Every Cart Counts: Safeway Shoppers Step Up to Save Lives

Every Cart Counts: Safeway Shoppers Step Up to Save Lives

By Kathy Engle, Vitals Contributor A simple act at the grocery store checkout is making a profound impact on breast cancer care across Northern California. This year, the Safeway Foundation awarded $90,500 to six Sutter Health care centers, continuing its annual...
You’re Not Alone: A Team-Based Path to Mental Wellness

You’re Not Alone: A Team-Based Path to Mental Wellness

A new pilot Collaborative Care Model makes mental health care easier to access — reducing stigma, cutting wait times, and helping patients get care in weeks instead of months. by Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming, especially...
Teen with Epilepsy Paddles Past Limits

Teen with Epilepsy Paddles Past Limits

Photo: With the right care and support from Sutter Health, Valentina Cocchi overcame epilepsy and Ataxia to finally glide across Hawaiian waters by paddleboard. Fifteen-year-old Valentina Cocchi loves being active, but epilepsy and a rare neurological disorder called...
Healthcare Teams Pack Purpose into Back-to-School Season 

Healthcare Teams Pack Purpose into Back-to-School Season 

Schoolchildren wear new backpacks donated by Sutter Health and filled with supplies by Sutter employees.  By Katie Durham, Vitals contributor   Sutter Health’s commitment to community care extends beyond hospital walls, and that’s evident in a big way during the...

95 Years of Heart: Pair Honored for Patient Care Dedication

By Rachael DiCicco, Vitals contributor Dedication. Compassion. Impact. Melba Green and Katrelia Robinson represent all three—bringing more than 95 years of combined service to Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland. As trusted healthcare professionals,...
Upgraded Vehicle Driving Force Behind Mammograms

Upgraded Vehicle Driving Force Behind Mammograms

Fans at the Bay FC game on Sept. 21 got to see more than exciting soccer on the field — they also had the chance to tour Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center mobile mammography vehicle, a state-of-the-art clinic...