Journey to Healing: Gastroparesis Patient Finds Relief
Photo caption: Patient Allison Villegas embraces Dr. Mimi Lin before undergoing surgery for a gastric stimulator implant at California Pacific Medical Center's Van Ness campus. By Jennifer Modenessi-Gurule, Vitals contributor Minutes before her surgery at California...
Hospital Care Team Makes Couple’s Wish for a Wedding Come True
Photograph by Stuart Bass By Clayton Warren, Vitals contributor A dedicated team of caregivers at Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland helped support a dream come true for a special wedding couple. Joe Dea has been a patient at Alta Bates Summit...
Shouldering the Load: RN’s Surgery and Road to Healing
For nearly four decades, Diana Bastin has been a dedicated registered nurse, spending much of her career in the operating room. Working at Sutter Health’s Santa Cruz Maternity and Surgery Center, she has assisted in countless procedures, ensuring the best outcomes for...
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Shaping The Future of Healthcare Through Mentorship
If "experience is the best teacher," than mentorship is what makes the experience the most meaningful. Feb. 28 marks a special day to honor tomorrow’s leading physicians: residents. To commemorate ”Thank a Resident Day,” medical education leaders and program...
Personalized Statin Prescriptions: Tailored to Match Your Genes
By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Each year, 50 million people are prescribed statins to manage high cholesterol—a vital step in preventing heart disease. Yet, half of them stop taking their medication, putting millions of patients at risk for worsening heart...
Dr. Pasha’s Passion for Black History
In celebration of Black History Month, we spoke with Sutter Health Family Practice Physician Pasha Jackson, MD to explore his journey to healthcare, the powerful contributions of Black individuals throughout history, and how he honors their lasting impact on...
Navigating Congenital Heart Defects as an Adult
Nearly 2 million adults in the U.S. live with congenital heart defects or CHDs. These patients survived the repair of structural abnormalities in their hearts while infants or children and they require lifelong attention from a cardiology specialist. While only 20%...
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Sutter Unveils East Bay Expansion Plan to Improve Patient Access
Growth plan features a new acute care medical center, primary and specialty care clinics, destination advanced care centers, urgent care facilities and ambulatory surgery centers. NORTHERN CALIF. -- Building on its 120-year tradition of caring for Northern...
Championing the Legacy of Black History Month with Dana Beckton
In celebration of Black History Month, we spoke with Sutter Health Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Dana Beckton to explore the powerful contributions of Black individuals throughout history and their lasting impact on society. This conversation...
Celebrating the Heartbeat of Sutter Health During Heart Month
American Heart Month takes place from Feb. 1-28 and includes National Wear Red Day, which raises awareness about heart disease. Heart Month overlaps with Black History Month, which celebrates the achievements of Black Americans. By Darian Harris, CEO,...
Clinical Shadowing Opportunities Illuminate Future Career Paths
Cardiologist Mahazarin Ginwalla, M.D., (pictured, center) has mentored students at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame. By Jennifer Modenessi, Vitals contributor As a former emergency medical technician, Bilal Arshadullah knows how to care for people in...
Closer Look
Combat Veteran Gets a Life-Saving Assist
‘She’s One of a Kind’: Sutter Welcomes River!
Little Wishes Honors 20 Years of Big Impact
East Bay Mom Advocates for Early Detection
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