by Emma Dugas | Jun 23, 2023
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor Malaka’s life took an unexpected turn the year she turned 40. She found a lump in her breast, but she thought it was a cyst that would go away on its own. Her doctor requested a mammogram, but she was busy with work and family. Then a...
by Emma Dugas | Jun 22, 2023
Two trends are converging in America: the growing demand for mental health treatment and a widening shortage of psychiatrists to meet the need. In San Mateo County, several unique graduate medical education options seek to close the access gap by strengthening the...
by Emma Dugas | Jun 6, 2023
Looking for a kid-friendly explanation for why oral hygiene is important the next time your young one bristles at brushing their teeth? Meet the sugar bug! A “sugar bug” is the common nickname given to bacteria in your mouth that run rampant if you don’t brush your...
by Emma Dugas | May 11, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic took Navneet Singh completely out of his comfort zone. As a pediatrician he went to work in personal protective equipment that made him feel like a clumsy Darth Vader. As a dad he stayed home and watched his two daughters slog through virtual...
by Emma Dugas | May 5, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Four Sutter hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety. An additional seven hospitals in Sutter Health’s not-for-profit system earned a “B” grade for prioritizing patient...
