Sutter Health Appoints Warner L. Thomas as Next CEO

Sutter Health Appoints Warner L. Thomas as Next CEO

Thomas brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience to the role, including 10 as CEO of Ochsner Health Recognized as an innovative leader focused on building healthier communities SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sutter Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system...
Dream Job: Clinical Nurse Specialists Improve Patient Care

Dream Job: Clinical Nurse Specialists Improve Patient Care

By Bryan Gardner and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals contributors Kristi Gabel and Blossom Inuenwi are part of an elite group at a Northern California healthcare system. Out of more than 50,000 employees at Sutter Health, only about 30 are clinical nurse specialists. At...
Medication Allergies: What to Know

Medication Allergies: What to Know

Catch any prescription drug advertisement on TV and you’ll hear a laundry list of potential side effects. Truth is, all medications, whether prescribed by a doctor or sold over the counter, can cause adverse reactions, anything from nausea and dizziness to dry mouth....
Keeping Skin Safer During Last Days of Summer

Keeping Skin Safer During Last Days of Summer

Summer is in its final stretch and the outdoors beckon. As you savor those last laps in the pool or final flings of a frisbee, dermatologists remind us about the importance of skin protection. August is Summer Sun Safety Month, and clinical experts offer these tips to...