patients.

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged Sutter hospitals for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- California Pacific Medical Center
- Eden Medical Center
- Memorial Medical Center
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Sutter Coast Hospital
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Delta Medical Center
- Sutter Lakeside Hospital
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Overall, 86% of Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned ratings of five, four or three stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Across the 21 Sutter-affiliated hospitals that were rated, the average rating was 3.71 stars. For comparison, the National average for all hospitals is 3 stars. Seven Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible:
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Novato Community Hospital
- Sutter Amador Hospital
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Forbes | America's Best Employer For Women

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | Thirteen hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as high performers, including:
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento | Ranked among the best hospitals in the state and the Sacramento metro market; High Performer Stroke; Aortic Valve Surgery; Heart Bypass Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Hip Replacement; Hip Fracture and Prostate Cancer Surgery
- California Pacific Medical Center – Pacific Heights | High Performer in Stroke; Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Hip Fracture; Uterine Cancer Surgery
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center | High Performer in Stroke; COPD; Hip Fracture; Lung Cancer Surgery
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center | High Performer in Stroke; Congestive Heart Failure; Hip Fracture
- Memorial Medical Center | High Performer in Stroke; COPD
- Sutter Delta Medical Center | High Performer in Congestive Heart Failure; COPD
- California Pacific Medical Center – Davies Campus | High Performer in Stroke
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Oakland | High Performer in Stroke
- Eden Medical Center | High Performer in Stroke
- Novato Community Hospital | High Performer in Hip Fracture
- Sutter Amador Hospital | High Performer in Stroke
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital | High Performer in Hip Fracture
- Sutter Surgical Hospital – North Valley | High Performer in Spinal Fusion
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Nineteen hospitals and medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the HRC:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
- California Pacific Medical Center
- Eden Medical Center
- Memorial Medical Center
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Novato Community Hospital
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Sutter Amador Hospital
- Sutter Coast Hospital
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Delta Medical Center
- Sutter Lakeside Hospital
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Medical Foundation
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Solano Medical Center
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
2021

Fast Company | Scout by Sutter Health™ named as a World-Changing Idea

TiE Silicon Valley | Pandemic Leadership Award

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Overall, 86% of Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned ratings of five, four or three stars in the 2021 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Across the 21 Sutter-affiliated hospitals that were rated, the average rating was 3.76 stars. For comparison, the National average for all hospitals is 3 stars. Seven Sutter-affiliated hospitals earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible:
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Novato Community Hospital
- Sutter Amador Hospital
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative | All Sutter birthing centers earn Early Implementer award for tracking key breastfeeding measures.

Fortune Media and IBM Watson Health | Sutter Health and Sutter Health Valley Area among top-performing large health systems in the U.S.

Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | These medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned 4.5 stars:
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Mills-Peninsula Division/Mills-Peninsula Medical Group
- Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation – Sutter East Bay Medical Group
- Sutter Gould Medical Foundation – Gould Medical Group
- Sutter Medical Foundation – Sutter Medical Group
- Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation – Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods
2020

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | Three hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as among the best hospitals in California for 2020-2021. The hospital campuses ranked among the top 50 in the state include:
- California Pacific Medical Center – Van Ness Campus
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Forbes Best Employer | Sutter Health was named one of the 100 best place to work in the state of California.

Forbes Best Employer | Sutter Health was named one of 22 healthcare systems on Forbes’ 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for Women.

Association for Talent Development | 2020 BEST Awards

HealthcareSource© | Lean Human Capital 2020 Elite Honor Roll Organization

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Quality Star Rating | Eight hospitals within the Sutter Health network earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates campus
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit campus
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines | Twelve hospitals within the Sutter Health network received recognition by the American Stroke Association for providing a high level of stroke care. Additionally twenty hospitals in the Sutter Health system received recognition from the American Heart Association for consistently applying the American College of Cardiology guidelines when treating patients with heart failure.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Twenty-One hospitals and medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the HRC.

2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Quality Star Rating | Four hospitals within the Sutter Health network earned 5 stars—the highest ranking possible:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit campus in Oakland
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center east of Sacramento
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | Five hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as among the best hospitals in California for 2019-2020. The hospital campuses ranked among the top 50 in the state include:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus
- California Pacific Medical Center – Pacific Campus
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Forbes Best Employer | Sutter Health was ranked 26th best place to work in the state of California

American Hospital Association | 2019 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award

Cal Hospital Compare | Fourteen hospital campuses within the Sutter Health network earned recognition on the 2019 Maternity Care Honor Roll, for reducing cesarean deliveries for first-time moms with low-risk pregnancies. The hospital campuses include:
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Alta Bates Campus
- California Pacific Medical Center – Mission Bernal Campus
- Eden Medical Center
- Memorial Medical Center
- Memorial Hospital Los Banos
- Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
- Sutter Davis Hospital
- Sutter Delta Medical Center
- Sutter Lakeside Hospital
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
- Sutter Roseville Medical Center
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | Three medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned 5 stars, the highest rating possible:
- Sutter Gould Medical Foundation – Gould Medical Group
- Sutter Palo Alto Medical Foundation – Mills-Peninsula Division/Mills-Peninsula Medical Group
- Sutter Palo Alto Medical Foundation - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Integrated Healthcare Association Excellence in Healthcare for Commercial HMO Patients | Sutter Medical Group, part of Sutter Medical Foundation, was one of just 28 physician organizations statewide to receive a 2019 Excellence in Healthcare Award from IHA. This award recognizes physician organizations that perform in the top 50th percentile across clinical quality, patient experience and total cost of care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Group and Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, achieved high performance (top 10th percentile) in the clinical quality and patient experience domains. While Sutter Medical Group and Gould Medical Group achieved high performance (top 10th percentile) in the patient experience domain. Finally, Gould Medical Group earned the Ronald P. Bangasser Most Improved honor for making the greatest improvements in quality and patient experience from 2017-2018 among all physician organizations in the Central Valley.

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines | Eleven hospitals within the Sutter Health network received recognition by the American Stroke Association for providing a high level of stroke care. Additionally twenty-one hospitals in the Sutter Health system received recognition from the American Heart Association for consistently applying the American College of Cardiology guidelines when treating patients with heart failure.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Twenty hospitals and medical foundations within the Sutter Health network earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” from the HRC.

2017

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association | Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target Stroke: Honor Roll Elite
Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality
Global Humanitarian Award | MedShare, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to global health, recognized Sutter Health for outstanding leadership in supporting at-risk communities that require medical supplies and equipment.
U.S. News & World Report | Recognized four of our hospitals as among the best hospitals in California for 2017-18.

2016

Truven Health Analytics™ | Sutter Health and Sutter’s Valley Area were named among the top-performing health systems in the country by Truven Health Analytics™ in its Top 15 Health Systems® study for achieving superior performance on five measures, including care, quality, patient satisfaction, cost per episode of illness and operational efficiency

Becker's Hospital Review | Sutter’s Stephen Lockhart, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer selected among the “100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know”

Becker's Hospital Review | Sutter Health Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Jon Manis, and Sutter Health Valley Area CIO, Adrienne Edens were selected as among the 2016 “100 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know”

California Association of Physician Groups | Elite status in CAPG's Standards of Excellence Survey

San Francisco Business Times | Sarah Krevans, Elizabeth Vilardo, M.D., and Julie Petrini named among the “Most Influential Women in the Bay Area Business 2016.” Anne Barr, Toni Brayer, M.D., and Susan Day, M.D., named to "Influential Honor Roll."

2015

HomeCare Elite | Six SCAH locations honored as Top Agencies in the nation

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association | Three Sutter Health affiliates received the Get With The Guidelines®—Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

American Hospital Association’s Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives | Sutter Health was recognized as one of 2015’s Most Wired™

Becker's Hospital Review | Sutter Health CEO Pat Fry selected as among “130 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know,” in 2015

California Association of Physician Groups | Six physician organizations in the Sutter Medical Network received “Elite” status in the annual CAPG Standards of Excellence Survey

Disability Rights Advocates | Sutter Health became the first healthcare system in the nation to earn the prestigious Eagle Award for our efforts to improve healthcare access for its patients with mobility, vision, hearing and speech disabilities

Engineering News-Record | Engineering News-Record (ENR) California selected Sutter Health as its 2015 “Owner of the Year” for our systemwide construction investment, innovation, sustainable design and commitment to community benefit

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

San Francisco Business Times | Sarah Krevans, chief operating officer and Julie Petrini, Bay Area CEO of hospitals were named as “2015 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business”

The Joint Commission | Thirteen of our hospitals received a Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® recognition

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Nine Sutter hospitals recognized for reaching gold level of achievement by conducting activities that promoted enrollment in state organ donor registries

U.S. News & World Report | Four Sutter hospitals named among the best hospitals in California for 2015-16 by U.S. News & World Report

Truven Health Analytics™ | Two hospitals, Top 100 Hospitals in nation

Becker’s Hospital Review | 50 Great Health Systems to Know

Hospital and Foundation Awards

Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke.

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best Awards | Gold Medal Winner for Birth Center in the East Bay Region

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Baby or Maternity Services in the East Bay Region

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Both the Summit and Alta Bates Campuses earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | The Summit campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Stroke care. The Alta Bates campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Hip Replacement.

Cal Hospital Compare | The Alta Bates campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | The Summit campus earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Both the Alta Bates and Summit campuses earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Heart Failure, Gold. The Summit Campus also earned a Bronze Plus STEMI Receiving designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.

California Department of Public Health | Both the Summit and Alta Bates campuses were recognized on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. Each campus earned a Silver designation for promoting optimal use of antimicrobials, preventing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, following national guidelines and reporting outcomes.

HealthGrades | The Summit Campus was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care. The Summit and Alta Bates Campuses were both ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care and the Alta Bates Campus also anked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in Stoke Care. The Summit Campus also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Cardiac Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Patient Safety. Both campuses earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Stroke, Critical, and Pulmonary Care, with the Alta Bates Campus also earning a Clinical Excellence Award in Neurosciences. The Summit Campus was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services, the Alta Bates Campus was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke, and both campuses were named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Critical Care.

Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation | The Alta Bates Summit Outpatient Pharmacy and East Bay AIDS Center Pharmacy earned three-year accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy from URAC. Nationally recognized, URAC is a leading independent accreditation organization that has high standards for quality and safety. This accreditation demonstrates ABSMC's commitment to patient care and outcomes.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Both the Summit and Alta Bates Campuses earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | The Summit Campus was ranked among the top 51 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #8 in the San Francisco metro area. The Summit Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The Alta Bates Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Cal Hospital Compare | The Alta Bates Campus earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | The Summit Campus earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Both the Alta Bates and Summit Campuses earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Both the Alta Bates and Summit Campuses were designated leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | The Summit Campus was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in Cardiac Care. The Summit and Alta Bates Campuses were both ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in Critical Care and among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality. The Summit Campus also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Cardiac Surgery, Pulmonary, and Cardiac Care and both campuses earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Stroke and Critical Care. The Summit Campus was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services and Cardiac Surgery and both campuses were named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Critical Care.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | The Summit Campus earned Blue Distinction Center designation for Bariatric Surgery, and Knee and Hip Replacement. The Alta Bates Campus earned Blue Distinction Center designation for Knee and Hip Replacement, Maternity Care and Spine Surgery.

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll awarded to Alta Bates Campus

U.S. News & World Report | The Alta Bates Campus was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #7 in the San Francisco metro area. The Alta Bates Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics; Congestive Heart Failure; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Hip Replacement. The Summit Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Summit Campus.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Plus Honor Roll awarded to Summit Campus, Silver Plus awarded to Alta Bates Campus.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver awarded to both Alta Bates and Summit Campuses.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons | Alta Bates Summit earns the prestigious 3 Star rating, the highest award that heart surgery practices participating in Society of Thoracic Surgeons national specialty database can earn.

Bay Area Parent | The Birth Center at the Alta Bates Campus earned Bronze, among all East Bay region birth centers.

HealthGrades | The Summit Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Pulmonary Care and was ranked among America’s 250 Best Hospitals in Clinical Quality, America’s 100 Best Hospitals in Cardiac and Critical Care, and America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Cardiac Surgery. The Alta Bates Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Stroke and Critical Care and was ranked among America's 250 Best Hospitals in Clinical Quality.

2018

U.S. News & World Report | The Summit Campus was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #6 in the San Francisco metro area. The Summit Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Heart Bypass Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery. The Alta Bates Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Summit Campus.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Plus Honor Roll awarded to Summit Campus.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll awarded to the Alta Bates Campus.

HealthGrades | The Summit Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Award in General Surgery and Gastrointestinal Care and was ranked among America’s 250 Best Hospitals in Clinical Quality, America’s 100 Best Hospitals in Cardiac and Critical Care, and America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Cardiac Surgery. The Alta Bates Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Stroke Care.

American College of Surgeons | The Surgical program, at the Summit Campus, earned a Meritorious Award for quality surgical care from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

2017

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers | Carol Ann Read Breast Health program, at the Summit Campus, earned three year accreditation and designation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

The Joint Commission | Orthopedic program, at both Alta Bates and Summit Campuses, earned three year accreditation and designation as a Center of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacement, from the Joint Commission.

2016

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Summit Campus.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Plus Honor Roll awarded to Summit Campus.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll awarded to the Alta Bates Campus.

American College of Surgeons | The Surgical program, at the Summit Campus, earned a Meritorious Award for quality surgical care from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

American Society of Clinical Oncology | Cancer Center, at the Herrick Campus, certified as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, through the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, a program administered by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | California Pacific Medical Center was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke; Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Hip Fracture; Uterine Cancer Surgery (California Pacific Medical Center – Pacific Heights)

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke (California Pacific Medical Center – Davies Campus)

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Gold Medal Winner for Hospital or Medical Center in the San Francisco/Marin Region

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Birth Center in the San Francisco/Marin Region

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | The Mission Bernal Campus earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | The Van Ness Campus was ranked among the top 60 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #7 in the San Francisco metro area. The Van Ness Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery (AVR); Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Hip Replacement; and Stroke care. The Davies Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Stroke care.

Cal Hospital Compare | The Van Ness and Mission Bernal Campuses each earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | The Van Ness and Davies Campuses earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | The Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal Campuses each earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Heart Failure, Gold. The Van Ness Campus also earned recognition for the evidence based care of atrial fibrillation or AFib, an irregular and often rapid heart rate that is caused by chaotic electrical signals in the heart. The hospital earned a Bronze Quality Achievement Award for AFib.

American College of Cardiology | California Pacific Medical Center earned Platinum Performance Achievement Award for sustained, top level performance in the Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction Registry. CPMC is the only hospital in San Francisco and one of only six hospitals in California to receive this prestigious distinction. The National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) helps hospitals measure and improve the quality of care they provide; CPMC not only participates in the registry but uses its data to improve adherence to guidelines and outcomes for heart attack patients.

California Department of Public Health | All three CPMC campuses were recognized on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. Each campus earned a Gold designation for promoting optimal use of antimicrobials, preventing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, following national guidelines and reporting outcomes.

HealthGrades | The Van Ness Campus earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Coronary Intervention, Pulmonary, and Gastrointestinal Care. The Davies Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Stroke Care.

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals | California Pacific Medical Center was ranked 31st best hospital in California.

2020

U.S. News & World Report | The Van Ness Campus was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #4 in the San Francisco metro area. The Van Ness Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Cancer Care, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement

Cal Hospital Compare | The Van Ness and Mission Bernal Campuses each earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | The Van Ness Campus earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | The Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal Campuses each earned Get with the Guidelines recognition for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | The Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal Campuses were each designated leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | The Van Ness Campus was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care. The Van Ness Campuses also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Gastrointestinal Care, General Surgery, Pulmonary, and Cardiac Care and was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Overall Gastrointestinal Services and Gastrointestinal Medical Treatment. The Davies Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Stroke Care.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | The Van Ness Campus earned a Hospital Organ Donation Platinum Award

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | The Van Ness Campus earned Blue Distinction Center designation for Bariatric Surgery, Cardiac Care and Spine Surgery. The Mission Bernal Campus earned Blue Distinction Center designation for Maternity Care.

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals | California Pacific Medical Center was ranked 32nd best hospital in California.

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll awarded to Mission Bernal Campus

U.S. News & World Report | The Pacific Campus was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #4 in the San Francisco metro area. The Pacific Campus also earned National ranking in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and earned recognition as High-Performing in Cancer; Geriatrics; Nephrology; Orthopedics; Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Hip Replacement; Knee Replacement. The Mission Bernal Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal Campuses.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Honor Roll awarded to the Pacific and Davies Campuses.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver awarded to the Pacific, Davies and Mission Bernal Campuses.

American College of Emergency Physicians | The Mission Bernal Campus earned Bronze/Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | The Van Ness Campus earned the Hospital Organ Donation Bronze Award

Bay Area Parent | The Birth Centers at the Mission Bernal and California Campuses earned Gold, among all San Francisco and Marin region birth centers. These campuses also earned Gold in the category of best doctor or pediatrics group, Silver in the category of best hospital or medical center, and Bronze in the category of best baby or maternity services, among all San Francisco and Marin region nominees.

Engineering News-Record | The Van Ness Campus received the Excellence in Safety Award of Merit, in the Northern California region, from Engineering News-Record.

HealthGrades | The Pacific and California Campuses earned Clinical Excellence Awards in General Surgery, Pulmonary and Critical Care and were ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care.

2018

U.S. News & World Report | The Pacific Campus was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #5 in the San Francisco metro area. The Pacific Campus also earned recognition as High-Performing in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Hip Replacement. The Mission Bernal Campus earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Pacific, California, Davies and Mission Bernal Campuses.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll awarded to the Mission Bernal Campus.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Honor Roll awarded to the Pacific and Davies Campuses.

HealthGrades | The Pacific and California Campuses earned Clinical Excellence Awards in General Surgery and Pulmonary Care and were ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical and Gastrointestinal Care and among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for Clinical Quality. The Pacific Campus also earned a Clinical Excellence Awards in Bariatric Surgery and the Davies Campus earned a Clinical Excellence Awards in Cranial Neurosurgery.

2017

U.S. News & World Report | The Pacific Campus was ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, one of the best hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area region and #5 in the San Francisco metro area. The Pacific Campus also earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics; Congestive Heart Failure; Colon Cancer Surgery; Hip Replacement.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Pacific, California, Davies and St. Lukes Campuses.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Honor Roll awarded to the Pacific and Davies Campuses.

HealthGrades | The Pacific and California Campuses earned Clinical Excellence Awards in General Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery, and Pulmonary Care and were ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical and Gastrointestinal Care and among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for Clinical Quality. The Davies Campus was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery.

2016

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll awarded to the California Campus.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality awarded to the Pacific, California, Davies and St. Lukes Campuses.

The Joint Commission | The Davies Campus Stroke Program earned three year certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center.

American Academy of Neurology | 2016 Mitchell B. Max Award for Neuropathic Pain awarded to Michael Rowbotham, M.D.

National Cancer Institute | Dr. Mohammed Kashani-Sabet recognized for his study, genes associated with the development of melanoma, as being among the top 50 most cited cancer research.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Eden Medical Center was recognized by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Eden Medical Center has earned this destination.

California Department of Public Health | Eden Medical Center were recognized on the 2021 Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll as earning the Bronze level designation. This two-year designation recognizes hospitals that promote optimal use of antimicrobials, prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, follow national guidelines and report their outcomes.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Eden Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement surgery and maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.

2022

HealthGrades | Eden Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall clinical quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for critical care. Eden Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in stroke and critical care.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke.

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Eden Medical Center earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Eden Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in stroke care. High performing is the highest possible rating for this condition and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the sixth time Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke. Finally, Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.

American Heart Association | Eden Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

HealthGrades| Eden Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in stroke and critical care. Eden Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in stroke and critical care.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Eden Medical Center earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 1,136 hospitals received a rating of four stars this year.

Cal Hospital Compare | Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fifth time Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke.

American Heart Association | Eden Medical Center earned Bronze recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Eden Medical Center earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.

HealthGrades| Eden Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in stroke and critical care. Eden Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in neurosciences, stroke, gastrointestinal and critical care.

2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Eden Medical Center earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Eden Medical Center earned recognition as high performing in congestive heart failure and colon cancer surgery. High performing is the highest possible rating for this condition and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Eden Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Eden Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Eden Medical Center earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Eden Medical Center was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite Plus level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Eden Medical Center earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.

HealthGrades | Eden Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals in stroke and critical care. Eden Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in cranial neurosurgery, gastrointestinal care, general surgery, and neurosciences.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Memorial Hospital Los Banos was recognized by the 2020 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 495 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2020 and this year represents the third time Memorial Hospital Los Banos has earned this destination.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Memorial Hospital Los Banos is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.

2021

Cal Hospital Compare | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Memorial Hospital Los Banos has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.

American Heart Association | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the second time Memorial Hospital Los Banos has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Silver Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Memorial Hospital Los Banos was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.

American Heart Association | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 1,087 hospitals received a rating of four stars this year.

Cal Hospital Compare | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the first time Memorial Hospital Los Banos has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Heart Association | Memorial Hospital Los Banos earned Silver recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Memorial Medical Center was recognized by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Memorial Medical Center, Modesto has earned this destination.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto is currently a Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care, maternity care, and bariatric surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.

2022

HealthGrades | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for overall clinical quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for critical care. Memorial Medical Center, Modesto also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in orthopedic and vascular surgery.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke; COPD.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Emergency Nurses Association | Memorial Medical Center's emergency department earned a Lantern Award for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and innovation in emergency services.

U.S. News & World Report | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned recognition as high performing in stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart attack care. High performing is the highest possible rating for this condition and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Memorial Medical Center, Modesto has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke. Finally, Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.

American Heart Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

HealthGrades | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for overall clinical quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for critical care. Memorial Medical Center, Modesto also earned a Clinical Excellence Award in critical care.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Memorial Medical Center earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 1,136 hospitals received a rating of four stars this year.

U.S. News & World Report | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned recognition as high performing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and congestive heart failure care. High performing is the highest possible rating for this condition and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Memorial Medical Center, Modesto has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke. Finally, Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was also included on the Target Type 2 Diabetes honor roll, which promotes evidence-based care for patients with this condition.

American Heart Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

American College of Cardiology | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned a Platinum performance achievement award in Chest Pain - MI Registry.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned a Platinum award for its hospital organ donation program.

HealthGrades | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was ranked among America's 50 Best Hospitals for vascular surgery and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for overall clinical quality and critical care. Memorial Medical Center, Modesto also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in vascular surgery and critical care.

2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned recognition as high performing in congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care. High performing is the highest possible rating for this condition and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the second time Memorial Medical Center, Modesto has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Stroke Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke.

American Heart Association | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto earned Silver recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

HealthGrades | Memorial Medical Center, Modesto was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for critical care.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke; Congestive Heart Failure; Hip Fracture.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Birth Center in the Peninsula Region

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Spinal Fusion; Hip Fracture; Stroke care.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned recognition for the evidence based care of atrial fibrillation or AFib, an irregular and often rapid heart rate that is caused by chaotic electrical signals in the heart. The hospital earned a Silver Quality Achievement Award for AFib.

HealthGrades | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, Stroke Care, Cardiac and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention, Neurosciences, Cranial Neurosurgery, Stroke and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Cardiology Services, Coronary Interventional Procedures, Treatment of Stroke, and Critical Care.

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked 19th best hospital in California.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 51 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Bay Area region and #8 in the San Francisco Metro Area. Mills-Peninsula was also recognized as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Honor Roll, and Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned recognition for the evidence based care of coronary artery disease. The hospital earned a Bronze Plus STEMI Receiving designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America's 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention, Stroke and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Cardiology Services, Cardiac Care and Critical Care.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, Cardiac Care, Knee and Hip Replacement, and Maternity Care

Newsweek World's Best Hospitals | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked 24th best hospital in California.

2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Orthopedics; Knee Replacement; Aortic Valve Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure Care; Colon Cancer Surgery

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services, Cardiology Care and Critical Care.

2018

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure Care; Colon Cancer Surgery

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Critical Care.

2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Aortic Valve Surgery; Colon Cancer Surgery

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Coronary Intervention and Critical Care. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Critical Care.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Novato Community Hospital was recognized by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the fifth time Novato Community Hospital has earned this destination.

California Department of Public Health | Novato Community Hospital was recognized on the 2021 Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll as earning the Silver level designation. This two-year designation recognizes hospitals that promote optimal use of antimicrobials, prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, follow national guidelines and report their outcomes.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Novato Community Hospital is currently a Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement surgery. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.

2022

HealthGrades | Novato Community Hospital earned a Patient Safety Excellence Award for preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications.

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Hip Fracture.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Novato Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 455 hospitals received a rating of five stars this year.

American Stroke Association | Novato Community Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research.

American Heart Association | Novato Community Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Novato Community Hospital earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Nationally only 1,136 hospitals received a rating of four stars this year.

American Stroke Association | Novato Community Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Elite level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke.

American Heart Association | Novato Community Hospital earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

2019

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Novato Community Hospital earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

American Stroke Association | Novato Community Hospital earned Gold Plus recognition for the care of patients experiencing a stroke, from the Get with the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines based on the latest scientific research. Novato Community Hospital was also included on the Target Stroke honor roll, at the Target level. This honor roll recognizes hospitals that met quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat acute ischemic stroke.

American Heart Association | Novato Community Hospital earned Silver recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Palo Alto Medical Foundation was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

2021

Santa Cruz Sentinel's Readers Choice Awards | Best Medical Group Santa Cruz County

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Gold Medal Winner for Doctor or Pediatrics Group in the Peninsula Region

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Hospital or Medical Center in the Peninsula Region

Bay Area Parent’s Best of the Best Awards | Silver Medal Winner for Doctor or Medical Group in the Silicon Valley Region

Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating

2019

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent.”

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group were each Top Performers (top 10th percentile) in clinical quality and patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018.

Office of Patient Advocate – High Star Performer | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group were each top rated (5 stars out of 5 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (4 stars out of 5 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent” and 4 stars as “very good.”

2018

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group were each Top Performers (top 10th percentile) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2017.

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group each earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2016. Mills-Peninsula Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2017

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2015. Mills-Peninsula Medical Group also earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent” and 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Office of Patient Advocate | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group were each top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2015. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group was also top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group was highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2016

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and Mills-Peninsula Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Office of Patient Advocate | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent.”

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Accepted into the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model project

San Francisco Business Times | CEO Elizabeth Vilardo, M.D., named of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business”

CAPG | "Elite" status (5 stars) in annual Standards of Excellence Survey

2015

California Association of Physician Groups | Elite rating in 2015 Standards of Excellence Survey
Consumer Reports and the California HealthCare Foundation’s CalQualityCare.org | Ranked a top group in the San Francisco Bay area in the publication's February issue ranking of physician groups

HIMSS | Memorial Medical Center in Modesto and Palo Alto Medical Foundation clinics throughout the Bay Area earned prestigious Stage 7 Award as industry authority in healthcare information technology

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality
2020

Nursing Process | Named one of the Ten Best Accredited Nursing Schools in California

2013

Samuel Merritt University | Sharon Clark Diaz, SMU president and CEO, recognized for 40 years of leadership and commitment to health sciences education, including transformation of school from diploma-based nursing program into intercollegiate baccalaureate program to accredited university offering five disciplines and master’s and doctoral degrees

Fulbright Scholar Program | Fulbright award for Rolando Lazaro, associate professor and co-chairman of department of physical therapy

2010

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Innovator award for community service

American Assembly for Men in Nursing | Best School for Male Nurses Award
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Amador Hospital was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

2021

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Amador Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Stroke care.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Silver Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver award.

Chartis Center for Rural Health | Named Sutter Amador Hospital one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States, based performance on the organization's Hospital Strength Index

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Amador Hospital earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

2019

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

2018

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2017

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality
2022

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Bronze, Target Stroke Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

HealthGrades | Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Critical Care.

2019

U.S. News & World Report | High Performing in Congestive Heart Failure and COPD

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Joint Commission | Recognized Primary Stroke Center

2018

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Pulmonary Care

2017

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2016

Healthgrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Stroke and Pulmonary Care

Auburn Journal | Recognized as Best Hospital in the newspaper's "Best of the Best" listing
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Coast was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

HealthGrades | Sutter Coast Hospital earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Patient Safety

2020

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

2019

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2018

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2017

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Davis Hospital was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice 2022 | Best Hospital

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Davis Hospital earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Silver Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold. Sutter Davis Hospital also earned recognition for the evidence based care of atrial fibrillation or AFib, an irregular and often rapid heart rate that is caused by chaotic electrical signals in the heart. The hospital earned a Silver Quality Achievement Award for AFib.

HealthGrades | Sutter Davis Hospital earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Gastrointestinal Care

Davis Enterprise | Best Hospital in Yolo County Readers’ Choice Awards

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Davis Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2018

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

HealthGrades | Earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery.

2017

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

HealthGrades | Earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Was ranked among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery.

2016

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

The Davis Enterprise | Named Best Hospital in Yolo County by the readers in the annual Readers Choice survey

Becker's Healthcare | Named one of 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare

2015

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Modern Healthcare | Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

Becker's Healthcare | Named one of 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare

The Davis Enterprise | Named Best Hospital in Yolo County by the readers in the annual Readers Choice survey

The Joint Commission | Recognized as Top Performer for pneumonia, surgical care, VTE and perinatal care

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Hospital Organ Donation Gold Award
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized by the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. Only 496 healthcare providers nationwide earned this designation in 2022 and this year represents the sixth time Sutter Delta Medical Center has earned this destination.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Sutter Delta Medical Center is currently a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care. To earn this distinction a hospital must demonstrate quality care, treatment expertise and better overall patient results. Facilities must reapply on a regular basis, typically every 18 - 36 months, to keep their Blue Distinction Center designation in each specialty area.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Congestive Heart Failure; COPD.

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as high performing in congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart attack care. High performing is the highest possible rating for these procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the fourth time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Heart Association | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program. Sutter Delta also earned a Silver Plus STEMI Receiving designation for meeting or exceeding care recommendations for patients presenting with an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - a specific kind of heart attack that can be caused by coronary artery disease.

HealthGrades | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a Clinical Excellence Award in coronary intervention.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned three stars, the National average in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as high performing in congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care. High performing is the highest possible rating for these procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the third time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Heart Association | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Gold recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

HealthGrades | Sutter Delta Medical Center was ranked among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention and earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Coronary Intervention.

2019

U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Delta Medical Center was recognized as high performing in congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care. High performing is the highest possible rating for these procedures and conditions and is earned by only a small minority of hospitals.

Cal Hospital Compare | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned a place on the Maternity Care Honor Roll for meeting or exceeding a statewide target aimed at reducing C-sections in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. This year represents the second time Sutter Delta Medical Center has been recognized on the honor roll.

American Heart Association | Sutter Delta Medical Center earned Silver recognition for the care of patients experiencing heart failure, from the Get with the Guidelines program.

HealthGrades | Sutter Delta Medical Center was ranked among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Coronary Intervention and earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Critical Care and Stroke Care.
2021

Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating

2019

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter East Bay Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2018. The 2019-2029 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate – High Star Performer | Sutter East Bay Medical Group was highly rated (4 stars out of 5 possible) in both patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “very good.”

2018

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Sutter East Bay Medical Group was awarded the 2018 Ronald P. Bangasser Most Improved honor for the greatest improvement in clinical quality and patient experience, from 2016 to 2017, among all physician organizations in the Bay Area region.

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Sutter East Bay Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter East Bay Medical Group was highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 3 stars as “good.”

2017

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Sutter East Bay Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter East Bay Medical Group was highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in both patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 3 stars as “good.”

2016

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Sutter East Bay Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter East Bay Medical Group was highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in both patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 3 stars as “good.”

2015

California Association of Physician Groups | Elite rating in 2015 Standards of Excellence Survey
2022

Turlock Journal 2021 Readers' Choice Award | Turlock Care Center as Best Health Care Facility

The Tracy Press “Best of the Best” Awards | Voted Best Medical Center

2021

Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating

2019

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Gould Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent.”

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Sutter Gould Medical Group was awarded the 2019 Ronald P. Bangasser Most Improved honor for the greatest improvement in clinical quality and patient experience, from 2017 to 2018, among all physician organizations in the Central Valley region. Sutter Gould Medical Group was also a Top Performer (top 10th percentile) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018.

Office of Patient Advocate – High Star Performer | Sutter Gould Medical Group was top rated (5 stars out of 5 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (4 stars out of 5 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent” and 4 stars as “very good.”

2018

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Sutter Gould Medical Group was a Top Performer (top 10th percentile) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2017.

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Gould Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Gould Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2017

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Sutter Gould Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Gould Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2016

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Sutter Gould Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Gould Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2015

California Association of Physician Groups | Elite rating in 2015 Standards of Excellence Survey
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Lakeside Hospital was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Lakeside Hospital earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

First 5 Lake County Commission | Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s “Smart Start” program received a 3 year grant to expand services for expectant moms in Lake County.

2018

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2017

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2016

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

2015

The Joint Commission | Primary Stroke Center Certification
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Medical Foundation was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

employees.

2022

Appeal Democrat Reader’s Choice Awards – The Best of Yuba-Sutter | Voted Best Urgent Care and Best Clinic

2021

Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

2019

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Sutter Medical Group earned the Excellence in Healthcare Award for achieving top marks on quality and patient experience measures while effectively managing cost of care for Commercial HMO patients in 2018. Sutter Medical Group was one of just 28 physician organizations statewide to receive a 2019 Excellence in Healthcare Award from Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA). This award recognizes physician organizations that perform in the top 50th percentile across three domains: clinical quality, patient experience and total cost of care. Sutter Medical Group was also a Top Performer (top 10th percentile) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018.

Office of Patient Advocate – High Star Performer | Sutter Medical Group was top rated (5 stars out of 5 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (4 stars out of 5 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 5 stars as “excellent” and 4 stars as “very good.”

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2018

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Sutter Medical Group was a Top Performer (top 10th percentile) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2017.

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2017

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2016

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Medical Group was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2015

California Association of Physician Groups | Elite rating in 2015 Standards of Excellence Survey

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission | Adult cardiology in Yuba City granted a three-year term of accreditation in echocardiography in Adult Transthoracic.

Appeal-Democrat newspaper | Sutter Medical Foundation is named Favorite Medical Facility or Clinic by the readers of the Appeal-Democrat; Also, Robert Peppercorn, M.D., is named Best Cosmetic Specialist and Best Physician; Jason Roddick, PA-C, is named Favorite Cosmetic Specialist; Piyush Kumar, M.D., is named Favorite Physician
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

2021

Santa Cruz Sentinel's 2021 Readers Choice Awards | Best Hospital Santa Cruz County

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Spinal Fusion

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

HealthGrades | Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Patient Safety

2020

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

2017

SRC | Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

2015

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

The Joint Commission | Recognized as Top Performer for surgical care and perinatal care

2014

The Joint Commission | Top Performer in Surgery Care

Press Ganey | Guardian of Excellence patient satisfaction

Leapfrog Group | Top Hospitals List

2013

The Joint Commission | Top Performer in Surgery Care

Press Ganey | Guardian of Excellence Physician Engagement

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2012

Press Ganey Associates | Summit Award

World Health Organization, United Nations Children’s Fund | Baby-Friendly Hospital designation

VHA, Inc | Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence

The Joint Commission | Top Performer on Key Quality Measures

California Department of Public Health | Top 2-3% in CA breastfeeding rates

Leapfrog Group | Top Hospital Award

2011

Press Ganey Associates | Summit Award

Modern Healthcare Magazine | Best Places to Work in Healthcare

California Children’s Health Initiative | Champion for Children Award

The Joint Commission | Top Performer on Key Quality Measures

Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce | Organization of the Year

2010

Press Ganey Associates | Summit Award

Modern Healthcare Magazine | Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Press Ganey Associates | Best Places to Practice

Sutter Health | President’s Special Recognition Award
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | Ranked among the best hospitals in the state and the Sacramento metro market; High Performer Stroke; Aortic Valve Surgery; Heart Bypass Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Hip Replacement; Hip Fracture and Prostate Cancer Surgery

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

The California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare | Acknowledged for reducing cesarean births for first-time parents with low-risk pregnancies.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #4 in the Sacramento metro area. Sutter Medical Center also earned recognition as High-Performing in Spinal Fusion; Aortic Valve Surgery; Heart Bypass Surgery; Congestive Heart Failure; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Heart Attack; Hip Replacement; Stroke; Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, Target Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento also earned designation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center after earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is the first hospital in the Sutter system to receive accreditation as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

California Department of Public Health | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was recognized on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. SMCS earned a Silver designation for promoting optimal use of antimicrobials, preventing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, following national guidelines and reporting outcomes.

HealthGrades | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was ranked among America's 100 Best Hospitals in Spine Surgery and earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Critical Care.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #2 in the Sacramento metro area. Sutter Medical Center also earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Honor Roll, Target Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Extracorporeal Life Support Organization | ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support – Gold Level

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Hospital Organ Donation Platinum Award

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care and Spine Surgery

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #2 in the Sacramento metro area. Earned recognition as High-Performing in s earned recognition as High-Performing in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Lung Cancer Surgery. Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento was one of only 57 hospitals across the nation (out of 4,500 surveyed) to earn high ratings for their handling of nine specific surgical procedures and chronic conditions.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Overall hospital quality rating: 4 stars.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Elite Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver award.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Hospital Organ Donation Silver Award

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Orthopedic Surgery. Among America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery.

2018

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #2 in the Sacramento metro area. Earned recognition as High-Performing in Urology, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Lung Cancer Surgery.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Overall hospital quality rating: 4 stars.
Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.
American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus and Target Stroke Honor Roll.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll award.

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Joint Replacement Surgery. Among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery.

2017

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #2 in the Sacramento metro area. Earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Overall hospital quality rating: 4 stars.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll award.

HealthGrades | Patient Safety Excellence Award.

2016

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #2 in the Sacramento metro area. Earned recognition as High-Performing in Orthopedics and Cancer.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll award.

Commission on Approval of Teams | Cleft and Craniofacial teams received the Commission on Approval of Teams verification as a Cleft Palate Team and Craniofacial Team for five years
American Board of Electroencephalography Laboratory Accreditation | National Accreditation

2015

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #2 in the Sacramento metro area. Earned recognition as High-Performing in Heart Bypass Surgery, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Heart Failure, Orthopedics, Cancer, Gynecology, Neurology and Neurosurgery.

American Heart Association | Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award.

American Stroke Association | Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

National Association of Epilepsy Centers | Sutter Comprehensive Epilepsy Center designated as a Level 4 Center.
2021

Integrated Healthcare Association Quality Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Patients | 4.5 Star Rating

2019

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate – High Star Performer | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods was highly rated (4 stars out of 5 possible) in both patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2018. The 2019-2020 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “very good.”

2018

Integrated Healthcare Association – Excellence in Healthcare | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods was a Top Performer (top 10th percentile) in patient experience for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2017.

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and highly rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2016. The 2017-2018 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent” and 3 stars as “good.”

2017

Integrated Healthcare Association – Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods was top rated (4 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2015. The 2016-2017 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4 stars as “excellent.”

2016

Integrated Healthcare Association - Top Quality Honors | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods earned Top Quality Honors for high quality care (4.5 stars out of 5 possible) delivered to Medicare Advantage patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Medicare Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 4.5 stars as “very good.”

Office of Patient Advocate | Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods was top rated (3 stars out of 4 possible) in patient experience and clinical quality for care delivered to Commercial HMO patients in 2014. The 2015-2016 Commercial Health Care Quality Report Card refers to 3 stars as “good.”
California Association of Physician Groups | Elite Status Rating in Standards of Excellence Survey

Oncology Nursing Society | Lifetime Achievement award for Cynthia Cantril, director of Cancer Support Services, Patient Navigation

2015

California Association of Physician Groups | Elite rating in 2015 Standards of Excellence Survey

Consumer Reports in partnership with California Healthcare Performance Initiative | In a special report on annual patient satisfaction rankings, SPMF scored the highest out of 27 physician organizations in the SF Bay Area
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals | High Performer in Stroke; COPD; Hip Fracture; Lung Cancer Surgery.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Earned recognition as an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader."

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned four stars out of five, higher than the National average of three stars, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Roseville earned recognition as High-Performing in Spinal Fusion; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Heart Attack; Lung Cancer Surgery; Stroke

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

California Department of Public Health | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was recognized on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. SRMC earned a Silver designation for promoting optimal use of antimicrobials, preventing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, following national guidelines and reporting outcomes.

HealthGrades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also earned Clinical Excellence Awards in Critical Care, Coronary Intervention and Patient Safety. Sutter Roseville Medical Center was also named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Critical Care.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Roseville Medical Center earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, and recognized as one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #3 in the Sacramento metro area. Sutter Roseville also earned recognition as High-Performing in Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hip Replacement, and Lung Cancer Surgery.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Silver Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll
American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Sutter Roseville Medical Center was was ranked among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for overall Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care. Sutter Roseville Medical Center also earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Critical Care and was named among the Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Critical Care.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, Knee and Hip Replacement, and Maternity Care

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #3 in the Sacramento metro area. Earned recognition as High-Performing in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, COPD, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Lung Cancer Surgery.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Pulmonary and Critical Care. Among America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Clinical Quality.

2018

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery, COPD and Lung Cancer Surgery.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Coronary Intervention, Gastrointestinal, Pulmonary and Critical Care. Among America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Clinical Quality and among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery.

2017

U.S. News & World Report | High-Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery and COPD.

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Among America’s 50 Best Hospitals in Clinical Quality.

2016

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #4 in the Sacramento metro area

Smart Care California | Hospital C-section Honor Roll

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2015

U.S. News & World Report | Ranked among the top 50 hospitals in California, one of the best hospitals in the Northern Sierras region and #4 in the Sacramento metro area

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Palo Alto Medical Foundation was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Santa Rosa was recognized as High-Performing in Hip Fracture.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

U.S. News & World Report | High Performer in Hip Fracture.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

California Department of Public Health | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital was recognized on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. SSRRH earned a Bronze designation for promoting optimal use of antimicrobials, preventing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, following national guidelines and reporting outcomes.

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Stroke Care.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery, Spine Surgery, Knee and Hip Replacement, and Maternity Care

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

2015

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Gold level of achievement for conducting activities that promoted enrollment in state organ donor registries

The Joint Commission | Recognized as Top Performer for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, stroke and perinatal care

2014

The Joint Commission | Top Performer in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care

2013

The Joint Commission | Top Performer in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care

2012

The Joint Commission | Top Performer in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care

2011

Sutter Health | President’s Award, Medicare affordability

GreenCare Organization | GreenCare Award

2010

California Hospital Assessment and Reporting Task Force | Certificate of Excellence

Sutter Health | President’s Award, Most Improved Hospital

VHA Inc. | VHA Award trophy for physician champion Kenneth Lamb, M.D.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Solano Medical Center was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2021

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Silver Plus, Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

2020

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Bronze, Target Stroke Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Gold.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care

2019

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American College of Surgeons | Commission on Cancer

American College of Surgeons | National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer (NAPBC)

American Heart Association | Get With The Guidelines Silver Quality Achievement for high quality heart failure care

College of American Pathologists | Laboratory Accreditation

Healthcare Equality Index | LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in Healthcare Equality

The Joint Commission | Gold Seal of Approval Accreditation

The Joint Commission | Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Center Certification

The Joint Commission | Gold Seal of Approval Accreditation for Laboratory (ABG)

2016

NAPBC | Three-year full accreditation for breast cancer services

2015

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

National LGBT Healthcare Equality Index | 2015 and 2016 Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

The Joint Commission | Recognized for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, stroke and perinatal care

The Joint Commission | Recognized as Top Performer for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, stroke and perinatal care

The Leapfrog Group | Received a "B" grade in The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Scores

The Leapfrog Group | Received "C" grade in Spring Hospital Safety Survey

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | Gold level of achievement for conducting activities that promoted enrollment in state organ donor registries

2014

The Joint Commission | Top Performer in heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care

VHA West Coast Region | Bronze Award

2013

Leapfrog Group | "A" grade Hospital Safety Score

Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons | Three-year accreditation for Cancer Center

2012

Joint Commission | Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care

Consumer Reports | Among top 15 safest hospitals in California

Leapfrog Group | “A” grade Hospital Safety Score

Vallejo Emergency Physicians | Certified as “Kid-Qualified” for meeting stringent guidelines
2022

U.S. News & World Report | High Performer in Spinal Fusion.

2021

Women’s Choice Awards | Best Hospitals Women’s Choice Awards Orthopedics: Top 1% of all hospitals.

2020

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center designation for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery.

2019

The Joint Commission | Orthopedic program Center of Distinction for Hip and Knee Replacement.
Multi-year Recognitions

Human Rights Campaign | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was recognized by the Healthcare Equality Index as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader. This two-year designation recognizes healthcare providers who uphold policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

2022

U.S. News & World Report | Sutter Santa Rosa was recognized as High-Performing in Hip Fracture.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Earned ratings of five stars in the 2022 update to the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings—the highest ranking possible.

2021

2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver.

California Department of Public Health | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital was recognized on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. STCH earned a Bronze designation for promoting optimal use of antimicrobials, preventing emergence of antimicrobial resistance and C. difficile infections, following national guidelines and reporting outcomes.

HealthGrades | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned a Clinical Excellence Award in Patient Safety

2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | Sutter Tracy Community Hospital earned five stars, the highest ranking possible, in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cal Hospital Compare | Maternity Care Honor Roll

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll, and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honorl Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Silver.

Human Rights Campaign | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement

2019

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Overall hospital quality rating: 4 stars.

American Stroke Association | Get with the Guidelines for Stroke Care, Silver Plus and Elite Plus Honor Roll.

American Heart Association | Get with the Guidelines for Heart Failure, Bronze.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Pulmonary Care and Patient Safety Excellence Award.

2018

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Overall hospital quality rating: 4 stars.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

HealthGrades | Clinical Excellence Award in Gastrointestinal and Stroke Care.

2017

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | Overall hospital quality rating: 4 stars.

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

2016

Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

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