LAKEPORT
Sutter Lakeside Hospital Ranks in Money’s Best Hospitals 2025
Today, Sutter Lakeside Hospital announced that they have earned recognition as one of the 2025 Best Hospitals in America by Money.
Money started with 6,000-plus hospitals across the country and considered only facilities that received a four- or five-star rating for quality from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). According to the CMS, fewer than 1,300 hospitals have a 4-star rating or higher. In addition to these federal metrics, Money incorporated several new gauges of the quality of care and affordability a hospital provides all of which can be found here.
Each of the hospitals on Money’s list was assigned an overall letter grade of between A+ and B (Sutter Lakeside received an A-), the latter being the minimum grade we considered for inclusion, after removing lower scoring hospitals.
“We are honored with this Best Hospital Award, a recognition that highlights the dedication and expertise of our team,” said Tim Stephens, CEO of Sutter Lakeside. “In a rural setting like ours, providing high-quality, compassionate care often requires going the extra mile to address the unique needs of our community. I am incredibly proud of our Sutter Lakeside staff for making exceptional care a reality right here at home.”
This is the third year for Money’s Best Hospitals franchise.
About Sutter Lakeside Hospital
Sutter Lakeside Hospital, part of Sutter Health, is a community-based hospital providing general surgery, labor and delivery, intensive care, emergency, family medicine, medical imaging, physical therapy and many other services. The Joint Commission recognizes this hospital as a Primary Stroke Center for their exceptional ability to provide high-quality stroke care.
About Money
Founded in 1972, Money Magazine helped everyday people live richer lives by learning personal finance strategies that improved their bottom line. Over that time their mission has evolved to guide people to financial victories through up-to-date information, education, and tools as a digital-only destination.
With the rising costs of healthcare, Money sees the direct correlation between quality of care and the lessened financial impact on the consumer, the better the care, the lower the overall, long-term costs.
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WASHINGTON
Thompson reappointed to serve on Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was reappointed by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the bipartisan Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. Thompson is one of four members of Congress to serve on the prestigious commission.
“It is a tremendous honor to be reappointed to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission,” said Thompson. “As a longtime waterfowler and conservationist, I am proud to once again be part of this commission to continue our work protecting and preserving our country’s great wetlands and diverse wildlife.”
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission was established on February 18, 1929 by the passage of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. The Commission was created and authorized to consider and approve any areas of land and/or water recommended by the Secretary of the Interior for purchase or rental by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and to fix the price or prices at which such areas may be purchased or rented. In addition to approving purchase and rental prices, the Commission considers the establishment of new waterfowl refuges.
As Co-Chair of the Land Conservation Caucus, Co-Chair of the Wildlife Refuge Caucus, and a lifelong outdoorsman, preserving America’s wildlife and natural heritage has always been a priority of the Congressman’s. Thompson has served on the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission since 2015, when he became the first member in the commission’s history from the Pacific Flyway.
To date, Thompson has helped conserve 4.68 million acres of North American wetlands and uplands through the Commission, legislation, and Antiquities Act designations.
