by Jerome Hubbard | Nov 18, 2025
For Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) podiatric surgeon Dr. Tenaya West, the foundation of her medical career was built long before she ever stepped into a hospital. It began on a balance beam. A lifelong gymnast, Dr. West started training at just 4 years old...
by Jerome Hubbard | Nov 3, 2025
Five years ago, Timothy Stephens, CEO of Sutter Lakeside Hospital, never imagined he would himself be a runner. At the time, he was more than 100 pounds overweight, struggling with prediabetes and feeling the effects of years spent in healthcare leadership roles that...
by Jerome Hubbard | Oct 30, 2025
When Nicole Flowers felt a small lump while showering one morning, she almost brushed it off. “It felt like a blueberry,” she recalled. “My best friend felt it, then my mom, and we all thought, ‘Well, let’s just be safe and get it checked out.’” That simple act of...
by Jerome Hubbard | Oct 16, 2025
On World Menopause Day, Sutter Health salutes the power of women and the importance of compassionate care. Oct. 18 is World Menopause Day and every year it draws attention to the health needs of women during and after menopause. One of the most significant—and often...
by Jerome Hubbard | Oct 9, 2025
For many, the idea of running 13.1 or 26.2 miles can feel daunting. But with the right preparation, patience and mindset, the challenge becomes not only achievable but deeply rewarding. Few understand this balance of body and endurance better than Myriah Surman, a...
