by Emma Dugas | Oct 6, 2021
Hospitals in the Sutter Health network, which have among the lowest cesarean section (C-section) rates in California, were recognized today by the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) for reducing cesarean births for first-time moms with low-risk...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 23, 2021
COVID-19 has reshaped many aspects of healthcare, but it hasn’t changed the fact that you should call 9-1-1 and seek care at a hospital if you experience symptoms of heart attack, stroke or another medical emergency. “The public needs to know that we have the capacity...
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...
