by Ashley Boarman | Oct 14, 2022
With the last name Zhen, pronounced “zen,” Dr. Sally Zhen says it’s her “quiet confidence” in the delivery room that puts birthing moms at ease. “I pride myself in being able to stay calm in pretty stressful situations,” says Dr. Zhen, who cares for many women with...
by Ashley Boarman | Sep 14, 2022
Receiving this year’s flu shot and the newly-approved COVID bivalent booster offer protection against both circulating viruses, says infectious disease expert. With countries like Australia and New Zealand reporting their worst flu season in five years, a...
by Ashley Boarman | Aug 29, 2022
Professional development is central to nurses’ lifelong learning and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date Summer is winding down, but registered nurses at one San Francisco medical center are only now heading off to camp. More than 800 RNs at Sutter’s...
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...
