The Hospital

San Joaquin General Hospital, originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 152-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year.

In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists.

Statement of Principles

The client is the most important person in the department of health care services; the client is the purpose of our work.

Each staff member is valued as a contributor to the success of the department. We conduct the business of health care in the following manner:

  • Behave toward all persons with respect, courtesy and responsiveness.
  • Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and truthfulness.
  • Perform services in a competent, cooperative and timely manner.
  • Work cooperatively as a team member by sharing knowledge and skills and assisting each other.
  • Improve personal work skills and performance through continuing education and development.
  • Every individual contributes to the overall success of the department, together creating a positive environment.

San Joaquin General Hospital A Department of the County of San Joaquin

San Joaquin General Hospital’s friendly staff is committed to creating a warm and personal environment which is sensitive to both a patient’s emotional and physical needs. At San Joaquin General Hospital, we are proud and confident of our tradition of serving and caring for our patients with courtesy, respect, dignity, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. All of us at San Joaquin General Hospital are working to provide the highest quality health care services to the residents of San Joaquin County now and in the future.