Media and Press

Cardiac Program and Family Birth Center to be Named Following Transformational Multi-Million Dollar Gift to the Friends of Mercy Foundation

The Friends of Mercy Foundation is proud to announce two significant philanthropic investments that will transform care at the Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest.

Memorial Hospital and Mercy Southwest join Dignity Health hospitals across California earning the most safety awards than any other health system in the state

Memorial Hospital earns five “Straight A”, Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, and Mercy Hospital Southwest received a consecutive “A” grade rating for the Spring 2025 cycle

Dignity Health Strengthens Commitment to Community with Bakersfield Arena, Theater and Convention Center Partnership

An official unveiling of the newly renamed venue is scheduled for mid-March 2025.

Dignity Health—Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Southwest Named to U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.

Dignity Health—Mercy Southwest and Memorial Hospital Earn Consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade Ratings from The Leapfrog Group

New Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety.

Dignity Health Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield Welcomes New President & CEO Simon Ratliff

Dignity Health is proud to announce that Simon Ratliff has been selected as the new President and CEO of Bakersfield’s Mercy Hospitals.

Dignity Health - Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Provided More Than $11 Million in Patient Financial Assistance in FY24

Mercy & Memorial Hospitals provided more than $11 million during fiscal year 2024 (FY24) in patient financial assistance for those unable to afford medical necessary care.

Dignity Health—Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Receive “LGBTQ+ Equality Leader/High Performer” Recognition in 2024 Healthcare Equality Index

In the 2024 report, a record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process.

Mercy Hospital Southwest and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

New Grade for spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety

Dignity Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Diversity

This survey of over 220,000+ individuals included representation at over 1.5 million companies in America.

Dignity Health—Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield Maintains Center of Excellence Accreditation in Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery

Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Mercy’s Robotic Surgical Center has met nationally and internationally recognized standards.

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Southwest Celebrates Major Milestone with Final Beam Raising at the New Hardt Foundation Tower

This achievement marks a significant moment in the construction process of the new four-story, 106-bed patient care tower which will advance healthcare services west of Highway 99.

Dignity Health – Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield Achieves Milestone in Robotic Surgery Cases

The S.A. Camp Companies Robotic Surgical Center at Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield is proud to announce that it has reached over 2,000 minimally invasive robotic surgery cases in less than 5 years, earning the Centers of Excellence distinction.

Dignity Health California Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023

Newsweek and market data research firm Plant-A Insights looked at 1,000 companies and based their scores on publicly available data...

Dignity Health Bakersfield Hosts Drive-Thru Community Grants Parade to Distribute $424,604 to Seven Local Non-Profits

Community grants range from $25,000 to $75,000 and support projects and programs benefitting underserved and vulnerable populations in Kern County.

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Receive LGBTQ+ Equality Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Receive LGBTQ+ Equality Recognition in 2022 Healthcare Equality Index

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield Announces Benjamin (BJ) Predum as New President & CEO

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield Announces Benjamin (BJ) Predum as New President & CEO

Dignity Health Bakersfield and Marley’s Mutts Partner Unleash New Pet Therapy Program for Patients and Staff

A new team of dog-tors will be making their rounds at Mercy and Memorial Hospitals, thanks to a new partnership between Dignity Health and Marley’s Mutts® Dog Rescue.

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Breaks Ground On New Southwest Tower Expansion Project

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Breaks Ground On New Southwest Tower Expansion Project

New Chief Operating Officer Named for Dignity Health Memorial Hospital

Terri Church, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Dignity Health Memorial Hospital, has accepted the position as Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Memorial Hospital

Bruce Peters, President & CEO of Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield, Announces Retirement from Dignity Health

Bruce Peters, President & CEO of Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield, Announces Retirement from Dignity Health

Dignity Health Bakersfield Provided More Than $82 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY21

Dignity Health Bakersfield Provided More Than $82 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY21

Mercy Hospitals Vaccine Announcement

Mercy Hospitals Vaccine Announcement

CSU Bakersfield COVID-19 Vaccination Hub Appointment and Walk-In Eligibility

Dignity Health Bakersfield Invites Community to Honor Health Care Heroes and First Responders During COVID-19 Surge

Dignity Health Bakersfield invites the community to join us in honoring those called to care during the pandemic through a campaign called Operation White Lights.

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals to provide $365,318 in funding to local non-profits

Bank of America Invests a Quarter-Million in Mercy Hospital Southwest Expansion Project

Largest local gift ever awarded by Bank of America in the region

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Provide more than $66 Million in Patient Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Programs in FY19

Announcement of Major Gifts for Tower Expansion at Mercy Hospital Southwest

Generosity of local families will advance healthcare in Bakersfield's growing Westside

American Heart Association Finds Strengthened Support in Kern County

Dignity Health Mercy and Memorial Hospitals makes "Life is Why" multi-year commitment, the first of its kind in the region.

U.S. Army and Dignity Health Join Forces

Garden Pathways and Dignity Health to Pilot First-of-its-Kind Homeless Outreach and Intervention Program

This first-of-its-kind local targeted approach to homelessness identifies the risks and needs within a defined area.

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital receives 'Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award'

The American Heart Association Award recognizes Mercy Hospital's commitment to quality stroke care.

Dignity Health Mercy Hospitals Recognized for Higher Quality in Bariatric Surgery

Promoting Organ Donor Registries

Mercy & Memorial Hospitals conducted awareness and registry campaigns to educate staff, patients, visitors, and community members about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donors and, by doing so, increased the number of potential donors on ...

Mercy and Memorial Hospitals to provide $328,126 in funding to local non-profits

The funds are being awarded to eight non-profit organizations whose programs and projects provide a direct service to the poor, chronic disease management, and/or access to health care.

Mercy Hospital Completes First Surgery with New Da Vinci Xi

The patient, an 82 year old male with colorectal cancer, was treated by the surgeon through a minimally-invasive procedure afforded by this new technology.

Dignity Health Mercy and Memorial Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Women's OB/Gyn Care

Memorial Hospital Among Top 10% of Hospitals for Gynecologic Surgery

Dignity Health Lends its Support to Donate Life Month in April

National Event Highlights Intense Need for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation and Celebrates Those Whose Gifts Have Given Others a Second Chance at Life