by Liz Madison | Apr 25, 2021
Think Grandma can’t navigate a video visit with her doctor? Think again. In a survey conducted by Sutter Health, 52% of people aged 65 and older reported having used telehealth during the pandemic. Ninety-three percent of these same patients reported having a positive...
by Liz Madison | Apr 14, 2021
While Nathan Streeter’s time on Earth was brief, he leaves an impact that will be felt for many years to come. The 31-year-old loved filmmaking, baseball, traveling by plane and having books read to him. He also had several chronic health diagnoses, including cerebral...
by Liz Madison | Mar 14, 2021
Like any first-time mom, Linda Luong felt a mix of emotions around giving birth. Excitement, hope, nervousness. All of these feelings are normal for any new parent. She, however, had the misfortune of planning her baby’s arrival in the middle of a pandemic. And if...
by Liz Madison | Jan 28, 2021
Vitals staffer Gary Zavoral contributed to this story. John Mertens commanded attention with his towering 6-foot-plus frame as he strolled into one of Sutter’s greater Sacramento area vaccine clinics. The 76-year-old retired computer analyst and Vietnam veteran was...
by Liz Madison | Jan 20, 2021
New developments emerge every day with the COVID-19 pandemic. After more than a year, the toll of these changes can have a cumulative effect and weigh on one’s mental health. How can someone stay present and mindful in stressful moments? 1. Get Back into Routines....
