Much-needed Primary Care Resources Coming to Central Valley

Much-needed Primary Care Resources Coming to Central Valley

Sutter’s Latest Investment in Medical Education Gains National Accreditation in Modesto While individuals may be disappointed and frustrated by their inability to schedule primary care appointments, it may also leave them sicker. A recent study, “The Health of U.S....
Unique Recycling Project Gives New Life to Needle Caps

Unique Recycling Project Gives New Life to Needle Caps

Single use plastic is widespread in health care because it meets the industry’s need for sterile material. But more medical providers are looking for ways to reduce and recycle some of their plastic waste when it’s safe to do so. A doctor at Sutter’s Palo Alto Medical...
Hospital Marks Lung Cancer Milestones, 20 Years Apart

Hospital Marks Lung Cancer Milestones, 20 Years Apart

From its history as the first hospital in the Bay Area to offer early detection, to its investment in the latest technology, Sutter’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center has kept lung cancer care at the forefront for the past 20 years. With new, state-of-the-art equipment...
Nurse Is Patient’s Hero for Saving Her Baby’s Life

Nurse Is Patient’s Hero for Saving Her Baby’s Life

Vanessa Miranda-Stewart (right) and her baby Sofia are pictured with Angie Suarez, RN at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital in March 2024. By Jennifer Modenessi, Vitals contributor  One day in early March, Vanessa Miranda-Stewart walked into Sutter Santa Rosa...
Medical Assistant’s Quick Thinking Saves Two Lives

Medical Assistant’s Quick Thinking Saves Two Lives

Pictured: Medical Assistant Dakota Burr (left) stands with Sutter OB-GYN Dr. Natasha Kahl (right) By Jennifer Modenessi, Vitals contributor It was supposed to be a routine appointment. But Dakota Burr, a medical assistant at Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods,...