Teen with Epilepsy Paddles Past Limits

Teen with Epilepsy Paddles Past Limits

Photo: With the right care and support from Sutter Health, Valentina Cocchi overcame epilepsy and Ataxia to finally glide across Hawaiian waters by paddleboard. Fifteen-year-old Valentina Cocchi loves being active, but epilepsy and a rare neurological disorder called...
Family Finds Strength and Support in the NICU

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...
Stroke No Match for Golfer’s Coordinated Care

Stroke No Match for Golfer’s Coordinated Care

From the driving range to hospital discharge, one patient’s journey through Sutter’s coordinated stroke network.  Chris Honeck thought it would be a typical afternoon at the driving range. The 54-year-old from Rohnert Park, Calif., was still new to golf...
S.F. Hospital Calls This Its Most Coveted Volunteer Role

S.F. Hospital Calls This Its Most Coveted Volunteer Role

While it may be the sweetest volunteer gig at Sutter’s CPMC, it’s far from the only one. Each year during National Volunteer Week, Sutter Health celebrates the compassionate individuals who give their time to support patients, families and care teams across our...