by Sutter Health | Sep 2, 2026
By Jenn Lonzer, Vitals contributor Nisha Patel almost brushed it off. Patel and her husband had already traveled a long road to parenthood. After struggling to conceive and undergoing multiple rounds of IVF, their first successful embryo transfer led to the birth of...
by Sutter Health | Sep 2, 2026
Chronic conditions such as hepatitis B, diabetes and hypertension continue to affect many Chinese, Asian and Pacific Islander communities across San Francisco. Yet language, cultural and financial barriers can make it harder for people to access preventive care, find...
by Jerome Hubbard | Sep 1, 2026
Good health begins with knowledge, prevention and taking the first step. Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame Campus and the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) will again welcome community members to the annual Men’s and Women’s Health...
by Sutter Health | Aug 31, 2026
By Dr. Leila Haghighat, Vitals contributor Midday, fifteen patients with osteoporosis trickle into a virtual meeting, each with the results of a recent bone density scan close at hand. “Alright, is everyone ready?” asks Dr. Amy Culver, a family medicine physician...
by Sutter Health | Aug 28, 2026
Photo (L to R): Alicyn (Craig’s daughter), David (Craig’s husband), Craig, Evelyn (Craig’s stepdaughter), Sue (Alicyn’s mom), and their dog Annie By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Cystic fibrosis was part of Craig Whitley’s life. It was never...
by Jerome Hubbard | Aug 27, 2026
For Jude Farhat, the path to medical school was anything but traditional. Growing up in South Sacramento as the daughter of Syrian immigrants, Farhat faced challenges that could have derailed her dreams. Instead, those experiences strengthened her resilience and...
by Sutter Health | Aug 24, 2026
Eight Sutter hospitals earned recognition from the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative for advancing evidence-based maternal care and improving outcomes for parents and babies. Choosing where and how to bring a baby into the world is one of the most...
by Sutter Health | Aug 24, 2026
By Yanet Luna, Vitals contributor Who knew all that summer play could get kids ready for the upcoming school year? Regular physical activity can improve children’s academic performance, attention, memory and mental health, while reducing symptoms of depression,...
by Sutter Health | Aug 24, 2026
By Yanet Luna, Vitals contributor Research shows that children who start school healthy and ready to learn are more likely to meet early academic milestones. By providing backpacks and essential school supplies, this effort helps students arrive prepared and ready...
by Ashley Boarman | Aug 24, 2026
Photo: Using real-time MRI imaging, the radiologist outlines the exact area targeted for treatment. Everything inside the black line will receive therapy, allowing physicians to precisely treat diseased tissue while avoiding surrounding healthy structures. Sutter’s...
