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Stockton, CA, On March 3, 2026, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors received an oral report from County Administration and Health and Human Services leadership outlining the estimated local impacts of H.R.1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law on July 4, 2025.

San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) is celebrating two major achievements that reflect its ongoing commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care. SJGH recently earned a High Performing designation in Maternity Care from U.S. News & World Report and achieved a zero catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — making it one of only two hospitals in San Joaquin County to earn both distinctions.

French Camp, CA — San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) proudly announces the appointment of Philip Y. Cheng, MD, MBA as the new Medical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Management Services Agreement (MSA) with Dignity Health (now known as CommonSpirit) was extended for an additional 3 years to provide management services at San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH).

The San Joaquin County bargaining team met with the California Nurses Association (CNA) bargaining team today, January 16, 2025 as scheduled. At this time, the teams have not agreed on 20 of CNA’s proposals.