Sutter Health Donates San Leandro Hospital and Establishes Transition Fund in Historic Three-Way Deal
Sutter Health officials announced Tuesday that they would donate San Leandro Hospital, its assets and equipment in a three-way agreement with Alameda County and Alameda Health Systems (formerly Alameda County Medical Center).
The donation also comes with a $22 million cash subsidy from Sutter Health to help transition the hospital.
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Improving Patient Care in the East Bay
We’re proud to announce that, today, after months of planning and of training clinical staff and AIM team members, the Advanced Illness Management (AIM)® Program is going “live” in the East Bay.
This program will include Alta Bates Summit, Eden and Sutter Delta medical centers; Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (SEBMF); and Sutter Care at Home. Read More about Improving Patient Care in the East Bay
‘Tree of Life’ Celebrates Organ Donation Heroes
The Tree of Life wall sculpture honors organ donation heroes. The 150-pound sculpture by artist Mendy Greenbaum is cast in bronze and installed in the Intensive Care Unit at Eden Medical Center.
Eden Medical Center dedicated the “Tree of Life” on Saturday, Feb. 2 and honored 23 heroes who gave the ultimate gift of life. The 150-pound sculpture stands 7 ft. by 7 ft., has 375 leaves and hangs on the wall of the waiting area of the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Each leaf will be engraved with the name of a patient who donated their organs to save another’s life. The first 23 leaves have been engraved with the names of patients who donated organs or tissue in 2011 and 2012. Their families were invited to a ceremony to honor this gift. Read More about ‘Tree of Life’ Celebrates Organ Donation Heroes
My Volunteer Story: Joyce, Eden Medical Center
Knowing she’s making a difference in the lives of others brings a smile to Joyce’s face. Read how she takes care of others on the job and in her community every day.
“Seeing a smile on someone’s face when they succeed—and knowing you helped make a difference in their life—is my reward. Volunteering gives me this satisfaction every day.
“That’s why my family and I have volunteered for more than five years at the Food Pantry through the New Life Christian Church in Castro Valley. Read More about My Volunteer Story: Joyce, Eden Medical Center
Memorable Move Day at Eden Medical Center
On Saturday, Dec. 1, from 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Eden Medical Center safely transferred 75 patients from its former site to its new modern state-of-the art 130-bed facility in Castro Valley.
After 18 months of planning, training and focusing, more than 500 clinical staff, physicians and IT specialists supported and transported patients from critical care to the Emergency Department.
“Each patient had an assigned transport team and necessary clinical staff to ensure their safety and comfort,” said Rose Corcoran, R.N., vice president of patient care.
“It was an incredible day–to work with such an experienced and caring team and to witness not only making the new medical center come to life, but seeing the implementation of the new electronic health record–all in one day . . . I’m very proud!”
First patients in the new Eden Medical Center, Hayward resident Alaina Gonzales and her baby boy
The Last Ride on Move Day
By Julie Ruiz-Wibbelsmann
(Photos courtesy of Terry Lorant Photography)
James Moore began servicing elevators at Eden Medical Center nearly 60 years ago. But when the new medical center opened Saturday, he took his last ride on the elevators in the old hospital—as a patient.
Known as “Big Jim” because he tops out above 6 feet tall, Mr. Moore began servicing elevators when he was just 17 years old. Read More about The Last Ride on Move Day
The Day After Move Day
By Julie Ruiz-Wibbelsmann
First impressions are important. When Connie Taylor-Smith of environmental services walked into the new Eden Medical Center, she was amazed: “I’ve worked here for 28 years and they said they were going to build a new hospital. And now it’s happened. And it’s awesome!”
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