by Gary Zavoral | Sep 7, 2023
In a scene from the video, a young patient attends the recent “dog party” and finds some alone time with one of Sutter’s facility dogs. Watch the video below to see all the fun from the party, find out why the facility dog program is so important to...
by Karin Fleming | Sep 5, 2023
For most children, few things are scarier than monsters in the closet or the first day at school after summer break. But topping the list of kids’ common fears may also be vaccines. That’s why Sutter Health piloted vaccination clinics to support kids who have...
by Sutter Health | Sep 5, 2023
Sutter hospitals consistently achieve some of the lowest cesarean section (C-section) rates in California. This week, 12 Sutter hospitals were recognized by the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), in partnership with Cal Hospital Compare, for their...
by Sutter Health | Aug 29, 2023
By Karin Fleming with Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals Contributors After Pamela Swint was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019, she looked for treatments to help slow the progression of her illness. Discovering few options existed, she asked her doctor at Sutter’s...
by Sutter Health | Aug 28, 2023
by Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Celena Johnson appears to be a typical 20-year-old working hard to achieve a big dream. She attended California State University, East Bay full time, held down multiple internships and volunteered in her community, all with the goal...
by Sutter Health | Aug 25, 2023
Dietitian Vanessa Peterson shows a NICU refrigerator where parents can leave their pumped breastmilk for milk technicians to fortify. By Lara Azar, Vitals contributor What do you call a person who visits a hospital’s littlest, most vulnerable babies and takes care of...
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...
