Couple Establish Endowed Chair for Cardiology Research

Couple Establish Endowed Chair for Cardiology Research

By Kathy Engle and Ashley Boarman, Vitals contributors Napa residents Jim and Carol White have pledged $5 million to advance cardiology care at Sutter Health. While the couple are dedicated to improving healthcare overall, according to Jim, the gift also carries a...
Precious Bundles of Love

Precious Bundles of Love

Tiny toes, button noses and full hearts. Some of Sutter’s smallest patients celebrated their first Valentine’s Day in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units at Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley and Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. Members of the babies’...
Surprise Diagnosis Made Easier by Virtual Pharmacy Program

Surprise Diagnosis Made Easier by Virtual Pharmacy Program

By Bryan Gardner and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors Friends and family of Cathy Woolley would describe her as all heart. But last year after visiting doctors, they determined only 25% of her heart was functioning. The shocking diagnosis — congestive heart failure —...
Experts Show Off Their Heart-Saving Skills

Experts Show Off Their Heart-Saving Skills

Few medical terms are more mainstream than those that deal with the heart. Most adults in America have heard of CPR and seen an AED machine. Many can also describe what an ECG or electrocardiogram readout looks like and may even wave their finger to mimic the rhythmic...