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New chapter of care opens in Pleasanton. Sep 25, 2026 Sutter Health Sutter Health leaders, colleagues, and elected officials gathered Sept. 17 to celebrate the opening of the new Pleasanton Care Complex, an important milestone in Sutter Health's commitment to expand access to care in the Tri-Valley area. The celebration recognized the many people whose vision, expertise and collaboration helped transform this project from an idea into a welcoming place for care. The 64,000-square-foot facility was designed around the needs of patients and their families, bringing a range of medical specialties together under one roof. Services include orthopedics, podiatry, physiatry, ophthalmology and optometry, audiology, urology, ear, nose and throat care, gastroenterology, and general surgery, along with laboratory and imaging services. Patient care began Monday, Sept. 21, with an ambulatory surgery center expected to open in January 2027. "Today marks another key step forward in expanding access to comprehensive, high-quality care in the Tri-Valley area," said Kevin Cook, president of Sutter Health's Greater Silicon Valley Division. "The Pleasanton Care Complex represents Sutter's commitment to bringing more services closer to where our patients live and work." He thanked the operations, facilities and planning teams who made the Pleasanton Care Complex reality, as well as the providers and care teams who will deliver compassionate, coordinated care to Pleasanton and surrounding communities. "We want to provide the best, most comprehensive, and personalized care for our patients," said Dr. Kurt VandeVort, CEO of Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. Kevin Cook, president of the Sutter Health Greater Silicon Valley Division, accepts certificates from Tamara Dehnert, district representative with California State Senator Jerry McNerney's office, and Ebony Odior, district representative from Assemblymember Liz Ortega's office. Dr. Mat Hernandez, chief medical officer for Sutter Health's Greater Silicon Valley Division, highlighted how the new complex supports a broader strategy to expand capacity and improve access throughout the region. "By building the right care in the right locations, we are making it easier for patients to receive care where they need it, when they need it," said Hernandez. "We are so excited to welcome patients, caregivers and community members to this new chapter of care in Pleasanton." Community leaders also joined the celebration and welcomed the investment. David Haubert, Alameda County supervisor, highlighted the complex's importance to the health and well-being of local families, as well as its support for local jobs and long-term economic vitality. Julie Testa, a Pleasanton city councilmember, noted that bringing multiple specialties together will make care more convenient, connected and accessible throughout the Tri-Valley area. Sutter Health has a growing presence in the region. In July, teams opened the nearby Pleasanton Care Center at 5075 Hopyard Road, offering physical therapy, advanced imaging and full-service pediatric urgent care. Together, these investments are expanding access closer to where people live and work.

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.