She Broke Through Barriers for Career and Community

She Broke Through Barriers for Career and Community

by | May 25, 2021

Meg Walker and Emma Dugas contributed to this story To say that Rachel Valdez is passionate about healthcare is almost an understatement. For more than a decade Valdez has worked her way up at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)–from patient service...
Making the Connections to Help Yourself and Others

Making the Connections to Help Yourself and Others

by | May 19, 2021

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, we feature the personal story of Tracy Messenio, CEO of SutterSelect and vice president of Total Health & Productivity Management. She leaned on mental health resources available at Sutter during a challenging time...
Stroke at 3,000 Feet: Hike Becomes an Emergency

Stroke at 3,000 Feet: Hike Becomes an Emergency

by | May 18, 2021

By Rachel Merriman, Vitals contributor David Lee clicked on his headlamp as the last beams of sunlight filtered through the dense brush near the top of Bake Oven Trail. Although an avid hiker, he was not all too keen to set off on a 6-mile-long treacherous nighttime...

Sutter Health 2021 Q1 Financial Update

by | May 18, 2021

As Sutter Health continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and enters a period of financial recovery, the organization released its quarterly unaudited financial updates on May 17, 2021. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—For the quarter ending March 31, 2021, Sutter Health...
Media Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 12-15

Media Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 12-15

by | May 13, 2021

Ages 12-15 now eligible. “Sutter Health is now accepting appointments for those 12-15 years old to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, which was granted emergency use authorization by the FDA.” “Children ages 12-17 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine with consent. A...