by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 4, 2021
In difficult times, some people rise to meet the moment, selflessly dedicating themselves to doing all they can to help where needed. Across Northern California, many healthcare workers rose to meet the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic – and some went...
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 11, 2021
Experienced nurses know sometimes healthcare has less to do with medicine and more to do with caring and kindness. Recently, one radiation oncology nurse took special care of a young patient whose cancer had progressed and who was no longer a candidate for...
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 5, 2021
Three incredible nurse leaders were recently recognized by the Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) for: Leading the evacuation of a hospital ahead of raging wildfire—twice! Re-establishing a nursing leadership organization;...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Apr 22, 2021
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, indicates that Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women. CDC researchers tracked the health of more than 35,000 pregnant...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Apr 19, 2021
Making the community healthier is in the DNA of one Northern California not-for-profit healthcare network. For years, Sutter Health has worked to foster a healthier environment. From combating food waste to using green construction techniques to turning to solar...
