by shawnkramer | May 18, 2026
The headache fades. The arm weakness passes. For young adults, these warning signs are often attributed to stress or exhaustion and dismissed. While strokes are most common in patients 65 and older, they can occur at any age. According to a CDC study, the incidence of...
by Sutter Health | May 18, 2026
By Jenn Lonzer, Vitals contributor With a doctoral degree in nursing, Anna Mullins knew the signs and symptoms of stroke. But when she began to develop symptoms herself, she did not realize what was happening. “I didn’t know I was having a stroke,” says Mullins. “I...
by Jerome Hubbard | May 18, 2026
For twin brothers Jon and David Swaney, life had always moved in parallel. Raised together on the rural outskirts of Roseville, California, the two shared nearly everything: childhood adventures, careers in public service and a close family bond that endured into...
by Sutter Health | May 15, 2026
Sutter Health and Santa Clara University to Launch the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine Funded in part by a $175 million gift from Mark and Mary Stevens, it will be the first new medical school in the San Francisco Bay Area in more than a century. SANTA...
by Sutter Health | May 14, 2026
Pictured above left to right: Lylia Trieu CMA, Gloria Gomez CMA, Mayte Hernandez CMA, Dr. Isabelle Cohen, Kelly Alvarez CMA, Ania Werynski CMA, Rachel Gonzalez CMA By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Sutter East Bay Medical Group is expanding women’s health services...
by Sutter Health | May 13, 2026
High-quality care doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through steady progress, careful measurement and a constant focus on safety. At Sutter Health, teams are aligning best practices, supporting clinical leaders and using smarter technology to deliver more...
by Sutter Health | May 12, 2026
Sutter Health to Serve as Official Healthcare and Jersey Patch Partner to Advance Community Health and Clinical Excellence SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, the Sacramento Kings and Sutter Health announced a new strategic partnership, uniting two purpose-driven...
by Sutter Health | May 12, 2026
Sutter Health is celebrating a standout national recognition, with three hospitals honored for delivering exceptional patient experiences—and two among a small group nationwide to earn the rare “Triple Crown” distinction from Healthgrades, an online resource that...
by Sutter Health | May 11, 2026
Stroke remains a leading cause of death in California and across the U.S. — even as new data from the American Heart Association show a slight decline in cardiovascular deaths since 2023. Too many strokes remain preventable, and too many patients aren’t getting care...
by Sutter Health | May 11, 2026
By Marycon Young, Vitals contributor For years, Alicia prided herself on being someone others could rely on. In her leadership role within a small organization, she managed multiple responsibilities—often working nights, weekends and breaks to meet expectations. She...
