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title: "Women's and children's health"
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# Women's and children's health 

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    -   [Women's and children's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health "Women's and children's health")
        -   [Carol Ann Read Breast Health Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/read-breast-health-center "Carol Ann Read Breast Health Program")
            
        -   [Kalmanovitz Child Development Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/kalmanovitz-child-development-center "Kalmanovitz Child Development Center")
            
        -   [Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/notkin-breast-cancer-recovery-program "Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program")
            
        -   [Sophie's Place](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/sophies-place "Sophie's Place")
            
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    -   [Cancer care and research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cancer-care-and-research "Cancer care and research")
        -   [Advancing cancer care with Car-T therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cancer-care-and-research/car-t-therapy "Advancing cancer care with Car-T therapy")
            
        -   [Cancer patient navigation program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cancer-care-and-research/cancer-patient-navigation-program "Cancer patient navigation program")
            
        -   [Melanoma research and treatment](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cancer-care-and-research/melanoma-research-and-treatment "Melanoma research and treatment")
            
    -   [Cardiovascular](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cardiovascular "Cardiovascular")
        -   [Advanced cardiovascular care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cardiovascular/advanced-cardiovascular-care "Advanced cardiovascular care")
            
        -   [Kanbar Cardiac Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/cardiovascular/kanbar-cardiac-care-center "Kanbar Cardiac Care Center") 
            
    -   [Elder care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/elder-care "Elder care")
        -   [Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/elder-care/acute-care-for-the-elderly-ace "Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)")
            
        -   [Grove](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/elder-care/grove "Grove")
            
        -   [Thrift stores](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/elder-care/thrift-stores "Thrift stores")
            
    -   [Neuroscience](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/neuroscience "Neuroscience")
        -   [Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research & Treatment Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/neuroscience/cure-als "Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research & Treatment Center")
            
        -   [Mobile Stroke Unit](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/neuroscience/mobile-stroke-unit "Mobile Stroke Unit")
            
        -   [Ray Dolby Brain Health Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/neuroscience/ray-dolby-brain-health-center "Ray Dolby Brain Health Center")
            
    -   [Transplant](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/transplant "Transplant")
        -   [Transplant care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/transplant/transplant-care "Transplant care")
            
    -   [Women's and children's health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health "Women's and children's health")
        -   [Carol Ann Read Breast Health Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/read-breast-health-center "Carol Ann Read Breast Health Program")
            
        -   [Kalmanovitz Child Development Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/kalmanovitz-child-development-center "Kalmanovitz Child Development Center")
            
        -   [Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/notkin-breast-cancer-recovery-program "Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program")
            
        -   [Sophie's Place](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/sophies-place "Sophie's Place")
            
        -   [Youth mental health reimagined](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/youth-mental-health "Youth mental health reimagined")
            
    -   [Scholarships and funds](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/funds-and-scholarships "Scholarships and funds")
        

## Supporting women & children’s health

Your support ensures compassionate care, innovative programs, and vital resources that empower women and children to thrive at every stage of life. Together, we build healthier families and brighter tomorrows.

![doctor-comforting-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-comforting-patient.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121)

## Carol Ann Read Breast Health Program

CPMC’s Breast Health program provides advanced screenings, diagnostics, and support—ensuring all women, regardless of income, have access to life-saving breast care. Donations fund services like 3D mammography, mobile outreach, and clinical trials.

[Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/read-breast-health-center)

![KCDC Gym Eqpt 2\_high-res\_2011\_SIMON FU](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/lifestyle/KCDC-Gym-Eqpt-2_high-res_2011_SIMON-FU.jpg?h=2391&iar=0&w=3600)

## Give to Kalmanovitz Child Development Center

The Kalmanovitz Child Development Center provides expert care and therapies for children with developmental and learning challenges. Donations help fund scholarships, ensuring all families can access these vital services.

[Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/kalmanovitz-child-development-center)

![KCDC Gym Eqpt 2\_high-res\_2011\_SIMON FU](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/lifestyle/KCDC-Gym-Eqpt-2_high-res_2011_SIMON-FU.jpg?h=2391&iar=0&w=3600)

![michelle-and-shelby-notkin-project](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/family/michelle-and-shelby-notkin-project.jpg?h=958&iar=0&w=1440)

## Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program  

Navigating breast cancer can feel overwhelming. That’s why the Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program is here—to provide patients with the knowledge, tools, and personalized support they need to manage every stage of their journey. Offered completely free of charge, the program has supported tens of thousands of women.

[Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/notkin-breast-cancer-recovery-program)

![children-dancing](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/teen-children/children-dancing.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2120)

## Sophie's Place

Sophie’s Place at Sutter Children’s Center is a music therapy space that helps pediatric patients heal through creative activities like songwriting and singing. Founded with support from Steve Young and the Forever Young Foundation, it offers comfort and relief during hospital stays.

[Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/giving/giving-opportunities/women-and-children-health/sophies-place)

![children-dancing](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/teen-children/children-dancing.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2120)

![mother-and-daughter-hugging](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/family/mother-and-daughter-hugging.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121)

## Give to youth mental health reimagined   

Sutter Health’s Youth Mental Health initiative expands access to mental health care through primary care integration, virtual tools like the Scout app, and school-based therapy programs. Donations help provide timely support for young people and their families.

[Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/twins-create-new-home-for-high-risk-pregnancies-in-modesto-2023453244)

## Give to Sutter Health 

Sutter Health is dedicated to philanthropic efforts that create positive change across California. Whether you want to support medical research, enhance patient care, or offer financial aid to those in need, Sutter Health provides programs to help you make a meaningful difference.

[Make a gift](https://give.sutterhealth.org/campaign/730779/donate)

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