by Angie Sheets | Apr 28, 2022
By Angie Sheets with contributions from Dr. Ron Cotterel and Vitals staff writers Do you reach for that third cup of coffee to get you through marathon zoom meetings or down several sodas or energy drinks to pull you through the afternoon slump? If so, it might be...
by Angie Sheets | Apr 21, 2022
For National Volunteer Week (April 17-23), Vitals will introduce readers to a few of the thousands of Northern Californians who give their valuable time to help patients, visitors and staff at medical facilities. In this final installment, we meet Alyce Glazer, who...
by Angie Sheets | May 6, 2021
Nurses understand what it takes to give safe, quality care that is service-oriented. That is why nurses bring a wealth of clinical understanding to the chief executives. Hamila Kownacki, R.N., MSHA and chief operating officer at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical...
by Angie Sheets | Jan 8, 2021
“These days we’re all experiencing psychological impact from the COVID pandemic,” says psychologist Lindsay Cunha, “and it’s more important than ever to stay connected with others.” Take a minute and learn more about how social connection is key to your well-being. In...
by Angie Sheets | Dec 7, 2020
You may be feeling exhausted or burned out due to the impacts of COVID-19, the climate of social unrest, and the holidays. These stressors may also cause you to feel sad or worried. Taken one by one, these events are almost unbearable but taken all together; it can...