Sutter Tracy Names Fred Ford Assistant Administrator
2/24/05
TRACY, CA – Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is pleased to announce the promotion of Fred Ford to Assistant Administrator effective January 10. Ford joined Sutter Tracy in 2000 as Director of Business Development and Special Projects.
During the past four and a half years, Ford has taken an active leadership role in the Hospital's $24 million expansion project and the development of the Altamont Medical Plaza. In his new role he oversees seven hospital departments, adding to his responsibilities of business development and special projects.
"Fred has been instrumental in moving the hospital expansion project forward and keeping the hospital running smoothly," said Sutter Tracy CEO Gary Rapaport. "He is an asset to Sutter Tracy and to the community, where he is currently serving as President of the Sunrise Rotary Club."
Prior to joining Sutter Tracy, Ford served as an administrative resident at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. He earned his undergraduate degree in business administration at Virginia Commonwealth University and a master's degree in healthcare administration from the Medical College of Virginia.
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital that offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. Founded in 1948 by a group of community residents and business members, the Hospital became an affiliate of Sutter Health in 1993. Sutter Health is 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, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and newborn intensive care, and is a pioneer in advanced patient safety technology.