Sutter Physician Inspires Patients with First Ironman Competition
When Dr. Adrian Tabares steps into the American River on Oct. 19 for his first Ironman competition, he’ll be chasing a goal that has been years in the making. The grueling event—consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a full 26.2-mile marathon run,...
Hope on the Green: Community Rallies for NICU Families
After a 56 day stay in the Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, baby Witt thrives. By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor "Don't cry over spilled milk" was not written by a neonatal intensive care unit mom. That is one of the insights new mom,...
How Women’s, Children’s Care Soared in Sacramento 10 Years Ago
The Bradley triplets hold photos of themselves when they were born premature at Sutter Memorial Hospital 10 years ago. They were some of the first patients to be moved to the new Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center on Aug. 8, 2015, and helped Sutter...
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More Care, More Convenience: Urgent Care Expands to Serve Patients
By Clayton Warren, Vitals contributor What do you do when an illness or injury is pressing enough to require a doctor's care, but it's an evening or weekend, and the doctor's office is closed? Fortunately, there's an option available seven days a week, every day of...
How Bluelight Cystoscopy Helped Beat Bladder Cancer
When 93-year-old Lidka Satmarova began waking frequently in the night to use the restroom, her daughter, retired Palo Alto Medical Foundation pediatrician Dr. Maria Sepetka, knew something wasn’t right. Having cared for generations of families during her 30-year...
Sutter Health Showcases Groundbreaking Research
NORTHERN CALIF. — Nearly 500 physicians, researchers, academic collaborators, medical students, residents, fellows and clinical leaders from across Sutter Health’s integrated system are gathering in Sacramento today for the system’s third annual Research Symposium...
How One Health System Is Quietly Raising the Bar on Quality
Delivering exceptional healthcare quality and safety isn’t a matter of chance—it’s the result of deliberate focus and commitment from physicians, clinicians and care team members. That's why not-for-profit health system Sutter Health counts these professions as key...
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Smart Starts: A Healthy Kickoff to the School Year
The start of a new school year is the perfect time to get organized, get moving and have some fun. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading into a new grade, it’s a great opportunity to check in on their health and set them up for success. Dr. Kelly...
Family Finds Strength and Support in the NICU
Photo: Arthur and Angel Lam bring home baby Alfred after 25 days in the CPMC NICU (July 2025) No one imagines their pregnancy will end in the neonatal intensive care unit. But for Bay Area parents Arthur and Angel Lam, what began as a season of heartbreak and fear...
Ride Like a Tour Pro, Help Avoid Injury
Above: Team Sutter riders took part in Rock the Ride Napa County, with Sutter Health proudly serving as title sponsor for the event. As the 2025 Tour de France nears its finale, cycling is having a major moment. But it’s not just pro riders drawing attention —...
Fairfield Woman Defies Odds with Liver-Directed Chemo
“Unbeknownst to me, I was walking around with stage four colon cancer,” says Fairfield, Calif. resident Denise Hathcock. “My life expectancy was four years. I was told to travel and enjoy my family.” The news Hathcock received in February of 2020 was jarring. Even...
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