Trailblazing Women in Medicine: GME, Research and Beyond

Trailblazing Women in Medicine: GME, Research and Beyond

By Karin Fleming, Vitals contributor Each September, the medical community honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women pursuing careers in medicine. Below Vitals features perspectives from some of the women at Sutter Health who...
Health System Supports Nursing Careers

Health System Supports Nursing Careers

Andrea Trimble (at left) and her sister, Rachel Hagenbaugh, are not only both Sutter Health nurses, but have followed a similar career path during their tenure at Sutter. Trimble is interim senior director of nursing at Sutter Delta Medical Center. Hagenbaugh serves...
PT Appointments from a Tablet? Novel Idea Now a Reality

PT Appointments from a Tablet? Novel Idea Now a Reality

By Angela Borchert, Vitals contributor Tammy Schneider couldn’t get on an airplane or enjoy her beloved hikes due to excruciating back pain. Even simple activities like lying in bed, lounging on the couch or driving became painful. Although she needed physical...
Called to Serve: Volunteers Phone Homebound People

Called to Serve: Volunteers Phone Homebound People

Sally Baker (above) enjoys the weekly calls she receives from Tele-Care volunteers. Since 1970, Tele-Care Program Volunteers Have Made Tens of Thousands of Calls to Check on Vulnerable Bay Area Community Members By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor The challenges of...