Media Statement on Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Media Statement on Janssen/Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

“In accordance with CDC guidance and out of an abundance of caution, we are pausing use of the Janssen/J&J vaccine.  “We are currently contacting patients scheduled for J&J vaccine today to cancel their appointments, and where possible will...
Uniting Against Racism

Uniting Against Racism

A message from Sarah Krevans, Sutter Health President and CEO   Racism and discrimination have left a longstanding stain across America’s history, and in the past year, particularly since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, we have all witnessed the sharp...
Supporting Our Workforce

Supporting Our Workforce

  Healthcare Staff Now Have Extra Layer of Protection What Does a PPE Push Look Like? Making the Connections to Help Yourself and Others Therapy Sessions Offered to Sutter Employees Virtually and by Phone New Resource to Reduce Stress, Improve Sleep and Build...
Doctor Reflects on Dramatic Rise in Anti-Asian Violence

Doctor Reflects on Dramatic Rise in Anti-Asian Violence

By Jeff Chen M.D., Chief of Staff Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland   My ears perked up when I heard a code being called overhead in the Emergency Department. As I rushed to the nurse’s station, I was informed that a patient was being wheeled back from...