by Liz Madison | Dec 11, 2023
The circumstances influencing homelessness create a strong force, pulling individuals and families into a gripping cycle. Between fewer short-term and long-term affordable housing options, substance use and mental health challenges, those experiencing homelessness...
by Karin Fleming | Dec 11, 2023
It’s been a life by design for Miquel Aymerich. The Spanish architect has spent decades devising meticulous blueprints and carrying out grand visions for various projects, both international and stateside. So, one can only imagine the shock when things didn’t go...
by Sutter Health | Dec 6, 2023
By Melissa Fuson, Vitals contributor As the holiday season shifted into high gear, delivery drivers like Amaral Randera worked longer hours, lifting and carrying packages from early morning until well after the sun went down. For Randera, who lives and works in San...
by Karin Fleming | Dec 6, 2023
Estrogen Level May Help with Decisions About a Treatment to Prevent Breast Cancer Women who are post-menopausal, or past menopause, have varying levels of estrogen. Now, findings from a study co-led by a researcher at Sutter Health showed measuring estrogen levels...
by Sutter Health | Dec 5, 2023
Warner Thomas was recently recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2023. This is the second year in a row that Thomas has received this award. The ranking can be found in the Dec. 4 issue of Modern Healthcare...
by Sutter Health | Dec 5, 2023
As soon as expectant parents hear the happy words, “you’re pregnant!” they face a slew of choices. What’s the right diet? Which prenatal tests? Which birth center is best? With so many things to consider, parents-to-be naturally seek out pregnancy, childbirth and...
by Karin Fleming | Nov 30, 2023
Many people are impacted by a disease of the brain or spinal cord, whether through a personal diagnosis or knowing a loved one who has suffered a stroke or has an illness like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis or epilepsy. Sutter Health’s integrated network...
by Karin Fleming | Nov 30, 2023
Few hospitals in the U.S. have the necessary equipment and expertise to treat large vessel occlusion (LVO) ischemic stroke. This challenges emergency medical services staff who must quickly and accurately identify stroke type to ensure individuals are transported to a...
by Ashley Boarman | Nov 29, 2023
(Left to Right) Dr. Ranjan Ray, Leslie Barratt, Ted Jung, Nancy Jung, Dr. Brett Sheridan at Sutter’s CPMC | Nov. 2023 San Francisco resident Ted Jung was admitted to Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center with heart failure in 2019. Doctors told him he’d...
by Karin Fleming | Nov 29, 2023
Millions of Americans have diabetes. Some of those individuals effectively manage their condition with medications and lifestyle modifications. Yet there is a growing number of those benefiting from wearable devices and other technologies shown to help people with...
