by Ashley Boarman | Jul 29, 2022
An estimated one-third or more of adults ages 60 and older take vitamin D supplements. Yet there’s controversy about its overall benefits. A new study offers some definitive answers. That’s according to two researchers at Sutter Health, including California...
by Ashley Boarman | Jul 26, 2022
Every two years, the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires that cities and counties across the U.S. conduct a count of those experiencing homelessness on a single night. The survey – known as the Point in Time (PIT) count – is critical for effective...
by Ashley Boarman | Jul 26, 2022
Donating blood probably isn’t on your summer bucket list — but maybe it should be, say lab technicians at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center’s blood bank in San Francisco. Summertime, while a high point of the year for fun, travel and...
by Ashley Boarman | Jun 29, 2022
When I moved out West, I had no idea that sunburns would be one of my most memorable souvenirs from weekends spent exploring Northern California. After putting my skin through the ringer, I was determined to have good sun protection while on the go. I opted to keep a...
by Ashley Boarman | Jun 24, 2022
The time has arrived for the United States’ arguably cutest cohorts – “the littles” ages 6 months to 4 years – to get vaccinated against COVID-19. As our nation’s final eligible group to receive the go-ahead, the announcement comes as a relief for many parents and...