--- title: "Integrative Medicine Expands Sutter's Whole-Person Care | Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center expands acupuncture into labor, acute care and the ER, blending conventional and integrative medicine for patients." url: "https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation/integrative-medicine-expands-whole-person-care" --- 1. [Home](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Research & innovation](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation) / 3. Integrative Medicine Expands Whole Person Care # Integrative Medicine Expands Whole-Person Care Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center expands acupuncture into labor, acute care and the ER, blending conventional and integrative medicine for patients. April 22, 2025 by Kathy Engle ![Integrative Medicine Expands Whole-Person Care](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/research-and-innovation/Acupuncture-smaller-scaled-e017cd05.jpg?h=1707&iar=0&w=2560 "Integrative Medicine Expands Whole-Person Care") See how Sutter is elevating patient care by expanding acupuncture services inside Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center to labor and delivery, acute care and the emergency department—an expansion funded through [community donors](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/bay-area-hospital-celebrates-20-years-of-integrative-medicine/). The first Sutter hospital to launch a two-year Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical training program, graduating practitioners blend conventional medicine with evidence-based integrative therapies that elevate whole patient care. [Watch the video](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbcove.video%2F4lfNp9K&data=05%7C02%7CKathy.Engle%40sutterhealth.org%7C1375f5d54a7a4805022408dd7dceeb9e%7Caef453eadaa243e0be62818066e9ff63%7C0%7C0%7C638805049862560350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cHpy27rsNmHhi0FCfASFz8u6hXxlwaT8H%2Bbvx2wbOP4%3D&reserved=0). ## Topics [Holistic Therapies](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/search?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_healthTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Holistic+Therapies%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=articles) ## Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine Whole-person care considers your physical, emotional and lifestyle needs. Our acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine services may complement medical care and support your comfort, well-being and health goals. [Learn more about Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acupuncture-and-traditional-chinese-medicine) ## Related articles ### [Bay Area Hospital celebrates 20 years of integrative medicine](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/community-impact/bay-area-hospital-celebrates-20-years-of-integrative-medicine) ### [Health System Launches Its First TCM Clinical Training Program](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation/east-meets-west-health-system-launches-its-first-traditional-chinese-medicine-clinical-training) ### [Language Bonds Doctor & Patient, Lays Ground for Hybrid Care Plan](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/patient-stories/language-bonds-doctor-and-patient-lays-ground-for-hybrid-cancer-care-plan) ### [How a New Program is Reducing Stress for Healthcare Workers](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/community-impact/how-a-new-program-is-reducing-stress-for-healthcare-worker) [See all from Research & innovation](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/research-innovation) ## Check your Vitals Get the latest in health innovation, community impact and patient care from Sutter Health — delivered straight to your inbox. 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