San Francisco Signal Names Sutter Health as Official Medical Services and Founding Partner

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (NOVEMBER 12, 2026) — San Francisco Signal — the League One Volleyball (LOVB) franchise bringing world-class women’s volleyball to the heart of San Francisco — today announced Sutter Health as a Founding Partner and its Official Medical Services Partner ahead of the team’s inaugural 2027 season. 

As the Official Medical Services Partner, Sutter Health will provide physician leadership to support player health, including access to specialty care. Paul Abeyta, M.D., will lead Sutter Health’s San Francisco Signal Medical Team as Head Team Physician.

“Women’s sports have the power to change what the next generation believes is possible, and that starts with giving women the visibility, investment and support they deserve,” said Stephanie Martin, President and Co-Founder of San Francisco Signal. “Access to dedicated medical resources and specialty care is an important part of supporting our athletes throughout the season.We look forward to working with Sutter Health to support our players’ health and well-being as they take the court and inspire the next generation to see themselves in sports and believe in what they can achieve.”

“The Bay Area has a strong tradition of excellence in women’s sports, and it’s a distinct privilege for our Sutter Health team to support San Francisco Signal as it launches its inaugural season,” said Dr. Abeyta. “Our team of skilled physicians will take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to overseeing the medical care and wellness of Signal athletes and supporting their medical needs throughout the season.”

The partnership reflects Sutter Health’s commitment to advancing women’s health and championing women’s sports by supporting the well-being and performance of female athletes. As part of the partnership, the Sutter Health logo will appear on San Francisco Signal team warm-up and training apparel.

Together, the Signal and Sutter Health will help elevate women’s sports while celebrating the connection between athletic participation, personal well-being and community health.

San Francisco Signal will begin its inaugural season in January 2027 at the iconic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. The team will bring world-class professional volleyball to the heart of San Francisco, featuring Olympic medalists, international stars and Bay Area athletes returning home to compete.

About San Francisco Signal

San Francisco Signal is the Bay Area’s professional women’s volleyball team, beginning play in 2027 as part of League One Volleyball (LOVB), the largest youth-to-professional volleyball ecosystem in the United States. Built by a women-led ownership group alongside athletes, business leaders and community members, the Signal is creating a modern professional sports franchise rooted in elite competition, community and culture. For more information, visit www.sanfranciscosignal.com and follow @sanfranciscosignal.

About Sutter Health 

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing comprehensive care throughout California. Guided by a commitment to advancing innovative patient care, healthy outcomes and community partnerships, Sutter is pursuing a bold plan to reach more people and make excellent healthcare more connected, accessible and personalized.  

Today, its dedicated team of more than 64,000 employees and clinicians and 15,000+ affiliated physicians care for more than 3.6 million patients and are united by a shared focus on expanding care to serve more patients. Sutter delivers exceptional and affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health and hospice services.  

Recognized nationally for its workplace culture, Sutter Health has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare list and Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026. Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming care at sutterhealth.org and vitals.sutterhealth.org.  

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Sutter Health
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Kent Luetzen for San Francisco Signal
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