by Emma Dugas | Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Juan José Vergara Saavedra believes that mass media can be a powerful tool for promoting health. He also knows that health education must be easy to understand and remember, if you want people to act on it. Taking these truths to heart has spurred Dr. Vergara to...
by Sutter Health | Sep 27, 2024
By Marycon Young, Vitals contributor Physicians are often perceived as pillars of strength, immune to mental health challenges, yet behind the white coats, many doctors like Dr. Rishi Menon face silent battles that go unnoticed by their patients and peers. “I isolated...
by Sutter Health | Sep 25, 2024
Collaboration between Sutter Health, Innovative Renal Care Will Provide Improved Access to Care JACKSON, Calif. —Those living in Jackson and surrounding Amador County communities needing outpatient dialysis care now have an option closer to home. Sutter Health and...
by Sutter Health | Sep 24, 2024
Program enhances ability to recruit, train future physicians, expand access for patients ROSEVILLE, Calif.– Sutter Roseville Medical Center received national accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for a new cardiovascular disease...
by Sutter Health | Sep 24, 2024
By Jennifer Modenessi and Lisa Hom, Vitals contributors A new, first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program that prepares aspiring dental assistants for a future career brightening smiles is making its debut in Santa Cruz County. With an investment of $50,000 from Sutter...
by Sutter Health | Sep 23, 2024
By Debbie Ritenour, Vitals contributor Few injuries are more devastating to an athlete than a torn ACL or anterior cruciate ligament. Common among soccer, football and basketball players, an ACL tear occurs when sudden force is inflicted on the knee, often from a...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 20, 2024
Employers are increasingly encouraging their workforce to bring their genuine selves to their jobs. They know that when people show up with authenticity it can transform team dynamics. It can also create deeper connections, spark innovation and foster an environment...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 19, 2024
Latinos are the largest racial and ethnic group in California yet make up disproportionately small percentage of the nursing workforce. Nearly 40% of California’s population is Latinx according to the state census. However, surveys of registered nurses have found...
by Sutter Health | Sep 16, 2024
By Karin Fleming, Vitals contributor Each September, the medical community honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women pursuing careers in medicine. Below Vitals features perspectives from some of the women at Sutter Health who...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 16, 2024
Group photo featuring individuals who helped establish the inaugural Northern California chapter of the National Association for Latino Healthcare Executives. Back Row: Josue De Avila, Dennise Rosas, Marissa Hernandez, Daniela Almeida, Dana Beckton, Marysol Morales....