They said it: What’s in a name?

“The views of John Muir in no way reflect the mission and values of John Muir Health.”

— John Muir Health, which runs medical centers in Walnut Creek and Concord, after the Sierra Club disavowed the iconic 19th-century naturalist over racist remarks, adding it will examine the history and legacy of the John Muir name and consider recommendations “on this complex topic.”