Blood Cancer Battle Inspires Nurse’s Career, Fundraising

Blood Cancer Battle Inspires Nurse’s Career, Fundraising

by Anita Creamer and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals contributors Dulcy Wilson was 18 when she was diagnosed with leukemia. She received a life-saving bone marrow transplant in 1997 at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento and was so impressed with the nurses who cared for...
Healthy Holidays: Six Tips for Mindful Eating

Healthy Holidays: Six Tips for Mindful Eating

It can be easy to overindulge while making merry. Two nutritionists give tips on how to maintain healthy eating this festive season.  By Meg Walker, Vitals contributor  The holidays are upon us! People are looking forward to spending time with friends and family....
Vecepia Robinson’s Mission to Serve

Vecepia Robinson’s Mission to Serve

By Katie McKiever, Vitals contributor A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, reality television show winner, and healthcare leader, Vecepia Robinson’s heart for serving others, plus her focus and drive have formed the foundation for her success.     Robinson comes...
New Approaches Benefit Those At-Risk for Lung Cancer

New Approaches Benefit Those At-Risk for Lung Cancer

By Karin Fleming and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors Cancer treatment has come a long way since the days of Mad Men where characters appeared to smoke as much as they spoke. Yet cancer is still one of the most foreboding diagnoses one can hear—especially when it...