Dignity Health California Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Environmental Excellence

Sacramento, Calif. — Dignity Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is proud to announce that eight California hospitals have been recognized with Environmental Excellence Awards from Practice Greenhealth, a nationally recognized organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in healthcare.

The awards honor hospitals that demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship and implement innovative sustainability practices that support healthier communities and a more resilient future.

Of the 10 CommonSpirit hospitals recognized nationwide this year, eight are located in California, underscoring the state's leadership in environmental sustainability and Dignity Health California’s ongoing commitment to responsible healthcare operations.

In addition to the hospital-level honors, CommonSpirit also received the health system-level recognition from Practice Greenhealth for the first time, reflecting the organization's enterprise-wide commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable care delivery.

"Environmental sustainability and community health are deeply connected," shared Julie J. Sprengel, California President, Dignity Health. "From reducing waste to improving operational efficiency, our hospitals are taking meaningful steps that benefit patients, employees and the communities we serve. We are proud to see these efforts recognized by a national leader in healthcare sustainability."

The following Dignity Health California region hospitals received Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards:

• California Hospital Medical Center (Los Angeles)

• French Hospital Medical Center (San Luis Obispo)

• Mercy Hospital of Folsom (Folsom)

• Mercy San Juan Medical Center (Carmichael)

• Methodist Hospital of Sacramento (Sacramento)

• Northridge Hospital Medical Center (Los Angeles)

• Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (Grass Valley)

• Woodland Memorial Hospital (Woodland)

These hospitals have implemented sustainability initiatives that help reduce environmental impact while supporting patient health and operational excellence. Their efforts contribute to CommonSpirit Health's broader goal of building healthier communities through responsible environmental practices.

Practice Greenhealth is the nation's leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare, supporting hospitals and health systems in reducing their environmental footprint while advancing quality care.

The recognition reinforces Dignity Health California's commitment to creating healthier futures for the communities it serves and demonstrates how environmental stewardship can positively impact both public health and healthcare delivery.

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About Dignity Health California 

Dignity Health California is a nonprofit network of over 9000 physicians, more than 35,000 employees, 29 acute care hospitals, and 200-plus care-centers, including community hospitals, urgent care, surgery and imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Dignity Health California provides award-winning care to communities in five primary markets across the state: North State, Sacramento, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Southern California. 

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. Learn more at DignityHealth.org and CommonSpirit.org.