Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

11/06/2025

Hundreds of community members, staff, clinicians and supporters of Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation came together for a luncheon benefiting women’s health and NICU services across the East Bay.

The event raised $2.6 million to expand care for women, infants and families throughout the region.

One very special guest stole the show — baby Seiori, who was born at just 23 weeks and spent 183 days in the NICU at Alta Bates Summit. Now nearly two years old and thriving, she returned to the event with her mom, Paris, to share a smile, a wave and a reminder of what compassionate care makes possible. 💕

Thanks to this generosity, Sutter’s East Bay expansion will bring larger neonatal suites, vital integrative services to pre and postnatal moms and families and advanced breast health care to more communities — ensuring that more parents and babies can experience the same hope and support that helped Seiori thrive. 🫶

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LjWCR7.

10/01/2025

Who knew your weekly grocery run could help fight ? October is and we're reminded of how small acts can add up. Thanks to the generosity of shoppers, Safeway Foundation awarded $90,500 to Sutter to support breast cancer research and treatment that will help save lives. Read more: https://bit.ly/3W5g7Pv.

By Kathy Engle, Vitals Contributor A simple act at the grocery store checkout is making a profound impact on breast cancer care across Northern California. This year, the Safeway Foundation awarded $90,500 to six Sutter Health care centers, continuing its annual Cancer Research and Treatment campaig...

08/28/2025

Three cheers for three incredible rehab centers! 🎉 We're proud to share that three Sutter Health hospitals have been named on Newsweek's 2025 list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. We're honored to see leading the way in rehabilitation.

Sutter's State Rankings:
🥇 No. 1: California Pacific Regional Rehabilitation Center at Sutter’s CPMC – Davies Campus
🌟 No. 6: Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center – Summit Campus
👏 No. 14: Sutter Rehabilitation Institute at Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Details: https://bit.ly/4mGQsIq.

08/13/2025

💬 “...If you create space with your heart ... see this journey as a healing journey, and try to stay positive, I believe that positive things will eventually come to you.” – Rebecca, patient 🌿

In the latest KTSF Living Healthier segment, three breast cancer patients share how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) — alongside chemotherapy — is helping them ease side effects, boost energy, and find emotional balance.

Led by Dr. Amy Matecki, Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Center for Integrative Medicine is part of an FDA-approved clinical trial studying the safety of Shengbai oral liquid for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Patients describe acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and qigong as easing side effects and supporting overall well-being.

Watch the full segment: https://bit.ly/4fDBNv1.
(While the feature is not in English, some interviews are, and the KTSF site offers page translation.)

08/08/2025

New look 👀
New honor 🏆
Same trusted cardiac care ❤️

We’re to share that Alta Bates Summit Medical Center has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades.

You can now see this exciting recognition featured at our Summit Campus entrance in Oakland. It’s a proud moment for our teams and a celebration of the expertise, compassion, and commitment they bring to every patient, every day.

Thank you to every ABSMC team member for helping us reach this incredible milestone.

08/01/2025

💡 Sutter expands use of wearable ultrasound tech!

FloPatch is now live at six Sutter hospitals. It helps care teams quickly decide how much IV fluid a patient needs, especially in serious cases like sepsis.

This small device is applied to the neck and shows real-time blood flow, making it easier to give the right care at the right time. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JcrbH0.

Major California health system leads adoption of FloPatch, a device offering clinical teams real-time data to reduce the risk of giving too much or too little fluid – both of which can lead to serious complications NORTHERN CALIF. – Sutter Health, an integrated not-for-profit healthcare system b...

07/22/2025

🎉 27 awards. 1 goal. High-quality care for every patient.

The American Heart Association has recognized Sutter Health with 27 Get With The Guidelines awards for excellence in stroke and cardiac care.

These awards highlight the performance of our hospitals and our commitment to improving health outcomes. Congratulations to ! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lHutRe.

Eighteen hospital campuses across Sutter Health’s not-for-profit network were recognized this week with 27 awards from the American Heart Association as part of the 2025 Get With The Guidelines® program. This national initiative evaluates quality and consistency in care delivery, rewarding top-pe...

07/09/2025

Interventional cardiologists at Sutter Health are embracing new technologies to extend lives – without open heart surgery. 🫀

Dr. Christian Spies at Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center recently became one of the first in the Bay Area to use the newly U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system on a heart failure patient in their 90s.

“Now that we have a safer way to treat them, we can ensure that not only may they live longer, but they will likely also have a better quality of life and be able to enjoy many more important life moments with their loved ones,” - Dr. Christian Spies, interventional cardiologist at Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Learn how this breakthrough helps recover faster and return to the moments that matter: https://bit.ly/4eQ6H2H.

05/29/2025

Judy and Chris Abe have built their lives around caring for others. As a physical therapist and a nurse at Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, they bring deep clinical experience, empathy, and a strong sense of purpose to their work each day.

In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re honored to share their story. Read how Judy and Chris’ journey reflects a deeper mission to serve with compassion, connection, and clinical excellence: https://bit.ly/43RQ82r.

Each May, Sutter Health celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to honor and recognize the contributions of the AANHPI community. This year’s theme—“A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience”—pays tribute to the trailblazers who have overcome adversity to...

05/01/2025

Shoutout to our care teams! We’re to share that 16 Sutter hospitals earned top marks from The Leapfrog Group for providing safe, exceptional patient care.

Congratulations and thank you for your ongoing commitment to patient safety. See the full list of recognized hospitals here: https://bit.ly/3SiuSfC.

04/30/2025

During , we are highlighting how Sutter is elevating the patient experience.

Expanded acupuncture services in labor and delivery, acute care, and the emergency department are helping support whole-person care at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center.

Graduates of Sutter’s groundbreaking two-year Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical training program are blending conventional medicine with evidence-based integrative therapies. The program educates and trains the next generation of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners ensuring these vital services become more accessible to our entire community. It reimagines the patient experience, by treating the mind, body and spirit. Watch more here: https://bit.ly/4jEayS4.

04/07/2025

FACT: Sutter Health is one of the first health systems in California to implement the latest da Vinci 5 surgical robot. Surgeons from Santa Barbara to Sacramento now use this state-of-the-art robotic-assisted surgical system for procedures in general surgery, gynecology, urology and more.

Expanded access to minimally invasive surgery close to home leads to less pain, shorter recovery times, and improved patient outcomes.

🔗 Discover how Sutter is ahead of the curve in robotic-assisted surgery: https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/next-gen-robotic-assisted-surgery-now-next-door/.

📸 Tap through to see the da Vinci 5 in action.