San Antonio Regional Hospital: Meeting community health needs with excellence

Innovative partnerships and expanding services ensure superior patient care and community impact.

For over a century, San Antonio Regional Hospital has been a cornerstone of health care in Upland, California, and surrounding areas. Known for its patient-centered approach, the independent, nonprofit facility continues to evolve, addressing the unique health needs of its diverse community. With a strong focus on collaboration and cutting-edge technology, San Antonio Regional Hospital remains unwavering in its commitment to delivering exceptional service.

“Our purpose is to serve the health of our community with care and compassion,” says President and CEO John Chapman. “Families come to us because of our top-tier physicians, cutting-edge technology, remarkable customer service and excellent patient outcomes.”

A standout feature of San Antonio Regional Hospital is its focus on collaboration. Chapman highlights the importance of partnerships, such as the one with City of Hope, a renowned cancer treatment center, and Cedars-Sinai, an expert in heart disorders. Instead of patients traveling many miles for treatment, they can now access the same world-class care right in Upland.

In addition to partnerships, the hospital has achieved notable recognition for its performance. Healthgrades has rated it as among the top 50 cardiac hospitals in the nation for three years now. U.S. News & World Report, meanwhile, has named the medical institution as one of the country’s best facilities in stroke care, heart failure, kidney disease and pneumonia.

Forerunners in their respective fields, the hospital’s physicians use the best technologies, including da Vinci robots and state-of-the-art cath labs, to ensure precise and minimally invasive procedures. These doctors will become more accessible through the hospital’s residency program, which will produce more primary care providers every year.

San Antonio Regional Hospital also adopts best practices to reduce readmission rates. For instance, it provides up to three weeks of medications at the bedside before discharge. Pharmacists personally deliver the medicines and explain their use, particularly benefiting patients who may have difficulty accessing a commercial pharmacy due to mobility issues.

The hospital is expanding its services to meet the growing needs of an aging population. Chapman mentions their upcoming Center of Aging, a one-stop complex offering specialized care for seniors, from primary care to specialized treatments.

“We have the market share, and we’re using our profits to subsidize services that families need,” says Chapman. “We’re here to make a lasting impact on our community.”

Learn more about San Antonio Regional Hospital at sarh.org.