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All Electric Medical Mobile Van – Funded by Community Donations – Arrives at Dominican Hospital and is Celebrated at Ribbon Cutting

The all-electric mobile medical van provides patients an improved experience for episodic health issues and preventive services, still at no cost.

Dignity Health’s Sequoia Hospital and Dominican Hospital each earn 5 stars in latest CMS quality rankings

The ratings, ranging from 1 to 5 stars, summarize a hospital's performance across 46 quality measures in five areas: Mortality, Safety of Care, Readmission, Patient Experience, and Timely and Effective Care.

Dominican Hospital Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States.

Women of Wellness Council Donates $144,500 in Funding for Dominican Hospital

This year marks the seventh round of funding for essential programs and technology, with over $584,500 raised to support these initiatives.

Dominican Hospital Makes History with World’s First Combined Artificial Talus and Total Ankle Replacement

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has successfully performed the world’s first procedure which combines an artificial talus bone with a total ankle replacement.

Dominican Hospital Performs First Neuromodulation Implant for Heart Failure in the Region

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has successfully performed the first Barostim™ implant in the region, marking a major advancement in heart failure treatment.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Awards $229K in Community Health Grants to Local Non-Profits

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has awarded $229,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves in Santa Cruz County.

Dominican Hospital Unveils HeartFlow Analysis, A Cutting-Edge Heart Disease Diagnostic Tool

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital now offers a proven, non-invasive diagnostic option for individuals with suspected heart disease.

Dominican Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Provided More Than $4,375,703 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz provided more than $4,375,703 million during fiscal year 2024 (FY24) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medically necessary care.

Women of Wellness Council Donates $116,000 in Funding for Dominican Hospital

The WoW Council proudly allocated $87,000 in funding with an additional $29,000 in anonymous support.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Receives National Recognition from Human Rights Campaign in 2024 Healthcare Equality Index

As the nation celebrates Pride Month, Dignity Health is honored to announce that Dominican Hospital has been recognized in the Human Rights Campaign.

Dignity Health and Aetna® Reach Agreement

The effective date of the new agreement is April 1 and health care services received by Aetna members since April 1 will be covered at the members’ in-network benefit levels.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Morehouse School of Medicine Announces Inaugural Class of Family Medicine Residents

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine, is proud to announce the selection of its first cohort of residents, marking a significant milestone in addressing healthcare disparities in Santa Cruz.

Dignity Health and Central California Alliance for Health Reach Three-Year Contract Renewal Agreement

The deal comes after months of negotiations to ensure a fair and equitable agreement for both organizations reflective of the current state of health care.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Donates $207,942 to local nonprofits in 2024

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital announced today the distribution of $207,942 to community based organizations across Santa Cruz County.

Dignity Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Diversity

This survey of over 220,000+ individuals included representation at over 1.5 million companies in America.

Dignity Health Partners with Replate to Tackle Climate Change by Ensuring Excess Food Goes to Feeding Programs, Not Landfills

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz and Sequoia Hospital Redwood City announced a new partnership with Replate, a leading food recovery organization in an effort to combat climate change while helping those in our communities who don’t have.

Dominican Hospital Staff Raise More than $18,000 for Local Food Bank

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital holiday basket fundraiser raised $18,500 for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Provides Santa Cruz County $750,000 to Help Youth in Critical Need of Behavioral Health Services

These funds will support HSA to establish a temporary diversion of youth experiencing a behavioral health crisis to a preferred Emergency Department with trained behavioral health staff.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Provided More Than $40 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY23

Dignity Health provides emergency medical care and medically necessary care in our hospital facilities to all patients, without regard to a patient’s financial ability to pay.

Major Donation Marks a New Chapter for the Dignity Health Mobile Wellness Clinic, Enhancing Vital Care to Communities in Need

In collaboration with the Dominican Hospital Foundation, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital announced that it received a transformative donation of $1 million towards a $2.145 million philanthropy-funded campaign.

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Recognized on Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2023 List

This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on May 10 and can be viewed on Newsweek’s website.

Dominican Hospital Receives $2 Million Grant from California Department of Health Care Access and Information to Support New Primary Care Residency Program

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, in collaboration with the Dominican Hospital Foundation, announced that it received $2 million in grant funding from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to benefit the new Morehous

Dominican Hospital Awards Nearly $200,000 in Grants to Five Local Nonprofits

Each nonprofit was recognized for its commitment to providing innovative resources and support to improve quality of life for the Santa Cruz County residents most in need.

Dignity Health California Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023

Respondents were asked questions about corporate culture, working environment and other subjects at both their own companies and others they were familiar with. The survey yielded more than 350,000 company reviews.

Dominican Hospital Provided More Than $40 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY22

Dominican Hospital provided more than $40 million during fiscal year 2022 (FY22) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medical necessary care, unreimbursed costs of Medi-Cal, community health improvement services...

Dominican Hospital Receives “LGBTQ+ Equality Top Performer” Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

The HEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

Dignity Health Awards $1M to Housing Matters to Build Permanent Supportive Housing

Dignity Health and Housing Matters today announced that Dignity Health is awarding a $1M Homeless Health Initiative grant to Housing Matters to build a permanent supportive housing residence.

Dominican Hospital Announced as Training Site for New Partnership to Expand Representation in Health Care

The announcement launches the first phase of the More in Common Alliance, a 10-year, $100 million initiative to increase cultural competency and expand representation to improve both access and quality of care patients receive.

Dominican Hospital Provided Nearly $13 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY21

Dominican Hospital provided $12,971,258 in patient financial assistance and community benefit programs in fiscal year 2021 (FY21).

Dignity Health Northern California Division Hospitals Receive ‘Get With the Guidelines’ Awards

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association awards recognize 11 Northern California Dignity Health hospitals for commitment to the highest quality stroke, heart failure and diabetes care.

Dominican Hospital Women of Wellness (WoW) Council Announces $65,000 in Funding

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received $65,000 in funding from the Women of Wellness (WoW) Council, a local women’s giving society.

Dignity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees

Dominican Hospital is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

Dominican Hospital Receives ‘A’ for Patient Safety in Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality Maternity Care

Dominican Hospital Gives 5,000th COVID-19 Vaccination

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital today announced it has now given 5,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 1A health care workers in Santa Cruz County.

Dr. Todd Strumwasser Expands Role as President of CommonSpirit Health's Northern California Division

CommonSpirit Health today announced that Dr. Todd Strumwasser has assumed additional responsibilities and duties as President of the newly expanded Northern California Division.

Dominican Hospital Earns Three-Year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accreditation

The achievement is the highest level of accreditation given to acute rehabilitation centers

Dominican Hospital Provided More than $29 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY20

Dominican Hospital offers a comprehensive approach to improve community health, including financial assistance for those unable to afford medical necessary care.

Dignity Health Northern California Division Hospitals Receive ‘Get With the Guidelines’ Awards

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association awards recognize five Northern California Dignity Health hospitals.

Dominican Hospital Women of Wellness Council Announces $75,000 in Funding

Second year of funding supports and expands women's health services at the hospital.

Newsweek Recognizes Dominican Hospital as a Best Maternity Care Hospital

Distinction places the hospital among just 231 medical facilities nationwide recognized for superior maternity care.

Dominican Hospital Receives 'A' for Patient Safety in Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Dominican Hospital Resumes Elective Procedures

Using a phased approach, the hospital will focus on medically necessary, time-sensitive surgeries.

Anonymous Donor Gives $1 Million to Dominican Hospital

Donation was made in honor of hospital employees as thanks for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dignity Health Offers Free Virtual Urgent Care Visits for Patients Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms

Health system encourages communities to consult with a medical professional virtually for initial medical guidance on the coronavirus.

Dominican Hospital to Limit Visitors

Limitation put in place as a protective measure against COVID-19, seasonal flu, and other flulike illnesses.

Dominican Hospital Awards Nearly $190,000 in Grants to Six Local Nonprofits

Grants include $40,000 for a teen-driven program to provide meals to individuals and families in crisis due to life-threatening illness.

Sutter Health Plus Adds Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz County

The HMO’s network is expanding to include Dominican Hospital as of January 1.

Dominican Hospital Receives A for Patient Safety in Fall 2019

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national recognition of the hospital’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Dominican Hospital Rated in Top 10 Percent for Heart Care

Hospital Receives Six Total Awards from Healthgrades

Dominican Hospital Provided More Than $40 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY19

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital provided more than $40 million in community benefit programs in fiscal year 2019 (FY19).

New 3D Navigation System Helps Dominican Hospital Doctors Identify Lung Cancer Sooner

Community donations to the Dominican Hospital Foundation bring life-saving technology to Santa Cruz County

Dominican Hospital Women of Wellness Council Announces $55,000 in Funding

First round of funding supports and expands women’s health services at the hospital

Dignity Health Bay Area Hospitals Receive 'Get With the Guidelines' Stroke Gold Plus Awards

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association awards recognize four Bay Area hospitals for commitment to the highest quality stroke care

Dominican Hospital Renovation and Expansion Project Brings the Future of Health Care to Santa Cruz County

Project will add 84,000 square feet and a parking garage

Pediatric Center for Excellence Receives $125,000 Grant from Dominican Hospital

Grant supports Santa Cruz Community Health Centers' pediatric nursing program

Dominican Hospital Receives National Award for Environmental Excellence and Innovation

Annual awards program honors hospitals driving the health care sector toward a greener, healthier future

vDominican Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

Re-certification demonstrates Dominican's commitment to effective, timely, and comprehensive stroke care

Dominican Hospital Awards Nearly $180,000 in Grants to Six Local Nonprofits

Grants include $50,000 for a program to connect substance use disorder patients with resources after discharge

Dominican Hospital Awarded Re-Certification as Chest Pain Center

Hospital underwent rigorous on-site review by The Joint Commission

100th TAVR Procedure Completed at Dominican Hospital

Advanced cardiac procedure allows for replacing a heart valve without opening a patient’s chest

Dominican Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Neurosciences, Critical Care

Healthgrades 5-star awards for Dominican in neurosurgery and treatment of sepsis

Dominican Hospital Opens New Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

State-of-the-art facility offers dedicated rehabilitation services for adults and children

Dominican Hospital First in Santa Cruz County to Offer da Vinci Xi Robot

Robotic Surgery System Is the Most Advanced Technology Available for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dominican Hospital Receives National Award for Environmental Excellence

Practice Greenhealth Partner for Change Award honors superior performance in environmental stewardship

Dignity Health Bay Area Hospitals Receive 'Get With the Guidelines' Awards

American Heart Association awards recognize four Bay Area hospitals for commitment to quality care

Dominican Hospital Opens Functional Rehabilitation Garden

Outdoor therapeutic space is first of four healing gardens planned

Dominican Hospital Partners with Local Organizations to Provide a Continuum of Care for the Most Vulnerable in Our Community

Passport to Health program provides a holistic approach to care for local residents

National Lung Cancer Screening Center

Hospital voluntarily underwent a rigorous assessment by the American College of Radiology

Visitors Limited Due to Influenza

To limit exposure and spread of seasonal flu to patients, visitors, and staff, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has implemented the following visitor restrictions.

Dominican Awards Grants to Six Local Nonprofits

Annual community grants program provides nearly $180,000 to local organizations

National Recognition for Patient Safety

Another 'A' grade for Dominican for preventing errors, infections, and accidents

National Accreditation - Commission on Cancer

A multidisciplinary, holistic approach to treating cancer results in improved patient care

Breaking Ground on Healing Courtyards Initiative

Project to transform Dominican Hospital courtyards and lounges into tranquil, green spaces to reduce stress and promote healing

Dominican Hospital Integrates Dominican Zen Program into Patient Care

New program helps increase comfort, reduce stress, and promote healing.

Dominican Hospital Launches First In-House 24/7 Obstetrics Program in Santa Cruz County

Dominican joins a growing number of hospitals nationwide employing an OB/GYN hospitalist model to supplement physician hours and enhance access to care for patients.

Dignity Health's Bay Area Hospitals Receive Get With The Guidelines Awards

Hospitals recognized for their commitment to quality stroke and heart failure care

Three National Awards | Press Center | Dominican Hospital | Dignity Health

Annual awards program honors hospitals driving the health care sector toward a greener, healthier future

Patient Safety Grade | Press Center | Dominican Hospital | Dignity Health

Leapfrog recognizes hospitals for protecting patients against errors, infections, and accidents

Dominican Hospital Recognized with Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received the Healthgrades 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Awardâ„¢, a designation that recognizes superior performance in hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable...

Faster More Accurate Diagnostic Imaging

Santa Cruz Comprehensive Imaging, LLC, a joint venture between Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Radiology Medical Group of Santa Cruz County, now offers 128-slice computed tomography (CT) scans to better diagnose...

Dominican Hospital Awards Grants to Six Local Nonprofits

Each of the nonprofits is dedicated to improving health and providing resources and support for the families, youth, and individuals in Santa Cruz County who are most in need.

Dominican Hospital Receives National Recognition for Heart Bypass Surgery

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received a three-star rating for the quality of its coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the highest designation possible.

Dominican Hospital Partnership with Kindred Hospital Rehab

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, the leading provider of outpatient rehabilitation therapy in Santa Cruz County, is pleased to announce a partnership with Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services, a national leader, to provide....

Dignity Health Bay Area Hospitals Earn A Grades for Safety

Leapfrog rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital.

Dominican Hospital is a Healthgrades Five Star Recipient

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital today announced that it has received 5 star recognition for the quality of its care of gastrointestinal bleeds and gallbladder removal surgery from Healthgrades, the leading online resource helping consumers...

Dominican Hospital Recognized as Platinum Fit-Friendly

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association, the highest recognition possible, for helping employees eat better and move more.

Dominical Hospital Receives American Heart Association Gold Plus Award

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.

Dominican Hospital Launches Dare to CARE

Local business owner Ted Burke took 20 minutes out of a busy morning this week to make sure that his cardiovascular health is on track.

Dominican Hospital Receives Practice Greenhealth Emerald Award

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received the 'Greenhealth Emerald' Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation's leading health care membership community dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint of health care organizations worldwide.

Local Dignity Health Hospitals Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz and Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City have received the 2016 Patient Safety Excellence Awardâ„¢ from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physician

Dignity Bay Area Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction Care Designation

Blue Shield of California has selected all four Dignity Health hospitals in the Bay Area - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco...

Dominican Breast Center Offers Tomosynthesis 3D Mammography

The Dominican Breast Center is the only medical facility in Santa Cruz County delivering tomosynthesis, the latest advancement in mammogram technology.

Dominican Hospital Earns Blue Distinction Specialty Care Distinction

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received designation as a Blue Distinction® Center in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally...

Dominican Hospital Awards $200000 Grant to Address Housing

Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has awarded a $200,000 grant to support the United Way of Santa Cruz County's Smart Path to Housing and Health program, a first-of-its-kind initiative addressing the housing and health care needs...