Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

02/28/2026

Shortly after birth, feeding challenges led to the discovery of Alberto’s complex congenital heart condition. ❤️

At Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, a multidisciplinary congenital heart team supported Alberto through multiple heart surgeries and ongoing specialized care, including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, specialized nurses, Child Life and therapists. His family has been by his side through every surgery and every decision.

Today, Alberto is 8 years old, doing well overall with his heart and getting ready to celebrate his birthday. His biggest wish? A trip to Disneyland ✨

We are grateful to be part of stories like Alberto’s and to support families through every stage of their heart journey.

Learn more: https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/childrens-health

02/28/2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., underscoring the importance of high-quality cardiovascular care. That’s why we’re proud to share that nine Sutter hospitals were honored by Healthgrades for cardiac care in the 2026 Specialty Excellence Awards.

Thank you to our exceptional care teams whose dedication makes this recognition possible and to our patients for trusting us with their heart health!

Details: https://bit.ly/3P1gIBa.

02/25/2026

We were delighted to welcome award-winning author Renée Watson to Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento!

Her visit was part of the “Words Take Wing” program, hosted by the UC Davis School of Education, and in partnership with Sutter, she read to pediatric patients at their bedside and in Sophie's Place, bringing creativity, comfort and joy to kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend events like this.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this special visit possible. 💙

Watch the CBS Good Day Sacramento feature here: https://cbsn.ws/4aClnCe

01/12/2026

With more than 26,000 babies delivered each year across Sutter's network and over 400 team members dedicated to providing women's healthcare, caring for families is at the heart of what we do. That's why we're proud to share that U.S. News and World Report has recognized nine Sutter hospitals as High Performing hospitals in maternity care. Details: https://bit.ly/3Lw3Gu4.

12/25/2025

Festive cheer is filling our hospital hallways! ☃️🎄 From our tiniest patients in the NICU celebrating their first Christmas with a visit from Santa to sharing joy through carols and holiday sing-alongs, these special moments are simple ways we show our patients and families we care.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! 🌟

11/28/2025

“I couldn’t eat in public without flinging food everywhere. I told myself I wasn’t ready for DBS. I didn’t think my Parkinson’s was ‘bad enough.’ But eventually, my quality of life was suffering, and I knew it was time.”

When John Crews held his newborn grandson for the first time, he couldn’t stop smiling. For years, Parkinson’s disease had made that moment impossible, until deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Sutter Health gave him back control.

Learn how this innovative procedure and new technology helped John reclaim mobility, independence and hope after years of decline: https://bit.ly/4ogcy4w.

When John Crews held his newborn grandson for the first time, he couldn’t stop smiling. For years, Parkinson’s disease had made that moment impossible, until deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery at Sutter Health gave him back control. “I remember looking at my daughter, who had tears in her ey...

11/13/2025

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer doula? Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, is now accepting applications. As a doula, you’ll have the privilege of playing a vital role in empowering families during their birthing journey, providing continuous emotional, physical, and informational support, and guiding them through one of the most memorable times in their lives! Get more details about our program and learn how to apply here: https://bit.ly/4hT4vsC.

Volunteer Doula at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

09/25/2025

💬 “When it hits, it hits fast. If something doesn’t look or feel right, don’t wait. Get care.”

For Carrie Detwiler, a minor cut turned into septic shock after a family trip to Hawaii. Emergency teams at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento acted quickly with fluids, antibiotics and intensive care.

Sepsis can be difficult to diagnose, yet it’s more common than many realize: one in three patients who die in a hospital has sepsis during their stay. With prompt recognition and swift treatment, it can often be effectively managed.

Sutter Health is helping prevent serious infections by shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention — reducing avoidable hospitalizations and saving lives.

Carrie made a full recovery and now gives back as a volunteer with Sutter’s Patient Liaison program. 💙

👉 Read more about her story: https://bit.ly/3VA5cgk.

08/18/2025

We’re excited to announce Megan Gillespie as the new CEO of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento! 🏥

Megan brings nearly 25 years of healthcare leadership, beginning her career as a registered nurse and most recently serving as CEO of Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. Under her leadership, the hospital achieved record growth, top workplace and patient satisfaction scores, and an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog.

She will partner with Chief Medical Executive Phillip Yu, M.D., to advance high-quality, patient-centered care and strengthen collaboration across teams.

Please join us in congratulating Megan and welcoming her to the Sacramento area community. 👏

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/4m7i0Ga.

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

Sutter Health is proud to collaborate with academic partners including Charles R. Drew University (CDU) to help train tomorrow’s physicians. 🩺

This summer, third-year CDU medical students began immersive clinical clerkship rotations at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and Sutter Roseville Medical Center — gaining real-world experience in neurology, pediatrics and surgery.

“We are honored to be part of and help make possible this pivotal moment in their medical career journey and provide them the opportunity to train in a system that prioritizes compassionate and personalized care.” – Dr. Lindsay Mazotti, chief medical officer of medical education and science

Meet the future of medicine and learn more: https://bit.ly/3Gjidaa.

07/08/2025

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento received the top cardiovascular honor from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association this month. Congratulations to the cardiovascular team for your commitment to excellence in heart and vascular care!

Learn more about the recertification as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center and how SMCS has contributed to important “firsts” in the region: https://bit.ly/3Gf1m8r.

Heart transplant patient Mick Doughty, center, presented Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento with the Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification in 2023. The hospital recently was recertified by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association after a rigorous on-site evaluation and is still on...