by Emma Dugas | Sep 21, 2021
Sixteen hospital campuses within Sutter’s not-for-profit network received recognition today from the American Stroke Association (ASA) for providing a high level of stroke care and participating in the ASA’s Get With The Guidelines® program. Additionally, 21 hospital...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 8, 2021
From the moment stroke symptoms appear, the race is on. Get the right treatment within the first 60 minutes and you may make a complete recovery. Miss this narrow time window and you could suffer irreversible brain damage, leading to lifelong disability or even worse....
by Emma Dugas | Jul 27, 2021
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor Over the past 30 years hospitals have had to meet a series of progressively tougher standards to earn a place on the annual U.S. News & World Report list of Best Hospitals in the United States. This year is no exception. Undaunted...
by Emma Dugas | Jul 13, 2021
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor Healthcare quality was once thought to be too complex and multifaceted to measure. Now healthcare organizations can objectively show how well they follow guidelines, meet targets and satisfy patients. What’s more, organizations...
by Emma Dugas | May 5, 2021
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor While childbirth can be romanticized as a “natural” experience, in reality it’s often surprisingly complex and unpredictable. Breastfeeding frequently follows suit. Many new mothers struggle to produce milk right away. A baby...
