by Sutter Health | Aug 24, 2023
By Clayton Warren, Vitals Contributor Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System, part of a nationwide movement to improve health care for older adults. The certification recognizes CPMC as a leader in a rapidly...
by Sutter Health | Aug 23, 2023
By Elisa Bosley, Vitals Contributor Believe it or not, many Sutter patients and Olympic-level athletes have something in common: the drive to meet personal, physical goals. This weekend, Sutter Health is proud to be the official medical provider for the 2023 Xfinity...
by Ashley Boarman | Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Joshua Sternbach’s “before bed” routine consists of meditating, brushing his teeth and taking his dogs out. Noticeably absent from this sleep specialist’s nightly wind-down is scrolling social media. “Scrolling late at night exposes our brains to unwanted light...
by Ashley Boarman | Aug 22, 2023
A San Francisco endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist says the Wegovy phenomenon has led to an explosion of new referrals for obesity management. “The hype and curiosity surrounding weight-loss drugs is driving demand for management care,” says Dr. Shilpa...
by Sutter Health | Aug 21, 2023
By Craig Baize and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors This summer, patients needing orthopedic care are getting a “leg up” thanks to a new Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Musculoskeletal Center located at the Briggsmore Specialty Center in Modesto. The new center...
by Karin Fleming | Aug 16, 2023
The Sutter Health Telestroke Program facilitates access to remote specialty care for patients across Northern California. Individuals who experience a stroke know well that life can change in an instant: Brain cells begin dying seconds after a stroke-induced clot...
by Sutter Health | Aug 15, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sutter Health, a not-for-profit, integrated health system, is responding to the devastating wildfires on Maui by donating $250,000 to relief efforts with a particular focus on providing immediate assistance to those grappling with the impact of...
by Emma Dugas | Aug 14, 2023
In this photo from 1963, Nancy Corrine Holcomb, one of the first graduates of the Mills-Peninsula School of Diagnostic Imaging, is seen receiving her degree. The original photo caption read: “The two-year ‘on the job’ training course prepares...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Aug 14, 2023
Recent tumbles by prominent politicians highlight a common experience among older adults in the U.S., where nearly one-third of people 65 and older reported falling during the previous year. About 3 million older adults a year are treated in emergency departments for...
by Sutter Health | Aug 7, 2023
By Marycon Young, Vitals contributor In the early days of COVID-19, an unprecedented demand for personal protective equipment underscored new complexities in health care supply chain management. Sutter Health, an integrated system in Northern California, responded...
