Mr. Cureton leads Sutter Amador Hospital, the only hospital in rural Amador County. In this role, Mr. Cureton oversees all operations for the 52-bed community-based, not-for-profit hospital, which serves a population of more than 40,000 residents. Beyond direct oversight of his teams and facilities, he often serves as the face of Sutter Health for Jackson, Calif. and the surrounding region. He participates in panels and forums, speaks with media, engages with elected officials and represents Sutter at community meetings and events. He works closely with philanthropic donors, who have supported the purchase of updated medical equipment to help ensure great clinical outcomes and overall patient experience. Mr. Cureton also has a deep interest in population health management, quality improvement and innovation. He has led extensive research on the health needs of his community, leading needs assessments, key partnerships, and the prioritization of health equity, abuse treatment and food insecurity. Since the fall of 2023, Mr. Cureton has also been serving as interim CEO of Sutter Davis (Calif.) Hospital.
