I had my first baby with Mercy General Hospital, labor and delivery nurses were amazing.read more

I am sharing my recent experience at Mercy General Hospital Cardiac North…read more During my stay, the attending hospitalist did not listen to me. Because he cut me off and refused to hear my complete sentences, he made me feel entirely dismissed. His response made me feel like because I am a woman and a senior, I was stupid. I had to involve the patient advocacy department just to get my voice heard. Now I want to give special recognition to the following six nurses for their compassion and dedication. Megan Elizabeth Devinder Monika Jay Chuck

Maternity care. I'm extremely upset that a botched epidural has caused me so much ongoing pain. 4…read moredays postpartum I was back in the ER waiting 6 hours plus additional time, to get a blood patch. This did not occur with my first kid that I had at Kaiser! The original anesthesiologist was an older woman. She seems frustrated and couldn't get her hands still. She got upset after I told her the needle wasn't placed right. At this point she kept asking where do you feel it and get jamming it in more. This almost caused me to pass out. She was very rude and not helpful. I knew she messed up at that very moment. When she entered the room she didn't have any bedside manner. I expect anesthesiologist who is giving an epidural to be cordial... Now 6 months later after having my baby.. I'm constantly in pain and having severe neck and shoulder pain. I'm just being told to get another blood patch. Staff needs to be better trained. Another woman was in the ER with me for the same reason. So this is definitely a Sutter issue.

We had to bring my dad to the ER three times in five days before he was admitted to the hospital…read more He had an antibiotic resistant, hospital acquired infection in his hand after having a MOHS surgery from a Sutter dermatologist in October. He had already had a course for 14 days of an oral antibiotic which ultimately failed to treat the infection. Only when his hand had swelled up to the size of a balloon and he couldn't bend his fingers did they admit him. The good news: my Dad had five days of two different IV antibiotics. He is on the mend. His primary care doctor and her colleagues from Sutter were attending physicians which was reassuring. Some of the nurses were wonderful. Hailey, Ruth, and Jessica. Several CNA's were wonderful as well. But on some shifts the care team checked in initially but never seemed to be around. Other shifts he had lots of help. The staff seems overwhelmed and burdened. Some went the extra mile but it seems like a very difficult environment to work in. The bad news: The hospital stay itself was traumatizing for my Dad at almost 87. He had some adverse reactions to the medications (painkillers) and he was clearly delirious for a few days. I'm not sure what happened one night but he apparently got angry at the nurse's station because they were very loud (this was something I noticed in the daytime) and yelled and was apparently intimidating. The next day my Dad had a bed alarm so he couldn't leave his bed. Not even move a butt cheek or it would go off! He told me he felt like he was in prison. He was not oriented to person, place, or time due to his infection and treatment and he felt trapped. I tried to reassure him and I spent many hours in the hospital but the fifth day of his hospitalization he called me at 7 am and said he thought he would die if he had to stay there one more night. He told his doctors as well and they fast tracked his medication delivery and he was released at about 8:30 that night. I heard the nurses call a family member of another patient asking them to come and sit with her because she was pulling out her IV's repeatedly, so it seems that agitation is not out of the norm here. Food: The food is terrible. I had to bring my dad soups and sandwiches because the food was dreadful. He wouldn't eat anything they provided for five days. Unfortunately every meal smelled horrible and was unpalatable. It was basically prison industrial complex food. Thick sliced industrial turkey breast, a scoop of instant mashed potatoes, wilted frozen green beans, and a slather of bright yellow gravy was repeated twice. Dessert was usually sherbet or canned fruit. Breakfast was a bagel and eggs from a carton, scrambled. What is bizarre is that he had a three day stay in the same hospital last year in the cardiac ward and he enjoyed the food. It had fresh ingredients and an appealing quality. Not sure if it was b/c a different ward or if they changed their food vendor. Care for the person: most hospitals have a whole person care approach: they will ask if a patient wants a chaplain, if they have dietary preferences, not here. Absolutely no personal approach or support is provided. Their nondenominational "chapel" is a room with chairs in it. The rooms are all doubles and you are crammed in. Dad had four roommates in five days. His half of the room was directly opposite the nurse's station and they were joking and chit chatting at a significant steady and high pitch. Then he could never see out the window because his roommate had the window view. There were two sets of care team members coming and going- like grand central station. Plus visitors, phone calls, two tvs....disorienting if you were well, let alone sick. Leaving the hospital a CNA that was transporting him at discharge popped in behind the curtain without warning when he was on the side if his bed in underwear....began twisting and lifting my dad's arthritic legs so aggressively that he was getting hurt. I essentially pushed her aside and dressed him myself. Then she argued with me about what floor I was parked on. A bizarre end to a challenging stay. My dad said he felt like he was released from prison that night. He had some PTSD from being in this hospital this time. He is on the mend. We are grateful for the treatment he received. But the environment of the hospital was so challenging that my Dad said he wants to go to Mercy hospital on J St. if he ever needs care. The nursing staff and care environment, whole person approach is caring and calm there. A bonus is the food is fabulous and made from scratch in-house. If he has to go to Sutter Hospital again he said he would prefer to die. I have visited folks in a number of hospitals over the years, and I can say this stay was one of the most chilling and negative experiences ever from ER to discharge. I'm a Sutter patient and I'd be terrified to go to this hospital as a patient...

Dr. McIntyre is great! She is concerned, ask questions and answers questions. She really tries…read moreto get to the bottom of a problem. She listens to you and explains things clearly. Her concern is very clear. We love UC Davis Bell Road. From the minute you check in to the nurse who takes into the room, everyone is friendly and smiling. I have recommend several people.

I felt it pertinent to share some words about two individuals, of the pre-op care team, at UC Davis…read moreHospital Sacramento, California. Cassandra Cooley, RN and Kelly Steinbrecher, CRNA are two of the Nurses who literally made my girl friend Donna Kesners stay so positive, calming her down prior to the surgery, having her broken leg pinned and screwed together due to her Parkinson's Disease that caused her to fall! Their kindness, professionalism and caring personality, that they showed handling Donna, made me so pleased. Their unwavering compassion, dedication and commitment to making sure their patients are satisfied and completely taken care of, has me writing this review. I hope management takes notice with a performance review that will help you both promote with in the future. It's employees like yourselves that companies go out of their way to employ. Thanks again for your special way that you take it upon yourselves to make your patients happy and proud to know you! God Bless you both! Don Pearson 916-307-2426 Donna Kesner 916-277-3679

Our experience here involved the ICU. The rooms are quite small and get really stuffy, so we found…read moreourselves needing to alternate between who was in the room and going out into the hallway for some fresh air. The rooms are conveniently connected into the nurse "hub", so you can call for attention as you need it. The staff had good bedside manner in talking to the visitors, although we noticed some balls being dropped in terms of how the patient was being serviced (e.g. not tying back down an arm restraint after a routine exam which led to the patient ripping off some of their equipment later on). Visitor hours are from 9 am - 9 pm although if you call ahead, they can put you on a 24 hour visiting list. There is a small coffee and pastry station open during the day and also small business vendors set up outside on the day we were here (Friday) to purchase other snacks and goods. Parking lot is big, we were able to easily find a spot. Security is quite lax though - you should get a visitor's badge every time you come in but we walked right in, not realizing we had to stop at the security desk and no one stopped us.

Their Morse Avenue emergency room is horrible. They apparently don't know the true definition of…read moretriage, because they let a couple of obvious cases jump the line. But the rest of us were taken in by order of arrival, DESPITE our condition. I had a festering UTI that was rapidly progressing but sat there for 2.5 hours before being taken in. Another guy came in with a C-bag complaining of abdominal pain and even HE had to wait his turn until two or thee people after me. You would think that reversing or preventing infections would be a little higher priority than a sprained foot or a cold. A rapidly spreading UTI can damage all the parts involved and I imagine a C-bag infection can be even worse so he certainly should have gone ahead of me. Like I said, NO triage at all. No listening to patients when they explain how their body reacts to a specific recurring issue. No compassion, no hustle. Oh, and half the time the RNs were complaining because none of their computers were working properly. Also, one RN that took over started to tell me I still needed my dose of Tylenol pain reliever, but I was like 'no, that was the first thing I received.' So she went back to the computer and was like 'oh you're right; we were looking at the wrong patient record.' Like OMG what if I wasn't paying attention and she didn't say anything? The last RN that discharged me was hella nice and friendly though. Yes, they did treat me, but the delay was very painful and made recovery a lot slower than normal.

My brother was taken to Mercy San Juan by ambulance from a nearby rehab facility…read more He had been discharged from Kaiser Roseville where he was diagnosed with Pneumonia and other issues. Initially we were told that he was transferred back to Kaiser. While at Mercy San Juan my brother was in the care of an amazing human and care provider JEFFREY FONG, RN. Thank God for our nurses especially those who provide care and communicate with the loved ones who are struggling to help and do what is best. Jeff Fong was a godsend for our family, as he not only provided excellent care for my brother but was happy to talk with us about the issues we were facing as a family. Jeffrey Fong RN thank you for your compassion, empathy, professionalism and care you provided. Mercy San Juan thank you for Jeffrey Fong.

Occasionally, the healthiest of people can find themselves in the hospital. A friend in the…read moreindustry advised San Juan over Folsom for ER care. More likely to get surgeon or other help during night and weekend. I believe she's correct. From the moment I blacked out during IV insertion until discharge, I was helped by people who know their field and are damn good at it. Being neurodivergent, the ER and hospital environment is mega-overload. I always disclosed my ND and all of my doctors and surgeons were patient and driven to see my health improve. Some of the people who left a very positive impression = Dr. Leslie Tamura. Advocate, calm, intelligent, a solid rock of the best hospitalist I'll probably ever meet. She made me feel safe, heard and assured I would be in good hands. Rutu, charging nurse for her acceptance, support and humor. Lilian and Marlon for being accepting, caring and relating. Renz and Billy, amazing nurses I could trust. Ken was a cheerful and lighthearted tech assistant. And social worker Ashly, a soul filled with the best energy a patient could ever wish to have. She's in the right field! If you find yourself in the Russell tower (older wing), penthouse floor #5, be aware the rooms can get hot on the southern side but getting a sliver of a view of the helicopter pad (had to get up to see) does give the brain something to masticate and reminds you that others are out there helping others (soul warming). Oh, and that hospital air filtration is impeccable. I also liked the garden on the "second" floor. It is peaceful. And the food, it is decent. I loved the grilled zucchini and white rice. The packaged lemon juice was tasty. I never want to see any of the staff or doctors again unless we cross paths at the store or at a really great party. But, if I ever must go to the hospital again, I will hope to see them or I hope that their cohorts ought to be as awesome as them. Note: cell, text, internet reception in basement/ER is nearly non-existent (not limited to T-Mobile). Their Wi-Fi may as well not exist. Send text messages with the time sent. If it eventually goes through, the other person will know the age of your message. Floors above ER should have significantly better reception. Bring your phone charged and with your wall charger including plug, not just cable. Bring flip flops, dry shampoo, fresh chonies, your preferred ear plugs, comfortable lounging clothes, and hand lotion if you like those things and may be admitted. Note: when you hear a faint nursery chime it means a baby was just born in the hospital. *warm fuzzies*

I had hip replacement surgery Wednesday done by Dr. Hallare. My pre op nurse was named Hannah and…read moreshe was amazing! The anesthesia doctors seemed great although from the moment I was put out I have no clue what went on. Evidently the surgeon and I had a conversation about what music to listen to during my surgery, he said we picked hip hop? Dont remember! My recovery has been swift. Only five days later and my wife and I went to breakfast. Im looking at only missing two weeks! Thanks to everyone who assisted in my surgery and recovery. I also want to mention. Austin Stoker who was nice and he was a familiar face at a time I was pretty nervous. Thank you Dr. Hallare and staff.

1 STAR -- SOUTH KAISER PERMANENTE, THIS IS A JOKE…read more My appointment was at 10:50 AM. It is now 11:50 AM, and I still haven't seen a doctor. No update. No apology. No explanation. Just me sitting here while Kaiser pretends my time isn't worth anything. And let me make something VERY clear: I pay GOOD money for this care. I'm not a Medi‑Cal patient where the system drags its feet because they think it doesn't matter. I pay full premiums. I pay copays. I pay into this system every month. Medical care is NOT free for me, so why is Kaiser acting like I'm here for charity? If you're going to run an hour behind, at least communicate. Respect the people who keep your lights on. Respect the patients who actually PAY for this service. Respect the fact that we have jobs, schedules, and lives outside this waiting room. This level of disregard is embarrassing for a healthcare provider. Do better.

Had to go here for my Daughter. She had to go their emergency room. They have security at the front…read morewho check you in. The place was packed and the wife was already in there with our daughter. Only one visitor at a time for the emergency room. SO I waited for awhile and we switched. They take you picture and print out a sticker ID. It was really busy and my daughter was in a back room. The staff checked in often which was nice. The quality of care seem good and they made sure to check everything out on my daughter.

Worst hospital in the world, they are slower then slow was in there for over 8 hours didn't get a…read morebed or anything, they only did three tests the whole time when I went in for chest pain and etc they said nothing is wrong with me at the end. They only checked in on me once in their waiting room I had to keep asking them for updates and help. Now I have to go somewhere else to get checked because my regular doctor wants me too. 0/10 some staff is nice but there are a lot of rude doctors and nurses. Don't waste your time and breath on this place!!

Best Care, Most Friendly Staff and Doctors from Shriners Hospital. Thank You for Taking Care of my…read moreGreat Grandson. From the Bottom of my Heart to the Top: THANK YOU

Amazing place. Great people helping people in need. A+ for everyone from the reception desks,…read morephotography to the physicians. A light, friendly place for kids who need expert answers. Very impressed with everyone we interacted with. Exceeded expectations.

How to star, the price was very inexpensive, most places want a leg and an a arm .I check some…read moreother places and this one was the best on price, and good area, they give you an appointment right away and they were polite and very helpful, and explained to you the whole proses, the receptionist was very nice and friendly.I came to do a physical exam for my Inmigration residence The Dr explain, each time was she was doing, was honest friendly and fast! Love this place highly recommended

5 star service.reasonable price, Friendly and sympathetic staff…read more i need a new 693 form for my the other 485 filing and it has been couple of months since the first visit, but they offer free service as long as within a year , that is really a pleasant surprise. strongly recommend !

Lets just say that the reason why I am giving this a 5 star rating is because, the staff at the…read moreHospital at the ER last night when I took my wife was beyond amazing. I mean they went through the normal procedures for patients who have chest pain, but to see how quickly they got her issue resolved was very impressive to me. Yes we stayed there from 6pm to about 10pm, but that tells me that they were very thorough. From the time we got there until the time we left they were very attentive to her. They took blood a couple of times and also did EKG's a couple of times as well. Being someone who just moved to the Folsom area, we weren't 100% sure on who to go with. They advised to have my wife follow up with her PCP due to they didnt find any Heart Attack symptoms. So let me start off by saying Thank you Mercy Hospital. Your Staff, your attentiveness to my wife didnt go unnoticed and it was very appreciated how well you cared for her. If we need any further Health Care, we will be back.

I recently presented to Mercy Hospital Emergency Room because I wanted to rule out a blood clot in…read moremy leg. I had driven a 5 hour drive that day and my leg was just not feeling right when I arrived home. Better safe than sorry. This review is about the high points and low points of that visit. Every single one of the medical professionals with whom I came into contact were phenomenal. I am talking the doctors, nurses, u/s technician. The time arriving and departing was appropriate given it is an Emergency Department and I was not in any urgent medical state at that point. I interacted with two registration personnel during my time there. One when I entered the ER and the other at some point during my stay regarding further insurance information. These two employees were the most unprofessional people one could never hope to come into contact with during an emergency visit under any circumstance. It was like they selected the least customer savvy employees they could possibly find to put in critical positions. I was truly agast! Rude, barely able to put a grammatically correct sentence together and not an ounce of compassion nor kindness for the types of patients they were serving. I watched them as I waited demean patient after patient in utter shock. Now... there is no way Mercy Emergency Department management is unaware of these , pathetic, unskilled employees wreaking havoc on sick and, in some cases, frightened patients. There is no world where this would be acceptable behavior. I am certainly glad I am not a Dignity Health plan member. My Health Care Provider would never hire employees like these. What were they thinking? I have read Mercy's responses to some of these Yelp reviews. Embarrassing in my opinion. Better to not respond at all than write pathetic, patronizing dribble. Do better Dignity Health.