Sutter Health
A not-for-profit health system providing care across Northern and Central California.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Northern and Central California. Its services include behavioral health, cancer, children's health, heart and vascular, home health, neuroscience, orthopedics, pregnancy and childbirth, primary care, and women's health. The system reports 14,500+ physicians and advanced practice clinicians, $1.2B invested in the community, 45 new locations opened since 2023, and $350M invested in new clinical technology. It has signed a definitive agreement with Allina Health.
History
Sutter Health states that it has signed a definitive agreement with Allina Health. It also reports that 45 new locations have opened since 2023, expanding access and bringing care closer to the communities it serves.
Products and positioning
A not-for-profit health system and partners in wellness, a hub for innovation, advocates for community health and a career catalyst for future medical professionals.
Controversies
2021
Sutter Health faces $155,000 in Cal/OSHA citations
Sutter Health was facing a $155,000 fine and eight citations following a Cal/OSHA investigation into the COVID-19-related death of nurse Janine Paiste-Ponder. The cited issues included failure to isolate COVID-19-positive patients and an insufficient supply of N95 masks. Sutter Health disagreed with the findings and appealed the citations.
Recent events
Sutter Health faces $155,000 in Cal/OSHA citations[5]
Reported:
Sutter Health was facing a $155,000 fine and eight citations following a Cal/OSHA investigation into the COVID-19-related death of nurse Janine Paiste-Ponder. The cited issues included failure to isolate COVID-19-positive patients and an insufficient supply of N95 masks. Sutter Health disagreed with the findings and appealed the citations.
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