Sutter Amador Hospital, a 42-bed acute care facility, is located in Jackson, a town of 4,500 population, with health centers located in Amador County, serving a population of over 40,000. The hospital contains some of the most advanced medical equipment and technology.  Equally important, Sutter Amador Hospital has a top-notch, caring staff of health care professionals.  The hospital receives resources and expertise due to affiliation with the Sutter Health family of not-for-profit hospitals and physician organizations. 

Amador County is a very scenic area rich in Gold Rush history.  Jackson, the county seat, is one of the many tourist destinations and is a family-oriented, safe and clean community.  It is approximately 45 miles east of Sacramento and Stockton, and 147 miles west of San Francisco. 

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this area is known for its wine, natural beauty and extensive variety of outdoor activities it has to offer, including camping, water and snow skiing, fishing and biking.  Other than tourism, industries in the county include lumber, mining and agriculture, including livestock and a booming wine industry in nearby Shenandoah Valley.