by Ashley Boarman | Aug 27, 2020
In another post, we provided information on how to read your blood pressure and what medical conditions may result from having prolonged high blood pressure. In this article, we offer tips from Michael X. Pham, M.D., M.P.H., chief of cardiology with Sutter’s...
by Ashley Boarman | Aug 27, 2020
The pandemic has understandably transformed many of us into housebound creatures, oftentimes moving less and eating more. “It’s created the perfect storm for developing high blood pressure. For those who are already hypertensive, their blood pressure can get out of...
by Emma Dugas | Aug 25, 2020
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor When the next heat wave causes power outages or the next round of wildfires prompt evacuations throughout Northern California, chances are the global COVID-19 pandemic will still be unfolding. Under any or all of these conditions, we...
by Sutter Health | Aug 21, 2020
The wildfires burning throughout Northern California have impacted thousands—including Sutter employees. Tragically, some employees have already lost their homes, while hundreds have had to evacuate. Complicating the situation, many communities are also facing...
by Gary Zavoral | Aug 20, 2020
With wildfire smoke settling in every Northern California community, and with COVID-19 still a major health concern, Dr. William Isenberg, Sutter Health’s Chief Quality & Safety Officer, has two words of advice on the best way to avoid the associated health risks:...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Aug 20, 2020
Wildfire season is suddenly upon us and thick smoke from multiple wildfires around Northern California, coupled with hot weather and the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to some confusion about masks: when to wear them and what type is best. Now Ronn Berrol, M.D., medical...
by Mike Stahl | Aug 20, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO – Wildfires burning across Northern California coupled with extreme heat and dryness has the air quality in the unhealthy range. All of this is sparking concerns for people with respiratory issues, especially those with COVID-19. Dr. Vinayak Jha, a...
by Sutter Health | Aug 19, 2020
Wildfires are again burning in multiple Northern California counties. Sadly, it’s an all too familiar occurrence for many of the communities Sutter Health is privileged to serve. Sarah Krevans, President & CEO, Sutter Health I want to thank the thousands of...
by Emma Dugas | Aug 17, 2020
This article was written by Anita Mantha, M.D., pediatrician with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for the August 2020 issue of Bay Area Parent magazine. Raising a newborn has never been easy. Nighttime feedings, coping with your own body’s recovery and the constant...
by Sutter Health | Aug 13, 2020
by Sutter Health When Sutter Health adapted its operations to continue caring for patients while responding to COVID-19, it meant leaning heavily on its integrated network and technology and innovation teams. During a recent Sacramento Business Journal podcast, Albert...
