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....
by Liz Madison | Jan 7, 2021
California is smashing daily records for COVID-19 cases as the post-holiday surge comes to a head. The difference now is that a vaccine exists. Vaccine deployment continues across Sutter Health. The plans developed by its healthcare leaders to vaccinate nurses,...
by Liz Madison | Jan 1, 2021
While New Year’s celebrations looked different in 2020, one tradition remained: honoring the first baby born in the new year. With roots dating back to ancient Greece, the first baby of the year represents rebirth. At a time when the world faced a global health...
by Liz Madison | Nov 11, 2020
Bristol Falls, a swimming hole in Ayers’ hometown As a kid growing up in Bristol, Vermont, Lee Ayers already had a strong love for his country building in his tiny chest. The American Dream evoked feelings of opportunity and pride. Over time, those feelings...
