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Sutter Health names Christina Oh executive vice president and chief operating officer. September 21, 2026 14:46 ET | Source: Sutter Health SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Sutter Health today announced that Christina Oh has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer. She will expand her operational leadership role at the not-for-profit, integrated health system as it continues to enhance access, strengthen performance and advance more coordinated and advanced clinical care close to home for patients and communities. Oh currently serves as president of Sutter Health's Greater San Francisco & East Bay Division, where she has expanded physician and clinical capacity, and helped advance major investments designed to make high-quality care more accessible to patients. She will serve as dyad partner to Sutter Health Chief Physician Executive Dr. Todd Smith, co-leading Sutter's clinical and nonclinical operations. Together, they will oversee system performance and work with physician, nursing and administrative leaders across Sutter to advance a more comprehensive, coordinated and integrated care experience. "Christina is a proven operator and exceptional leader who has consistently demonstrated her ability to take on broader responsibilities and deliver results," said Warner Thomas, president and CEO of Sutter Health. "She has built strong teams, strengthened physician relationships and helped translate our access strategy into action across one of our largest and most dynamic regions. Her appointment reflects both the strength of her leadership and our commitment to developing talented leaders within our organization. Christina will play an important role as we continue our efforts to expand access and deliver high-quality care for the communities we serve." As COO, Oh will oversee Sutter's division operating structure, service lines, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing and Sutter Care at Home, which provides home health and hospice care. She will work closely with division presidents, enterprise leaders and care teams to strengthen systemwide performance, support continued strategic growth and expand access to hospital, outpatient and specialty care. "It has been an incredible privilege to help lead Sutter's efforts to enhance patient access across San Francisco and the East Bay, and to work alongside teams that are deeply committed to the patients and communities we serve," said Oh. "I'm excited to take on this broader role and partner with leaders, physicians, clinicians and team members across Sutter. We have a tremendous opportunity to build on the momentum already underway and make care even more connected, accessible and responsive to the needs of our patients." Oh joined Sutter Health on Dec. 1, 2023, as president of the Greater San Francisco Division. In September 2025, her responsibilities expanded when she became president of the newly integrated Greater San Francisco & East Bay Division, where she helped lead a broader regional strategy focused on expanding access, strengthening physician relationships and integrating care delivery. Since joining Sutter, Oh has helped advance significant investments across the Bay Area, spanning physician recruitment, workforce development, expansion of existing care sites and development of new clinical facilities. Among those investments is the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience & Spine Institute located at Mission Bernal in San Francisco, a new destination for advanced neurological, neurosurgical and spine care expected to welcome patients in 2028. Oh has also helped advance broader growth across the region, including stronger collaboration among medical groups, expanded relationships with independent physicians and continued investment in specialty care. Before joining Sutter Health, Oh served as president and CEO of HCA Healthcare's Trident Health System in Charleston, South Carolina. There, she expanded the system's acute and ambulatory footprint, built tertiary services and developed a people-first culture among employees and physicians. She has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Baylor University and a master's degree in healthcare administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. Oh will assume her new role as chief operating officer on Sept. 28. Sutter Health is launching an internal and national search for the next president of the Greater San Francisco & East Bay Division.

Second Harvest sets ribbon cutting for warehouse space. The Bulletin Published: Sep 18, 2026, 2:25 AM Second Harvest of the Greater Valley will host a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the opening of Second Harvest's new 10,000-square-foot warehouse expansion - the latest milestone as the agency celebrates its 50th year of service in the region. The ribbon cutting is Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. at Second Harvest of the Greater Valley, 1220 Vanderbilt Circle, Manteca. The additional warehouse space can accommodate 348 pallets which is equal to approximately 14.5 truckloads. This provides capacity to store an estimated 290,000 additional pounds of food at any one time. The expansion will allow Second Harvest to receive and organize more food, move it more efficiently and respond more effectively as community needs change. "For 50 years, Second Harvest has grown through the strength of partnerships and a shared commitment to our neighbors," said Jessica Vaughan, CEO of Second Harvest of the Greater Valley. "This expansion gives us the space to serve more efficiently, increase the amount of food available to our community and better support the agencies that help us reach our neighbors in need throughout the areas we serve." The expansion was made possible through community health investments from Sutter Health and the California Food Bank Capacity Program, administered by the California Department of Social Services. "Through the California Food Bank Capacity Program, we are expanding California's emergency food network to better meet the emerging needs of communities throughout the state," said Jennifer Troia, Director of the California Department of Social Services. "We are proud to partner with Second Harvest of the Greater Valley on this 10,000-square-foot expansion of their facility." Second Harvest and Sutter Health have collaborated for years, sharing an understanding that reliable access to nutritious food is an important part of building healthier communities. Some of Sutter's first community health investments supported Second Harvest's Mobile Fresh program. It provides 30-40 pounds of fresh produce and assorted groceries to individuals, families and seniors facing barriers to access. Mobile Fresh trucks are active in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties almost daily, bringing essential nutrition directly to the communities that need it most. Sutter's current community health investment for their Capital Expansion Project helps increase the cold storage capacity and logistics infrastructure inside the expanded warehouse. In the past year, team members from Sutter Memorial Medical Center, Sutter Gould Medical Foundation and Sutter Tracy Community Hospital have also volunteered at Second Harvest to assemble prescription bags for food distribution. "A person's health is affected by many factors outside the walls of our hospitals and care centers, including access to healthy foods. We invest in organizations that help bridge those gaps," said Division Vice President and Ambulatory CEO for Sutter Health's Central Valley Division and current Second Harvest Board Member Amber Campbell. "When we work with organizations like Second Harvest to address these barriers, we can positively impact the overall wellness of individuals, families and entire communities." Second Harvest of the Greater Valley Food Bank opened in 1976 initially serving senior citizens in San Joaquin County. Over the years it has expanded its reach and impact, now distributing more than 20 million pounds of food to 350,000 people annually in San Joaquin, Stanislaus Counties and beyond through a network of over 80 partners and food distribution programs.

Sutter Health and Presidio Trust launch first-of-its-kind partnership. Founding partnership creates a new model for sustaining public spaces and advancing community health through nature. September 15, 2026 16:00 ET | Source: Sutter Health San Francisco, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - As communities look for new ways to improve health, strengthen social connection and sustain treasured public spaces, not-for-profit health system Sutter Health and the Presidio Trust today announced a landmark partnership designed to do all three. As the Presidio Trust's Founding Partner and Official Healthcare Partner, Sutter Health becomes the first nonprofit healthcare organization to hold an official partnership designation with a U.S. national park site. Together, the organizations are creating a new model that connects healthcare, nature and community well-being while helping support one of the nation's most visited urban national park sites. The partnership will bring free health and wellness experiences to the Presidio, beginning with weekly outdoor yoga in fall 2026. In 2027, Sutter Health, through their recently announced partnership with the San Francisco 49ers, will introduce an outdoor wellness installation and additional programming designed to encourage movement, recreation and healthy living. The collaboration comes as healthcare and community leaders increasingly recognize the role that prevention, physical activity, mental well-being and social connection play in people's health. Research has associated time in nature with reduced stress, improved mental well-being, increased physical activity and stronger social ties. "Part of our vision is helping people get and stay well, and so much of that comes down to the choices we make every day," said Warner Thomas, President and CEO of Sutter Health. "Getting outside, staying active and being proactive about your health are important parts of preventative care - helping us reduce health risks, prevent illness and stay healthier over time. Through partnerships like this, more people in the communities we serve will have access to opportunities to be active, support their well-being and enjoy one of the Bay Area's most treasured public spaces." Rooted in a shared belief that access to nature can improve physical and mental well-being, the partnership brings Sutter Health's experience in preventive care to the Presidio's natural setting. It will create new opportunities for residents and visitors of different ages, backgrounds and abilities to support their health through movement, recreation and community connection. "At the Presidio Trust, we've seen the transformative power of nature on people's physical and mental health," said Jean Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of the Presidio Trust. "We're proud to partner with Sutter Health to give more people more reasons to spend time in this magnificent national park site while supporting its long-term sustainability." "San Francisco's public spaces bring life to our neighborhoods and offer places for residents of all ages to move, connect, and explore," said Mayor Daniel Lurie. "This partnership shows what's possible when the public and private sectors come together to invest in the places that strengthen our city and support our people. I want to thank Sutter Health, the Presidio Trust and the San Francisco 49ers for coming together to activate and sustain the Presidio - one of our city's most extraordinary public spaces - and bring more people out to experience everything it has to offer." One of the partnership's first initiatives is Yoga in the Park, presented by Sutter Health, a free weekly wellness series offered from Sept. 13 through Nov. 22 at Outpost Meadow in collaboration with Sports Basement. Open to participants of all ages and abilities, the classes offer opportunities for movement, mindfulness and community in one of the Bay Area's most recognizable outdoor settings. Each session can accommodate up to 50 participants, with advance registration available at here. The partnership will expand in 2027 with an outdoor wellness installation and community programming developed by Sutter Health and the San Francisco 49ers. The experiences will create additional ways for residents and visitors to engage in movement, recreation and healthy living at the Presidio. Through free wellness programming, outdoor experiences and community events, the partnership aims to encourage more people to spend time outside, be physically active and connect with one another. Future initiatives will focus on making health and wellness experiences accessible and welcoming to a broad range of Presidio visitors. A New Model for Public Benefit The Presidio Trust operates under a distinctive self-sustaining financial model and does not receive annual congressional appropriations for its day-to-day operations. It instead relies on earned revenue, philanthropy and strategic partnerships to care for the park and improve the visitor experience. As the inaugural partner in the Presidio Trust's Corporate Sponsorship program, Sutter Health is helping demonstrate a new approach to sustaining public spaces through mission-aligned partnerships. The program creates opportunities for organizations to support community assets while advancing shared goals that benefit the public, including health, recreation, education and environmental stewardship. With an estimated 9.5 million annual visits, the Presidio is consistently among the most visited national park sites in the country, drawing more visitors than Yosemite and the Grand Canyon combined. Its 1,000 acres include landscapes, forests and native plants, along with 53 miles of sidewalks and trails and a free park shuttle. The Presidio is also home to Fort Point National Historic Site, eight monuments and memorials and a public heritage gallery at the Presidio Officers' Club, the park's oldest building. In 2025, the Outpost nature playground and nearby Field Station welcomed 500,000 visits, supported in part by Sutter Health's After Hours program, which extended summer hours for working families. The new partnership builds on that work and expands the organizations' shared vision for the future. Together, Sutter Health and the Presidio Trust aim to demonstrate how healthcare organizations, public institutions and community partners can improve well-being, strengthen public spaces and create lasting benefits for the communities they serve. About the Presidio + Presidio Trust The Presidio is one of America's most visited national park sites, located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, created to bring national park experiences closer to where people live - in cities. Spanning 1,500 acres next to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio is among the most biologically diverse parks in America. Historically home to native peoples and a military post under three flags, its facilities have been reinvented as museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices. The Presidio Trust is the federal agency that stewards the Presidio, in partnership with the National Park Service, and with support from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. The Trust is responsible for funding park operations without annual congressional funding, primarily by leasing homes and workplaces and offering visitor amenities. The new sponsorship program seeks to build a select portfolio of no more than five corporate partners with additional values-aligned organizations committed to supporting the Presidio's mission and the communities it serves. About Sutter Health Sutter Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing comprehensive care throughout California. Committed to health equity, community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected and accessible. Currently serving nearly 3.5 million patients, thanks to our dedicated team of more than 57,000 employees and clinicians, and 12,000+ affiliated physicians, with a unified focus on expanding care to serve more patients. Sutter delivers exceptional and affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health, and hospice services. 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