Younger Colon Cancer Diagnoses Prompt Clinicians to Act

Younger Colon Cancer Diagnoses Prompt Clinicians to Act

By Nicole Young, Vitals contributor In early 2021, frequent upset stomach and troublesome trips to the bathroom prompted Zack Kramer to seek medical attention. “Many things were happening at the same time, COVID, a stressful job, but it was becoming a bigger deal,” he...
Much-needed Primary Care Resources Coming to Central Valley

Much-needed Primary Care Resources Coming to Central Valley

Sutter’s Latest Investment in Medical Education Gains National Accreditation in Modesto While individuals may be disappointed and frustrated by their inability to schedule primary care appointments, it may also leave them sicker. A recent study, “The Health of U.S....
Unique Recycling Project Gives New Life to Needle Caps

Unique Recycling Project Gives New Life to Needle Caps

Single use plastic is widespread in health care because it meets the industry’s need for sterile material. But more medical providers are looking for ways to reduce and recycle some of their plastic waste when it’s safe to do so. A doctor at Sutter’s Palo Alto Medical...