Oppose Sutter Health's plan to close Berkeley hospital emergency and acute care services
In Plain English
Sutter Health Corporation plans to stop providing emergency room and hospital services at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley. The closure would eliminate critical medical services for Berkeley and surrounding communities. If approved, the city formally asks Sutter to reconsider and may lobby state officials to block the closure.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Adopted Resolution No. 88-16 and directed staff to send a cover letter with the certified resolution to the Chief Executive Officer of Alta Bates
6 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The city unanimously approved a resolution opposing Sutter Health's plan to close the emergency room and hospital services at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley. The closure would eliminate critical medical care for Berkeley residents and surrounding communities who rely on these emergency services. The resolution formally asks Sutter to reconsider and directs city staff to lobby state officials to potentially block the closure. This represents strong unified opposition from the council, with all six members voting in favor of the measure.
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