by Sutter Health | Sep 2, 2026
By Jenn Lonzer, Vitals contributor Nisha Patel almost brushed it off. Patel and her husband had already traveled a long road to parenthood. After struggling to conceive and undergoing multiple rounds of IVF, their first successful embryo transfer led to the birth of...
by Sutter Health | Sep 2, 2026
Chronic conditions such as hepatitis B, diabetes and hypertension continue to affect many Chinese, Asian and Pacific Islander communities across San Francisco. Yet language, cultural and financial barriers can make it harder for people to access preventive care, find...
by Sutter Health | Aug 31, 2026
By Dr. Leila Haghighat, Vitals contributor Midday, fifteen patients with osteoporosis trickle into a virtual meeting, each with the results of a recent bone density scan close at hand. “Alright, is everyone ready?” asks Dr. Amy Culver, a family medicine physician...
by Sutter Health | Aug 28, 2026
Photo (L to R): Alicyn (Craig’s daughter), David (Craig’s husband), Craig, Evelyn (Craig’s stepdaughter), Sue (Alicyn’s mom), and their dog Annie By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Cystic fibrosis was part of Craig Whitley’s life. It was never...
by Sutter Health | Aug 24, 2026
Eight Sutter hospitals earned recognition from the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative for advancing evidence-based maternal care and improving outcomes for parents and babies. Choosing where and how to bring a baby into the world is one of the most...
