Press Releases

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.

Stockton, CA – On January 7, 2025 the California Nurses Association (CNA) issued the County a Notice of Intent to Strike on January 17, 2025. CNA represents approximately 888 registered nurse employees who work at San Joaquin General Hospital, Public Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Behavioral Health Services, Emergency Medical Services, and SJ Health Clinics.

San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) is the first hospital in Northern California to acquire two groundbreaking medical technologies, including the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical robot and Abbott’s Total Lab Automation.

Yesterday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to extend their current Management Services Agreement (MSA) with Dignity Health for an additional 18-months to provide management services at San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH).

San Joaquin County and Dignity Health are excited to announce the selection of Richard Castro as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH).