Why Rethinking Brain Health Brings New Hope
Research shows brain health is influenced by everyday factors such as physical activity, mental health, sleep and social connection long before dementia symptoms appear – a reality shaping the new Brain Health Pathways program at Sutter Health’s Ray Dolby Brain Health...
Match Day Brings a New Class of Resident Physicians
Today, medical students across the country learned where they will begin residency training. Each year, Match Day pairs graduating medical students with nationwide residency programs. This year, Sutter Health will welcome 221 physicians into residency and fellowship...
How Single‑Port Robotic Surgery Is Changing Care
Above: Dr. Andrew Tam successfully performed the first urologic surgeries using the da Vinci Single-Port robotic system at Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Instead of multiple ports placed several centimeters apart, the SP platform allows surgeons to operate...
Editor’s Picks
Nurse Saves Woman Choking in Costco
By Cat Valles, Vitals contributor Emily Lebsack, a nurse at Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Ashby Campus, was shopping at Costco when she came across a woman choking in the freezer section. Lebsack's training kicked in, and she jumped in to help. Late...
Program Has Helped Train 700 RNs for Life in the ER Fast Lane
Stepping into an emergency department for the first time can feel overwhelming — fast-paced and full of unknowns. Sutter Health’s Emergency Department Transition in Practice program was designed to ease the transition. For the past decade, it has provided new...
A Heartfelt Comeback Through Coordinated Care
How coordinated heart care helped a patient return to a life he loves By Jenn Lonzer, Vitals contributor Brad McBride had always lived an active life – whether walking the golf course with friends or dancing with his wife. But in 2021, he began to notice subtle...
$10M Gift Speeds Critical Care for Newborns
Photo (L to R): Ted Deikel, Pamala Deikel, Nicole Krohn (Pamala's daughter), Sutter Health CEO Warner Thomas, and Sutter's CPMC CEO Hollie Seeley A transformational gift from the Deikel Family supports Northern California’s smallest patients By Rachel Lee, Vitals...
Dive Deeper
Grateful Patient Helps Launch Pancreatic Program
Catching Cancer Before It Starts: How One Grateful Patient Helped Launch a Pancreatic Program at CPMC by Rachel Lee, Vitals contributor Abdominal pain had followed Ronald Zien for most of his adult life. Over several decades, the retired Oakland police officer...
Sutter Neurologist Receives Global Recognition
A Northern California physician stands as the only in the world to receive a prestigious industry honor. Dr. Anil Neelakantan, a board-certified neurologist in Stockton, Calif. with Gould Medical Group, earned the American Academy of Neurology's 2026 General...
Leading Advanced Neurologic Care at Critical Moments
Photo: Sutter West Bay Medical Group neurosurgeon Dr. Matthew MacDougall and the surgical team at Sutter’s CPMC implant a vagus nerve stimulator to support a patient’s stroke recovery. For patients facing stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease or other complex...
The Future of Medicine Defines What Comes Next, Now
On Feb. 27, healthcare organizations across the country will pause to recognize ‘Thank a Resident and Fellow Day’. “The observance honors the dedication and impact of residents and fellows in shaping the future of medicine,” says Dr. Dineen Greer, vice president of...
Closer Look
NFL Legend, Sutter Team Up for Youth Health
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Santa Rosa Man Gets Elite Alzheimer’s Care
Sutter Opens Flagship Campus in Santa Clara
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