Transforming Lives Through Transplant Innovation

Transforming Lives Through Transplant Innovation

From innovation to impact, Sutter Health continues to further transplant medicine and advanced organ therapies care.  April marks National Donate Life Month, a time to reflect on the power of organ and tissue donation. But for those who don’t think beyond checking a...
Next Gen Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now ‘Next Door’

Next Gen Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now ‘Next Door’

By Craig Baize and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors   Robotic-assisted surgery was a modern medicine game-changer. But access was initially limited to larger cities. California-based Sutter Health remains ahead of the curve, embracing the latest robotic surgery...
Hospital Volunteer’s Surprising Final Act of Devotion

Hospital Volunteer’s Surprising Final Act of Devotion

By Liz Madison and Michelle Grant, Vitals contributors   Colette Scott was buried in her hospital volunteer uniform. The 96-year-old entered the afterlife this past February adorned in a lanyard studded with pins and fastened with badges — a symbol of volunteer...
From Peru to Nurse of the Year: A Journey of Care

From Peru to Nurse of the Year: A Journey of Care

Liz Elliott’s path to becoming a nurse was shaped by resilience, love, and a deep-seated desire to improve healthcare. Her story is one of dedication—both to her patients and to the hospital that gave her the opportunity to fulfill her dream to make a lasting impact...
Tireless Surgeon Finds Strength in Faith

Tireless Surgeon Finds Strength in Faith

Sutter values the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our physicians, clinicians and staff and strives to foster a culture where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. Sutter knows that when people show up with authenticity it can bond teams, spark...
The Latest Frontier in Brain Health Research

The Latest Frontier in Brain Health Research

Dr. Anne Marie Barrette, principal investigator and head brain cancer researcher at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, always knew medicine was her passion. As a child, she observed her grandmother’s struggle with severe rheumatoid...
How Cracking the Age Code is Redefining Longevity

How Cracking the Age Code is Redefining Longevity

Sutter patient participants in grip strength test According to the World Health Organization, people worldwide are living longer than ever. At Sutter Health, researchers are at the forefront of decoding the mechanisms of aging, revealing clues to unlock how aging...