Held in the Mercy Healing Garden, the celebration brought together hospital leaders, multi-generational families and longtime staff. Photo courtesy of Mercy General Hospital

SACRAMENTO AREA, CA (MPG) – As part of a year-long effort to celebrate Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital’s 100th year of providing compassionate, high-quality health care to the Greater Sacramento community, the hospital held a birthday celebration June 11 for the community and staff to celebrate generations of families born at the hospital.

Held in the Mercy Healing Garden, the celebration brought together hospital leaders, multi-generational families and longtime staff. The group celebrated the connection they have with the hospital and reflected on the legacy of Mercy General’s Family Birth Center. Since opening its doors in 1925, the hospital has welcomed tens of thousands of babies, becoming a trusted part of life’s most meaningful beginnings for Sacramento families.

“This event was a powerful reminder of the deep connections our hospital has built over the last century,” said Steven Foster, president and chief executive officer of Mercy General Hospital. “It was an honor to stand alongside community members whose lives began here and celebrate the generations who have continued to turn to us for care.”

Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities including a historical photo display, interactive photo booth and a commemorative cake cutting. Photo courtesy of Mercy General Hospital

Kevin Duggan, president and chief executive officer of Mercy Foundation, Sister Katherine Doyle and other special guests joined Foster in offering remarks at the event. Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including a historical photo display, interactive photo booth and a commemorative cake cutting. The hospital also unveiled a new mural by renowned artist Amanda Lynn, paying tribute to Mercy General’s century-long legacy of compassion and healing.

The event’s highlight was an announcement that the hospital’s Family Birth Center will be named the Sister Kathleen Horgan, RSM (Religious Sisters of Mercy), Family Birth Center at Mercy General Hospital. Long-time friends and supporters of Sister Kathleen collectively donated $500,000 to Mercy Foundation to complete a refresh of the Family Birth Center to ensure the hospital continues its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate care to mothers, newborns and their families.

Originally from County Cork, Ireland, Sister Kathleen came to Sacramento as a young novitiate and began her ministry in education before serving as director of Mission Services at Mercy General Hospital from 1992 to 2006. Her decades of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the Mercy mission continue to inspire and uplift the community.

The Mercy General Hospital unveiled a new mural by renowned artist Amanda Lynn, paying tribute to Mercy General’s century-long legacy of compassion and healing. Photo courtesy of Mercy General Hospital

The Sister Kathleen Horgan, RSM, Family Birth Center at Mercy General Hospital will stand as a lasting tribute to her legacy of compassion, leadership and faith. 

“This generous gift is a reflection of the impact Sister Kathleen has had on Mercy General and the community as a whole,” Duggan said. “Support like this enables us to invest in the future of our region’s children, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for all families.”

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy General Hospital has grown into a modern center of excellence while remaining deeply rooted in its mission of service and community partnership.