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Sutter Health Gives $500,000 to American Red Cross for Sandy Relief
October 31, 2012–Sutter Health today announced a half million dollar donation to the American Red Cross, Capital Region Chapter, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast this week.
“The damage caused by superstorm Sandy is indescribable,” said Pat Fry, president and CEO of Sutter Health. “Our thoughts go out to everyone affected. We hope our donation brings comfort to our fellow Americans in their time of great need.”
In recent years, Sutter Health has supported the American Red Cross’ humanitarian efforts close to home and across the globe, with donations for disaster relief work following the earthquake in Haiti; the earthquake and tsunami in Japan; Hurricane Katrina; and fires in California.
Sutter Health physicians and hospitals share a common commitment to creating healthier communities through programs and services that respond to community needs. In 2011, our network invested $756 million in care and services for the poor and underserved.
For information on how you can help support relief efforts, visit the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.
About Sutter Health
Serving patients and their families in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns, Sutter Health doctors, not-for-profit hospitals and other health care service providers share resources and expertise to advance health care quality and access. The Sutter Medical Network includes many of California’s top-performing, highest quality physician organizations as measured annually by the Integrated Healthcare Association. Sutter-affiliated hospitals are regional leaders in cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Alta Bates Summit and Sutter Employees Train for Mass Casualty Incidents
Forty-eight employees from Sutter Health affiliates, including three from Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED), recently attended the Healthcare Leadership and Decision-making for Mass Casualty Incidents Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala.
Alta Bates Summit ED staff Ryan Cooke, R.N., manager, Summit ED; Be-Verlyn Navarro, R.N., manager, Alta Bates ED; and emergency physician Dr. Aaron Stern brought back a wealth of information to use in our community.
Attendees received training on providing medical emergency response and learned how to effectively respond and recover from real-world incidents involving natural disasters, terrorism and hazardous material accidents.
Alta Bates Summit staff (standing in center) Emergency Physician Aaron Stern, M.D. and Alta Bates ED Manager Be-Verlyn Navarro, R.N.
Dr. Stern, says he now understands the importance of hands-on training for disaster preparedness. “This training helps us to be better prepared to care for patients during a catastrophic event and to help assist the community as well.” Read More about Alta Bates Summit and Sutter Employees Train for Mass Casualty Incidents
Alta Bates Summit’s New Patient Care Pavilion Takes Shape
Architect’s rendering of Alta Bates Summit’s new Patient Care Pavilion (right) comes to life as construction progresses.
The exterior of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s new Patient Care Pavilion in Oakland is nearly complete.
The exterior wall system consists of 977 permanent panels are 15 feet wide and include interior and exterior walls. One of the unique architectural features of the building – ‘the slice’ is now clearly visible. Read More about Alta Bates Summit’s New Patient Care Pavilion Takes Shape
Alta Bates Summit Parking Structure Opens
Alta Bates Summit’s new Providence Parking Garage
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s new 1,067-space parking structure opened to the wheels of happy patrons on Monday, August 13, 2012.
The Summit Campus now offers ample parking for physicians, employees, patients and visitors with additional entry and exit points (Hawthorne Avenue, Summit Street and Telegraph Avenue). Read More about Alta Bates Summit Parking Structure Opens
Thank You to Our Nurses
This week we recognize our nurses for demonstrating their commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, education and, most importantly, their tireless nurturing and compassionate care of our patients. Alta Bates Summit nurses give selflessly throughout the year, and Nurses Week provides us with an opportunity to express our gratitude for their dedication. Below you can watch Sutter Health’s video tribute to all our nurses.
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