History
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").
About Us
Dignity Health operates six hospitals in the Greater Sacramento Area — Mercy General Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento and Woodland Memorial Hospital. All five of our Sacramento area hospitals have a rich history within the communities we serve. Well-known for our role in providing specialized care, we are dedicated to achieving medical excellence through constant assessment of the needs in their communities and an investment in people, capacity and innovative new treatments and technology.
Our hospitals’ support programs, services and initiatives are designed to increase access to care and improve the health of a community. Our collaborative partners work together to build bridges to healthcare and community resources to increase access and wellness.
In addition to our acute care hospitals, Dignity Health provides outpatient services through the Mercy Cancer Center, Mercy Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, as well as Dignity Health Medical Foundation, which includes Mercy Medical Group, Woodland Clinic, Dignity Health Medical Group - Sierra Nevada and Dignity Health Advanced Imaging.
Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care. In 2023, Dignity Health provided over $213 million in charitable care and services in the Greater Sacramento region.
Serving Our Community
Our hospitals share a commitment to excellent care that spans decades. Through an investment in Community Health and Outreach, the hospitals address priority health issues and extend a commitment of care to neighborhoods throughout the greater Sacramento region.
Research
Dignity Health currently operates 16 internal Institutional Review Boards throughout Arizona, California and Nevada, providing oversight for more than 1,000 clinical trials across the system.
Mission, Vision and Values
A healthier future for all—inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.
End of Life Option Act
At Dignity Health, we understand that death is a sacred part of life's journey. As such, we will intentionally neither hasten nor delay it.
Healthier Living Workshops
Are you dealing with an ongoing health condition? Are you taking care of someone with an ongoing health condition? Consider one of our Healthier Living Workshops.
Open Enrollment
Dignity Health hospitals, affiliated physicians and outpatient care centers provide nationally recognized personal care. During open enrollment or for special enrollment circumstances, we can help.
Insurance Plans Accepted
Dignity Health is pleased to accept various health insurance plans including HMOs, PPOs, Covered CA plans and Medi-Cal plans.