Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center

We’re proud to share that 20 Sutter hospitals and 2 Sutter medical foundations have been recognized as "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders'' by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Sutter Health is committed to treating our LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, employees and clinicians equitably, with compassion and respect. Details here: https://bit.ly/3WxMBDl.

Join us in celebrating the recent appointment of Stephanie Connor Kent as the new CEO of Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz! As the chief nurse executive at the acute care hospital since 2017, her skilled leadership has helped Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz achieve numerous certifications and advance high-quality healthcare in the region.

“We are so pleased that Stephanie is continuing her career at Sutter Health by stepping into the permanent CEO role, full-time.” - Greater Silicon Valley Market President Kevin Cook

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Up5re9

New Year, new beginnings and perfect timing! 👶🍼 Baby Prana made her debut as the first baby born in Santa Cruz County in 2024. Prana was delivered at Sutter Maternity and Surgical Center on her exact due date, January 1. This timely and punctual arrival follows in the footsteps of her dad, Visesh, who also arrived on his due date, a rare occurrence happening only 3-5% of the time! Congratulations to parents Deepika and Visesh on their new addition to their family!

This holiday season, embrace the spirit of giving and help feed hope virtually! Join us in raising funds for Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz’s 2023 Holiday Food and Fund Drive. Let's come together to spread holiday cheer and make a positive impact on our community! https://bit.ly/470yckt

👏🏼 13 Sutter campuses have been named on U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list and 16 campuses earned Birthing-Friendly Designation from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read more about the recognitions: https://bit.ly/480RNSA.

Sutter Health Honored for Safe, Equitable Pregnancy Care | Vitals As soon as expectant parents hear the happy words, “you’re pregnant!” they face a slew of choices. What’s the right diet? Which prenatal tests? Which birth center is best? With so many things to consider, parents-to-be naturally seek out pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum services that ins...

Join us in spreading holiday cheer! Sutter Health and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center are teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz for the 2023 Holiday Food and Fund Drive. Your generous donation can make this holiday brighter for a local family. https://bit.ly/3Gtd7nZ

A heartwarming tradition conditions continues! Matilynn's journey began at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, where she was born, and now 22 years later, she returned to welcome her own little one into the world at the same hospital. Just like her mom before her, Matilynn received support and resources from Sutter's lactation center, making it a reminder of the support system that spans generations.

This , read how the Sutter team helped Matilynn during her breastfeeding journey. https://bit.ly/3OHTiy5

We're proud to champion + healthcare equality! 19 of our facilities were named 2022-2023 "Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign. “Our ongoing commitment is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to all that is free from discrimination and affirms gender identity and sexual orientation,” shares Jill Ragsdale, Sutter Health’s chief people & culture officer.

See how we're leading the way in health equality and beyond: https://bit.ly/3N5m7Ta.

Sutter Facilities Earn Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index | Vitals Nineteen facilities within Sutter Health’s integrated, not-for-profit network earned the designation of 2022-2023 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, publishers of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). This two-year designation recognizes healthcare provide...

Congratulations to our maternity teams! Thanks to 's hard work, Sutter is the proud recipient of six 2023 California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Quality and Engagement Awards. Read more about this prestigious recognition: https://bit.ly/3J2AQNJ.

rocked the Santa Cruz Pride Parade with 85 participants and non-stop dancing! Walking alongside our truck, we grooved to the beat and spread love, energy and support. Many people called out their gratitude to our Sutter team for showing up and marching in the parade. The love from everyone was incredibly uplifting.

Let's continue to empower the LGBTQ+ community during and beyond!

NEWS: We’re excited to announce that five Sutter hospitals have been named by Newsweek as America’s Best Maternity Hospitals of 2023. Read the full list of hospitals and join us in congratulating all teams involved in providing high-quality, safe and equitable care to new mothers and babies: https://bit.ly/3OdpzgG

Sutter Hospitals Recognized by Newsweek as America’s Best Maternity Hospitals | Vitals SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Five Sutter hospitals have been named by Newsweek as America’s Best Maternity Hospitals of 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Sutter network hospitals recognized by Newswee...

Gratitude is taking root at Sutter Maternity and Surgical Center! A new tree is growing with messages of appreciation and gratitude. Thank you to for bringing passion, dedication and commitment to your profession each and every day. Take a look at the inspiring messages.

The recent historic storms were tragic for many people in the communities we serve. Our partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company allowed utility crews to establish a base camp on Sutter Health-owned land. More than 900 people were dispatched from this Santa Cruz location over a 3-week time span. Thank you to the entire PG&E team for all that they do in our communities.

KCRA 3 gives an inside look into our electronic ICU hub, a telemonitoring program that allows nurses and doctors to provide 24/7 critical and specialized care to hundreds of patients across Northern California. Watch the clip to see how the eICU team has provided advanced remote care for the past 20 years. https://bit.ly/3XzT4vb

Here’s an exclusive look inside Sutter Health’s electronic ICU On Friday, Sutter Health celebrated 20 years of its electronic ICU.

We're celebrating 20 years of bringing electronic ICU care to Northern California communities. Whether you're in a rural town or a big city, our eICU helps bridge gaps in critical care. Join us in celebrating this milestone and see how this advanced technology has transformed healthcare. https://bit.ly/3XIRfM7

We want to give our donors a heartfelt thank you for their continued support during 2022. Because of their generosity, we've been able to create vital new programs, fund clinical research, expand access and innovate care for our patients and their families. Learn more about our philanthropy programs: https://bit.ly/3kaDase.

It’s a big day for Sutter Health! We’re thrilled to officially welcome Warner Thomas as our new CEO on his first day. Warner will be spending his first few weeks hearing from teams across Sutter Health and getting to know the incredible people who serve our patients and communities. Join us in welcoming him to ! 🎉

Learn more about Warner: https://bit.ly/3VemxcZ.

Doctors, nurses and staff are the heart of Sutter, and to put the true stars in the spotlight, we’re featuring in our new campaign. Join us in saluting our team for their dedication and commitment to the people we serve! Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/3LKkwkR.

Sneak Peek: How an Ad Campaign Salutes Health System’s Workforce | Vitals By Anita Creamer and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals contributors It’s been a challenging time in healthcare. So when one Northern California healthcare system began planning its fall 2022 advertising campaign, its marketing team decided to highlight the system’s high-quality, personal care and sa...

: Warner Thomas has been named the next president and CEO of Sutter Health. Learn more about his inclusive leadership style and focus on to advance the future of healthcare. https://bit.ly/3S33PU9

Meet Warner Thomas, our next president and CEO. Warner is a recognized healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience. Learn about his leadership style and vision for the future in our Q+A: https://bit.ly/3Dti93A.

Future Focused: Q&A with Sutter’s Next CEO | Vitals Warner L. Thomas will join Sutter Health as its next president and CEO by early December 2022. He is the first CEO to be hired from outside the organization in nearly 40 years. He has more than 30 years’ experience in healthcare and a proven track record of driving innovation and operational resul...

The 50th Annual Wharf to Wharf marathon returned as an in-person footrace after a two-year hiatus! 🌊🏃‍♀️🏃 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the 6-mile course from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Capitola. Sutter Health has proudly been a supporter of this iconic community event that promotes healthy living for more than a decade!

See how Bedside Mobile, a new digital-style “study guide,” is making it easier for people to access their hospital stay details: https://bit.ly/3uepkYb .

The Digital ‘Cheat Sheet’ for Your Hospital Stay | Vitals By Melissa Fuson and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors Being hospitalized is not necessarily familiar territory for most people. The experience can be confusing. Keeping track of important details is harder, too, since patients simply don’t feel well. But a digital-style “study guide” for one.....

Join Dr. Barry Eisenberg and OT Peter Bailey as they discuss support for those questioning or transitioning their gender identity. Register for the Mental Health America webinar on June 29 at 11 a.m.: https://bit.ly/3yptwH0.

Rain or shine, over 50 Sutter Heath team members celebrated at the Santa Cruz Pride Parade this past weekend. We love seeing this support for the LGBTQ+ community!