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Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Awards $176,000 to Local Nonprofits in 2026

Sequoia Hospital funding for local nonprofits is part of a broader commitment by CommonSpirit Health, which awarded a total of $15 million to 329 organizations nationwide.

Dignity Health Appoints Christine McSweeney as the new Hospital President for Sequoia and Dominican Hospitals

McSweeney will oversee operations and strategic growth for both Sequoia and Dominican Hospitals, further strengthening Dignity Health’s presence and commitment to communities across the Central Coast Market.

Sequoia Hospital Achieves 2026 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award

Sequoia Hospital’s achievement is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the national leaders in patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates from approximately 4,500 hospitals.

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.

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital and Stanford Health Care Align Efforts to Elevate Cardiothoracic Surgery

Collaboration Builds Upon Sequoia Hospital’s Tradition of Excellence in Leading-Edge Cardiovascular Surgical Expertise.

Dignity Health Sequoia 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.

Renowned OBGYN and Healthcare Leader Dr. Anjali Rao Joins Sequoia Hospital as Chief Medical Officer

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Anjali Rao, MD, MPH, OBGYN as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective March 3, 2025.

Sequoia Hospital Earns 4th Consecutive ‘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 Sequoia Hospital Provided More Than $3,687,820 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City provided more than $3,687,820 million during fiscal year 2024 (FY24) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medically necessary care.

Dignity Health Sequoia 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 Sequoia Hospital has been recognized in the Human Rights Campaign.

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

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally.

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 Sequoia Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and Premier’s PINC AI™

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital today was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™, the technology and services brand of Premier, Inc., and reported by Fortune.

Sequoia Hospital Performs Revolutionary Heart Procedure

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital performed its first Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) last week, becoming one of the few hospitals in the nation to perform this procedure and the first in Northern California to use the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation.

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 Sequoia Hospital Donates $149,928 to local nonprofits in 2024

Dignity Health SequoiaHospital announced today the distribution of $149,928 to community based organizations.

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.

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is first hospital in California to implant first-of-its kind Extravascular Defibrillator to treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is the first in the state of California and Western United States to implant a novel extravascular defibrillator to treat patients with dangerously fast heart rhythms, a condition that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital and Sequoia Healthcare District Fund $100,000 in Holiday Food Grants to Fill Critical Food Security Need

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital and the Sequoia Healthcare District have announced $100,000 in funding for vulnerable populations on the Peninsula facing ongoing food insecurity.

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Provided More Than $23 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY23

Sequoia Hospital takes a comprehensive approach to improving community health, including not only inpatient, outpatient and emergency medical care, but also a range of prevention and health improvement programs.

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

Sequoia Hospital Announces Grants to Five Peninsula Nonprofits

Through five local collaboratives, Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital will provide more than $137,000 in funding to community-based organizations to support the health and wellness of San Mateo County families, youth and individuals who are 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.

Sequoia Hospital Earns 2022 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital was named a Top General Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowl

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Sequoia Hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Sequoia Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

Sequoia Hospital Provided More Than $29 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY22

Sequoia Hospital provided more than $29 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...

$4 Million Raised for CT Imaging at Sequoia Hospital

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital has announced the full funding of a $4M dual-source CT scanner and the completion of the Sequoia Hospital Foundation’s Imaging for Tomorrow fundraising campaign.

Sequoia Hospital Receives “LGBTQ+ Equality Leader” Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as a LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

Sequoia Hospital Announces Grants to Five Peninsula Nonprofits

Through five local collaboratives, Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital will provide nearly $133,000 in funding to community-based organizations.

Sequoia Hospital and Sequoia Healthcare District Fund $100,000 in Holiday Food Grants

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital and the Sequoia Healthcare District have announced $100,000 in funding for vulnerable populations on the Peninsula facing ongoing food insecurity.

Sequoia Hospital Provided More Than $5 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY21

Sequoia Hospital provided $5,391,249 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.

Dignity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Employees

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

Sequoia Hospital Ranks Fourth in Region on the U .S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings 2021-22

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital today announced that it has been included in the annual U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 Best Hospitals rankings.

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

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Recognized for Higher Quality Maternity Care

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

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

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital Celebrates 70 Years of Care

Sequoia Hopsital and Sequoia Healthcare District Fund $250,000 in Emergency Food Grants

Sequoia Hospital Provided More Than $23 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY20

Sequoia Hospital Birth Center Named Among ‘Best of the Best’ for 11 Straight Years

Sequoia Hospital Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

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

Sequoia Hospital Ranks Fifth in Region on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings 2020-21

Sequoia earned a "High Performing" ranking in seven categories

Visionary Donor Gives $10 Million to Sequoia Hospital

Largest-ever gift provides vital funding to the hospital's award-winning cardiac program amidst the financial challenges of COVID-19.

Sequoia Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades for Excellence in Patient Safety and Patient Experience

Hospital is among the top two percent to receive both awards nationwide.

Sequoia Hospital Resumes Elective Procedures

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.

Sequoia Hospital Again Receives 5-Star Overall Hospital Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Rating showcases Sequoia's continuing commitment to excellence.

Sequoia Hospital Now Offering Advanced Bone Density Screening

New service provides non-invasive, 20-minute screening critical to maintaining bone health.

Sequoia Hospital Announces Grants to 30 Local Nonprofits

Nearly $140,000 in grants awarded to San Mateo County organizations

Sequoia Hospital Receives 7th Consecutive 'A' for Patient Safety in Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

National recognition also honors Sequoia as a "Straight A" hospital

Sequoia Hospital Receives National Recognition for Treatment of Stroke and Heart Failure

Hospital Receives Three Awards from Healthgrades

Sequoia Hospital Provided More Than $19 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY19

Jennifer Svihus Named President of Sequoia Hospital Foundation

Svihus brings extensive experience in nonprofit management and fundraising

Sequoia Hospital Birth Center Named Among 'Best of the Best' for 10 Straight Years

Overall hospital also recognized.

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

Sequoia Hospital Partners with Redwood City Schools for 19th Annual Make Time for Fitness Event

More than 800 students learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle through the interactive field trip

Sequoia Hospital Receives Sixth Consecutive 'A' for Patient Safety in Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Awards

Sequoia Hospital Receives 5-Star Rating for Quality from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Sequoia Hospital Announces Grants to 25 Local Nonprofits

Nearly $135,000 in grants awarded to San Mateo County organizations

Sequoia Hospital Earns National Award for Quality

Sequoia Hospital Receives 5th Consecutive 'A' for Patient Safety in Fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

National Study Finds Sequoia Hospital Among Top 10 Percent in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery; Pulmonary Care

Sequoia received 10 Healthgrades awards in the areas of cardiac surgery, orthopedics, stroke, and pulmonary care

Sequoia Hospital Heart Symposium Offers Education on Cutting-Edge Care

Event for physicians addressed standards of cardiac care from prevention to surgery

Sequoia Hospital and Birth Center Named Among 'Best of the Best'

Sequoia Hospital's Birth Center receives this recognition for the ninth year

Sequoia Hospital Receives Highest Possible Rating for Isolated Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Designation demonstrates Sequoia's clinical excellence in vascular procedures

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

Sequoia Hospital Partners with Redwood City Schools for 18th Annual Make Time for Fitness Event

More than 800 students learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle through the interactive field trip

Sequoia Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades for Outstanding Patient Experience

The survey questions focus on patients' perspectives of their care in the hospital.

Sequoia Hospital Again Receives an 'A' for Patient Safety in Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

This recognition is the latest of several Sequoia Hospital has received recently for patient safety and quality care.

Sequoia Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers

The Sequoia Hospital stroke care team provides a coordinated response and specialized care 24 hours a day.

Sequoia Hospital Receives 5-Star Rating for Quality from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Only 337 hospitals nationwide received a 5-star rating.

Sequoia Hospital Announces Grants to Local Nonprofits

More than $130,000 in grants awarded to San Mateo County organizations

Sequoia Hospital Receives National Recognition for Patient Safety

Another "A" grade for Sequoia for preventing errors, infections, and accidents

Sequoia Hospital Recognized as Among Nation's Best for Cardiac Surgery

Sequoia receives 12 Healthgrades awards in the areas of cardiac surgery, pulmonary care, and gynecologic surgery.

Sequoia Hospital and Birth Center Named Among 'Best of the Best'

This is the eighth time Sequoia Hospital's Birth Center has received this recognition

Dignity Health, UCSF Health Announce Bay Area Collaboration

Plan Builds on Shared Mission to Provide Quality Care for All

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

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

Sequoia Hospital Partners with Redwood City Schools for 17th Annual Make Time for Fitness Event

More than 1,000 students learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle through the interactive field trip

Dignity Health's Bay Area Hospitals Again Receive "A" Grades for Patient Safety

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

Sequoia Hospital Recognized for Achievements in Patient Safety and Patient Experience

Sequoia Hospital Offers Faster More Accurate Diagnostic Imaging

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital now offers 128-slice computed tomography (CT scans to diagnose medical conditions and diseases throughout the body.

Sequoia Hospital Announces Grants to Local Nonprofits

Through four collaboratives, Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital will provide more than $100,000 in funding to 15 community-based organizations to support the health and wellness of San Mateo County families, youth, and individuals who are most in need. 

Dignity Health Bay Area Hospitals Earn A Grades for Safety

Dignity Health's Bay Area hospitals-Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco-were all recognized for dedication to patient safety with an "A...

Sequoia Hospital Recognized Among Nations Best for Cardiac Care

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best hospitals for cardiac surgery and one of America's 100 Best hospitals for cardiac care by Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, compare, ...

Sequoia Hospital Offers Mobi C Artificial Spinal Disc Replacement

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital now offers Mobi-C Cervical Disc (Mobi-C surgery, the most advanced technology available to alleviate pain from herniated, bulging, and slipped discs in the neck.

Sequoia Hospital Birth Center Named Among Best of the Best

For the seventh consecutive year, Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital was voted a Best Birth Center by readers of Bay Area Parent magazine in its 'Best of the Best' annual survey. 

Sequoia Hospital Partners with Redwood City Schools for 16th Annual Make Time for Fitness Event

Today, 9-year-old Kristin Carelius learned about the dangers of vaping, how many teaspoons of sugar are in one can of soda, and that yoga is good for both the body and mind.   

Local Dignity Health Hospital Receives Healthgrades Patient Safety Award

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City and Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz have received the 2016 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians ...

Sequoia Hospital Receives Highest Possible Rating for Aortic Valve Replacement

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital has received a three-star rating for the quality of its aortic valve replacement procedures from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS, the highest designation possible for medical facilities. 

Dignity Health Bay Area Hospitals Earn Blue Distinction Care Designation for Quality Knee and Hip Surgeries

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 - as Blu...

Sequoia Hospital Earns Blue Distinction Specialty Care Designation for Quality in Cardiac Care

Dignity Health Sequoia 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.