Nationally Recognized As One of America's 250 Best Hospitals

St. Joseph Medical Center part of Dignity Health has been serving the community for over a century. The Leapfrog Group nationally recognized St. Joseph Medical Center with an "A" This achievement displays the continued dedication to patient safety and quality. St. Joseph Medical Center is a non-for-profit, regional hospital with more than 2,300 employees.

Stockton by the Sea

Located along the San Joaquin River in California's Central Valley, the bustling metropolis of Stockton features easy access to some of California's largest cities and entertainment venues, whether it's local museums, cultural events, dining, shopping, national parks or almost anything else. Visit the Haggin Museum to peruse 20th century art and learn local history. Children love the Children's Museum of Stockton where they enjoy more than 40 interactive exhibits, and sports fans cheer the Stockton Ports at Banner Island Ballpark. Home to more than 700,000 residents, Stockton offers a diverse community with all the trappings of a metropolitan city at a lower cost of living compared to other California cities. Named the 124th Best Places to Live in the U.S., Stockton is just 1.5 hours from San Francisco and the surrounding bay area and less than an hour from Sacramento.