UCSF Health welcomed 1,800 teammates and community physicians from two historic San Francisco hospitals today as they officially joined the health system.
“This is an exciting day and an exciting opportunity to build a more equitable, accessible system of care for all patients in our community,” said Shay Strachan, interim president of the UCSF Health Affiliates Network, who will have executive oversight over the two hospitals. “We’re proud of our shared commitment to the people of San Francisco and proud to welcome these new teammates to the UCSF Health community.”
UCSF Health Saint Francis and UCSF Health St. Mary’s hospitals will maintain their existing services, ensuring patients have convenient local access for their primary and specialty care needs. UCSF Health has also committed to retention of the employees of both hospitals. Preserving these historic hospitals will keep patients connected with their community physicians and maintain vital services like the Bothin Burn Center, the Gender Institute, the McAuley Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, and the Sister Mary Philippa Health Center.
“We are excited to be able to preserve these critical services for the City of San Francisco,” said Suresh Gunasekaran, president and chief executive officer of UCSF Health. “We’re investing in these hospitals and the people who work there so that our communities can continue to rely on them for excellent and accessible, everyday health care.”