This month, 40 members of the John Muir Health team joined our partners at UCSF Health to participate in the Cancer Support Community's 2025 Hope Walk at Walnut Creek Civic Park. Our team member Adriana says she walks to show her patients “that we are with them in their fight. It sends a message of solidarity and lets them know they are not alone." A heartfelt thank you to all who participated, donated, and supported this meaningful cause. #HopeWalk2025 #JohnMuirHealth #UCSFHealth #CancerSupportCommunity #TogetherWeWalk #HopeInAction
#1 in California — and Top 10 in the Nation! We’re proud to share that, according to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the John Muir Health Concord Medical Center has been ranked #1 in California and among the top 10 hospitals nationwide for 30-day survival rates following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Thanks to the generosity of the Valentine Family Foundation, many of these life-saving procedures are performed in the Valentine Family Cardiac Surgery Operating Room, right here in our community. To our donors, physicians, caregivers, and supporters: This honor belongs to you! Together, we’re saving lives and setting the standard for exceptional heart care.
Engineering News Record recently named the best construction projects in California and the Behring Pavilion was named the “Best Health Care” project for 2024. Michael Monaldo, SVP, Facilities Development and Corporate Real Estate (FD/CRE) commented that it was a remarkable 4-year journey from planning to design to construction to opening the project. He credited the incredible team that worked on it, including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, FD/CRE team, physicians, clinicians, staff, operations and support teams, the Foundation, our UCSF partners, and many more for the project’s success. Congratulations to all on this great team effort and the award!
Congratulations to our very own Director of Patient Experience & Engagement, Deborah Austin, for recently being awarded the 2024 Freedom Fund Award by the NAACP Oakland Branch! She has played a key role in elevating issues of belonging and equity in our organization, and in the broader community as chair of the NAACP Health Committee. Deborah was recognized at this year’s Freedom Fund Gala for her efforts to provide health education programs and improve access to healthcare services. Deborah, we are honored to have you on our team!
A special congratulations to our teams for once again making U.S. News & World Report’s list of the Best Hospitals! Our Walnut Creek and Concord Medical Centers tied to rank #2 in the San Francisco Metro Area, and among the top 16 in California out of 418 hospitals. Our Walnut Creek Medical Center is also ranked nationally in Obstetrics & Gynecology (#27). Both of our medical centers earned the designation of "Best Regional Hospitals." Congratulations, #TeamJohnMuirHealth!
Health outcomes are directly impacted by racism and societal inequities. We recently hosted a day of learning with our Community Benefit partners on how to navigate the challenges of implementing changes to address structural racism. We thank all of our panelists, team members, and non-profit partners who bravely engage in this important work to improve equity in the health of our communities.
We recently had a team of our leaders volunteer for Habitat for Humanity's 2024 Women's Leadership Build and the construction of Esperanza Place, an affordable community in Walnut Creek. Safe and affordable housing is needed for individuals and families to live healthy lives. As part of our community health focus, we provide financial and in-kind contributions that support housing and efforts to prevent people from becoming unhoused. With partnerships like this, we can collectively create a healthy and safe community. To learn more about John Muir Health’s community commitment, please visit: https://bit.ly/3wMC3po
Here is well-deserved recognition for our VP of Ancillary Services, Zach Harris, named one of “231 Black Healthcare Leaders To Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review! Zach leads a team of more than 1,800 caregivers and, most recently, served as executive sponsor for our new Behring Pavilion and UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center. We’re fortunate to have such an accomplished leader on our team. To learn more: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/231-black-leaders-in-healthcare-2024.html
Look who we found in the May issue of Diablo Magazine! Jane Willemsen, our very own Chief Operating Officer – congrats on your well-deserved recognition as a beacon of change. Read more about Jane and other inspiring women who serve as leaders and innovators in our community: https://trendmag2.trendoffset.com/publication/?m=3642&i=820575&p=38&ver=html5
Suzanne has been volunteering at our Walnut Creek Medical Center for more than 16 years, after a visit to the Wig Source following her sister's breast cancer diagnosis. The Wig Source serves patients who experience hair loss due to a medical condition by providing beautiful wigs and care guidance free of charge, and Suzanne has generously devoted her time to leading Wig Source for many years in addition to serving as an Auxiliary Board Member. Suzanne has assisted countless community members through her volunteerism, including her own granddaughter who wore a wig for two years starting at age 8 while being treated for Leukemia -- and is now a healthy 21 year old. We thank Suzanne and all of our volunteers for their compassion and warmth in serving our community! #NationalVolunteerMonth
