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...

06/18/2025

We’re stepping out with Pride! 🌈 From Sacramento to Santa Cruz to Sonoma County, is proud to celebrate with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, patients and communities.

Thank you to everyone who’s brought energy, love and unity to Pride events across Northern California. Stay tuned for more highlights!

06/02/2025

After 50 years of marriage, Linda Shum celebrated her anniversary preparing for something just as meaningful – her long-awaited total knee replacement at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.

With the expert care of Dr. Alexis Gaskin and the advanced Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution, Linda’s healing was faster than expected. Her story is a testament to trust, resilience and the power of a positive mindset. 🩵

“. . . It’s not just about the surgery – it’s about being mentally strong, having a great care team, and believing that the other side is going to be good.”

Learn more about Linda’s journey and Sutter’s orthopedic innovations: https://bit.ly/43tJMX6.

05/04/2025

Sacramento is in growth mode, Sutter Health is expanding to meet the region’s needs! We’re adding more beds, more urgent care centers, and more physicians across Roseville, Folsom, and beyond. The Sacramento Bee featured us in their “5 large-scale developments set to impact Sacramento region’s future” roundup: https://bit.ly/44W1VOa.

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/44PpDvq.

04/14/2025

“They saved my life.” – Marvale Young, crediting teams from Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, for her heart transplant.

We are proud to be home to some of the nation’s leading organ, blood and bone marrow transplant programs. In 2024, Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center performed 325 life-saving organ transplants – the highest number in its 55-year history.

Our teams are combining innovation and multidisciplinary support to expand what's possible in transplant medicine. Meet Marvale, who had a heart transplant at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, and see how that care transformed her life: https://bit.ly/43TTbb0.

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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.

03/27/2025

What gives this physician the strength to get through 12-to-14-hour marathon surgeries? His faith.

As Ramadan comes to a close, Dr. Hararah shares how his faith led him to become a surgeon and gives him a daily boost to do his best for patients. Read here: https://bit.ly/4c7KUCd.

Sutter values the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our physicians, clinicians and staff and strives to foster a culture where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. Sutter knows that when people show up with authenticity it can bond teams, spark innovation and create an environment....