A ministry of healing
It was more than a century ago that the Sisters of Mercy broke ground on Sacramento's first private hospital, Mater Misericordiae (Latin for "Mother of Mercy"). The hospital was one of the most modern and best equipped hospitals in California at the time. Since then we've grown in size and sophistication, but our mission has remained unchanged.
Our history
Building stronger communities together
We believe everyone deserves the chance to be healthy and are committed to improving the communities where we live, work, learn and pray.
Every three years, our hospitals conduct Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) to better understand and respond to the health concerns that matter most to our community. We use data and community input to identify top health priorities, then create programs and investments that help improve well-being.
Through strong partnerships with local organizations and our communities, we remain dedicated to providing care and services that truly reflect your needs.
Mercy General Hospital
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Implementation Strategy
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Implementation Strategy
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Implementation Strategy
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Implementation Strategy
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
Woodland Memorial Hospital
2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
2025 Community Health Implementation Strategy
2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (Volume 1) (Volume 2)
2022 Community Health Implementation Strategy
To request more information about these reports or to provide written comments, we welcome you to contact us.
As part of CommonSpirit Health, our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality, affordable care to every member of our community. Guided by our values, we embrace diversity and treat every person with dignity and respect. We do not exclude or deny services to anyone based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This commitment applies across all programs, services and employment.
Welcoming visitors
At our hospitals, patients have the right to choose their visitors. We welcome family, friends and loved ones who provide care and support. Visitation will never be denied or limited based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or disability.
LGBTQIA+ Care
At Dignity Health, we believe everyone deserves high-quality health care. We understand the history of discrimination faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in health care settings. That's why we're committed to providing respectful, welcoming and knowledgeable care, free from bias. Use our Find a Doctor tool to locate an LGBTQIA+ care provider near you.
At Dignity Health, safety is our highest priority for patients and caregivers. All our hospitals follow Highly Reliable Organization (HRO) principles, with every employee trained to recognize and prevent safety issues. These practices help us deliver consistently safe, reliable care. We also take part in public reporting, including the Hospital Quality Transparency Dashboard, to share results openly and help patients make informed choices. Select from the list below to see your hospital’s results compared with state and national averages. Lower numbers mean better care.
Each year, we invest in nonprofit organizations across Sacramento, Nevada and Yolo Counties to strengthen community health. Grants support programs and initiatives that expand access to care, promote wellness and address critical health needs identified in our Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs).
Grant amounts: $20,000–$100,000
Project length: 12 months
Focus areas: Access to care and resources, chronic disease prevention/management, mental health and substance use
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations with at least two partner collaborators
To learn more about eligibility, key dates and upcoming opportunities, visit our program page or contact us by email.
Our hospital foundations (Mercy Foundation, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation and Woodland Healthcare Foundation) raise vital funds for hospital programs, patient care, medical research and training for doctors and nurses. Your contributions help us advance treatments, expand services and care for those who need it most.
You can also make an impact by volunteering. Volunteers bring comfort, warmth and personal connection to patients while supporting our staff. It’s a meaningful way to give back and share in our mission of healing with humankindness.
Stay connected with us on social media for health tips, inspiring patient stories, updates on new services and community events. Our channels celebrate wellness, share important health news and give you a closer look at our care teams in action. From expert advice to wellness challenges and behind-the-scenes moments, there’s something for everyone. Join our online community and be part of the journey to better health.
