Founded in San Diego, Hattie’s House is a not-for-profit organization that provides free short-term housing for families and friends of patients seeking care at healthcare organizations. In 2019, thanks in part to an investment by Sutter Health, Hattie’s House expanded its services to the Sacramento area.

Hattie’s House welcomed its first patient from Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento earlier this year. SMCS’s NICU, bone marrow transplant and heart specialty units now refer patients who qualify and are in need of housing services to Hattie’s House.

This home-away-from-home experience brings emotional and financial relief to patients in need.

Sutter will continue to work closely with Hattie’s House to connect patients to services. As Hattie’s Housing begins to expand its operations in Sacramento, it will work with community leaders and local partner organizations to secure volunteer host homes.

If you have questions about Hattie’s House or if you are interested in becoming a Hattie’s House host, please contact Keilani Paneda, community health coordinator, Sutter Health Valley Area.