by Emma Dugas | Mar 30, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sutter Health was named a Healthcare System Industry Leader in Reputation’s “2023 Healthcare Reputation Report,” released earlier this week. The report ranks the top 30 U.S. healthcare systems based on online patient sentiment. Sutter Health...
by Emma Dugas | Mar 9, 2023
Primary care is important at any age, but it is perhaps most critical for older adults. Afterall, routine visits are opportunities for doctors to monitor chronic diseases, make medication adjustments and screen for cancer, among other recommended care. “A yearly...
by Emma Dugas | Mar 7, 2023
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor With a soundtrack in her soul, Leticia Boykin-Owens keeps dancing, even after having both of her legs amputated below the knee. Ticia, as she is known to many, was determined to walk, then dance and even roller skate; in the process...
by Emma Dugas | Feb 17, 2023
The nationwide shortage of stimulant medications to treat ADHD has been going on for months, and it’s reportedly growing worse by the day. Neurologist Dr. Sarah Cheyette, who cares for patients within the Sutter Health system, recently spoke with NBC News about what...
by Emma Dugas | Jan 30, 2023
The critical care unit of a hospital is often a quiet place. Hallway conversations are hushed, rooms are softly lit, and the intensity of the emergency department feels like a world away. But don’t let its subdued appearance fool you; the critical care or intensive...