Well, hallelujah! After two years of advocacy and over 5000 supporters later, Sutter has finally committed to reopening the Mickelson therapy pool. Last week, they formally announced the pool will reopen in early summer 2024. This represents a dramatically shortened timeline from the three years Sutter initially projected. A year is still a long time to wait, but we’ll take the win!

Although we are delighted that the pool will be reopening, we have concerns regarding Sutter’s intended uses for the facility. We hope that it will be made available for “open access” self-directed therapy for all community members in addition to physician-prescribed physical therapy. Sutter has not shared its plans regarding anticipated usage models, so we will be sure to keep a close eye on this.

You can read Sutter’s official announcement HERE.

Please read and share today’s front page article in the Daily Journal:

Sutter Health aims for 2024 Mickelson Pool reopening

Other recent press

San Mateo's Mickelson pool reopening; concerns over timeline remain - Daily Journal 5/19/23

Sutter Health Backpedaling on Commitment to Reopen Mickelson Therapy Pool - Everything South City 5/16/23

Sutter Health explores reopening Mickelson pool in San Mateo - Daily Journal 3/28/23

S.T.O.M.P.! (Save The/Our Mickelson Pool!)

If you would like to join our advocacy group, please email us at info@warmwaterwellness.org