by Ashley Boarman | Mar 14, 2021
Tony Kriletich, a Northern California radiology technologist, said he never missed one day of work in 14 years. That changed Sept. 19. Last summer, Kriletich, 65, a marathoner and triathlete, was concerned when routine activities, like working in his garden, were...
by Ashley Boarman | Mar 8, 2021
Are you feeling down or stuck in a rut? You may want to turn on some music. Callie Cowart, a music therapist who works with pediatric and older adult patients and their families, says music in our daily lives can have a tremendous effect. “Music can be incredibly...
by Ashley Boarman | Feb 10, 2021
As brother and sister, Jesse Elliott, 74, and Christine Veraldi, 63, grew up doing just about everything together, including smoking. Both were surrounded by cigarettes beginning at a young age, leading to severe lung damage later in life. Now they both share...
by Ashley Boarman | Feb 2, 2021
Vaccine cards are being used to help track COVID-19 vaccination. But what are these cards? What do they mean, and how will you get one? Jeffrey Silvers, M.D., medical director of infectious diseases for Sutter Health and part of Sutter’s vaccine task force, explains:...
by Ashley Boarman | Jan 28, 2021
When was the last time you had a hug or felt the comforting touch of a loved one? Maybe it’s been months since you shook a colleague’s hand or gave a warm embrace to a friend. Physical distancing continues to be an important public health tool in slowing the spread of...
