by Sutter Health | Jul 3, 2024
By Lara Azar, Vitals contributor While a solid strategy is essential to business success, it’s not enough, says Warner Thomas, president & CEO of Sutter Health. If leaders don’t also invest their attention and resources into cultivating a thriving culture built on...
by Sutter Health | Jul 2, 2024
Photo: Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation Registered Nurse Rachel Heller visits the exact spot outside of Mel’s Kitchen where she performed lifesaving CPR on a collapsed man during her lunch break in June of 2023. By Clayton Warren, Vitals contributor In April...
by Sutter Health | Jul 2, 2024
By Melissa Fuson, Vitals contributor To enjoy the best of summer with your kids—from camping trips to cookouts, swim parties and baseball games —pediatricians recommend keeping in mind some basic summertime safety tips. Water Safety Drowning is the leading...
by Sutter Health | Jul 1, 2024
The new Sutter Health Mosaic Center and the Mosaic Village Partnership, part of the West Sacramento Mercy Coalition, received the Mayor’s Civic Leadership Award for Community during the annual State of the City luncheon last week. West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero...
by Sutter Health | Jul 1, 2024
By Gary Zavoral and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals contributors With the highest temperatures in several years arriving in California this week, emergency services physicians expect to see people suffering from heat-related illnesses as temperatures soar to 110 degrees...
by Sutter Health | Jun 27, 2024
By Karin Fleming and Ashley Boarman, Vitals contributors Every second counts when treating a stroke, a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot or there is bleeding in the brain. As one of the leading causes of permanent...
by Sutter Health | Jun 26, 2024
By Debbie Ritenour, Vitals contributor Training the next generation of physicians is vital for addressing the physician workforce shortage and enhancing access to high-quality healthcare. Yet, effective training extends beyond initial education. It is essential to...
by Sutter Health | Jun 26, 2024
By Debbie Ritenour, Vitals contributor Volunteering can be a powerful first step into the healthcare world, providing invaluable experiences and shaping future careers. For many it’s an opportunity to give back to the community, gain professional skills or explore...
by Sutter Health | Jun 25, 2024
MODESTO, Calif.–Sutter Memorial Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The certification, offered in...
by Sutter Health | Jun 25, 2024
By Nicole Young, Vitals contributor Did you know dehydration caused by summer heat puts you at a higher risk for kidney stones? Dr. Ron Golan, urologist at Sansum Clinic, now part of Sutter Health, explains that an excessive loss of fluids is thought to be the primary...
