Building on Tradition
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
 Sutter Hospital: Sutter’s First Hospital in 1931 | |
 Sutter Maternity Hospital: Sutter Maternity (Memorial) Hospital in 1937 |
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento first opened its doors in 1923. Back then Sutter Hospital was the most modern health care institution in California, and ever since Sutter has continued to meet the needs of the growing Greater Sacramento Region and the 27 counties it serves.
Meeting the Communities Needs
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is committed to building upon its success by bringing its medical expertise, technology and patient-focused care into one easily accessible medical campus.
The new era in its not-for-profit community based mission to deliver the very latest and highest quality health care to the greater Sacramento community. A comprehensive renovation of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has provided a unique opportunity to partner with neighbors and other community members to create an innovative “urban village” that brings cultural, economic and health care benefits to Northern California.
In long-standing tradition, Sutter is proud to collaborate with other community-based organizations in Sacramento to build a healthier community. Learn more about our Community Benefit partners in our 2009 Annual Report.
Award Winning Care
Over the years Sutter has been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for its excellence in areas including quality of care, patient satisfaction and safety. Current honors and distinctions of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento includes:
- 2009 HealthGrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award (TM)
- 2009 Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award
- Neuroscience Center of Excellence
- Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVC) Center of Excellence
- Children's Center has national recognition as a specialty children's hospital. The National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) recognizes Children's Center as an associate member.
- Superior Overall Patient Experience on calhospitalcompare.org
 High Risk: High-risk OB care is one of the highlights of Sutter Memorial Hospital that will find a new home in the new Women’s and Children’s Center. |
Sutter Memorial Hospital
Sutter Memorial Hospital holds a special place in the hearts of many Sacramentans. As the starting point in the lives of more than 300,000 babies, it’s no wonder. We want to make sure that we preserve the wonderful memories created and shared at Sutter Memorial as we move forward to the next chapter in our history. If you have a suggestion for preserving the memories of this special part of Sacramento history, please submit it here.