by Monique Binkley Smith | Aug 6, 2026
By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Exercise is one of the most powerful prescriptions you can give yourself. Unlike a medication that targets a specific condition, regular movement benefits nearly every part of the body. From strengthening the heart and muscles to...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Aug 3, 2026
Advice from pediatricians across Sutter Health on helping kids and teens navigate school, friendships, social media and emotional well-being. The first day of school can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety. A kindergartner wonders whether they’ll make friends....
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jul 29, 2026
Advice from pediatric experts across Sutter Health on helping children and teens thrive this school year. The countdown to a new school year has begun. For many families, that means shopping for supplies, filling out forms and preparing for busy schedules. It’s...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 26, 2026
As communities gather to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, fireworks will once again light up the sky. But behind the spectacle, health experts say the risks are real—and often overlooked. Each year, trauma teams and emergency departments across the country treat...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 11, 2026
Care teams across Sutter Health will soon have easier access to hands-on clinical training thanks to a new mobile simulation lab — a 44-foot lab on wheels that will travel to hospitals and clinics across the not-for-profit, integrated health system. Believed to be the...
