Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Health Care, Research and Education (PAMF) is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to enhancing the health of people in our communities.

This includes almost 1 million patients and countless community members across Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties.

PAMF is part of Sutter Health, a family of not-for-profit hospitals and physician organizations that share resources and expertise to advance health care quality.

Serving more than 100 communities in Northern California, Sutter Health is a regional leader in cardiac care as well as care of women and children, and is a pioneer in advanced patient safety technology.

Mission:
We enhance the well-being of people in the communities we serve through a not-for-profit commitment to compassion and excellence in health care services.

Vision:
To lead the transformation of health care to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

Values:
• Excellence & Quality
• Innovation
• Affordability
• Teamwork
• Compassion & Caring
• Community
• Honesty & Integrity