East Bay Writers Support Breast Care

East Bay Writers Support Breast Care

By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Sixteen years after the publication of Something that Matters: Life, Love, and Unexpected Adventures in the Middle of the Journey, this collection of essays from the Oakland-based Wednesday Writers is still making an impact in our...
Community Mammogram Programs Save Lives: Ramona’s Story

Community Mammogram Programs Save Lives: Ramona’s Story

By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Lucky number seven has been anything but for Ramona Villanueva. Since age 50, Villanueva has been diligent about getting an annual mammogram. Seven years into the habit she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite the unwanted news,...
73-Year-Old Amputee Triumphs, Completes Open Water Swim

73-Year-Old Amputee Triumphs, Completes Open Water Swim

By Marika Rose, Vitals contributor  When Bob Duncan shattered his left knee in a motorcycle accident more than 30 years ago, he didn’t know the extent of the challenges he would later face. A marathon runner and open-water swimmer, after the accident Duncan underwent...
Sutter Davis Hospital Celebrates Successful Expansion

Sutter Davis Hospital Celebrates Successful Expansion

Emergency Department, Family Birth Center and Medical-Surgical Unit Upgrades Meet Growing Needs of Community DAVIS, Calif.—Elected officials, community leaders and healthcare executives gathered today to commemorate the completion of a major expansion of Sutter Davis...