How a 6-year-old Boy Raised $467 for Hospitalized Kids

How a 6-year-old Boy Raised $467 for Hospitalized Kids

Gatlin came to Sutter Roseville Medical Center with a check for children’s services and the pharmacy and gave it to Chief Nurse Executive Kat Holmes and CEO Tammy Powers. Gatlin Coker came to his mother the day after Thanksgiving with a little jar and a piece of...
Club Hopes to Inspire Teens for Future in Healthcare

Club Hopes to Inspire Teens for Future in Healthcare

In the heart of Sacramento, Health Professions High School stands as a unique institution. Students don scrubs as their daily attire, symbolizing their deep-seated interest in healthcare. With a student body of 200, it’s clear this school is more than just a place of...
ICU Wedding Tugs Heartstrings

ICU Wedding Tugs Heartstrings

By Monique Binkley Smith and Catlin Valles, Vitals contributors Staff members in the Intensive Care Unit at Sutter Eden Medical Center recently planned a special wedding ceremony, but it wasn’t for anyone on staff. The celebration was their way of honoring a patient...
NorCal Programs Show How Housing Helps Improve Health

NorCal Programs Show How Housing Helps Improve Health

The circumstances influencing homelessness create a strong force, pulling individuals and families into a gripping cycle. Between fewer short-term and long-term affordable housing options, substance use and mental health challenges, those experiencing homelessness...