Fairfield Woman Defies Odds with Liver-Directed Chemo

Fairfield Woman Defies Odds with Liver-Directed Chemo

“Unbeknownst to me, I was walking around with stage four colon cancer,” says Fairfield, Calif. resident Denise Hathcock. “My life expectancy was four years. I was told to travel and enjoy my family.” The news Hathcock received in February of 2020 was jarring. Even...
Wearables Unlock New Insights for Neurological Disease

Wearables Unlock New Insights for Neurological Disease

The Apple Watch broke barriers by detecting irregular heart rhythms. Now researchers are potentially uncovering new powers in the tech to help one of the more mysterious neurological conditions: Parkinson’s disease. In May, Dr. Minal Bhanushali, neurologist at...
27 Awards Earned From American Heart Association

27 Awards Earned From American Heart Association

Eighteen hospital campuses across Sutter Health’s not-for-profit network were recognized this week with 27 awards from the American Heart Association as part of the 2025 Get With The Guidelines® program. This national initiative evaluates quality and consistency in...
Retired Doc Gains New Perspective on Being a Patient

Retired Doc Gains New Perspective on Being a Patient

After decades of caring for patients, Dr. David Verhaag recently found himself on the other side of the exam table—this time as a patient. In August 2024, the retired physician underwent his third joint replacement surgery at the Sutter Sierra Surgery Center in...