Healthcare Teams Pack Purpose into Back-to-School Season 

Healthcare Teams Pack Purpose into Back-to-School Season 

Schoolchildren wear new backpacks donated by Sutter Health and filled with supplies by Sutter employees.  By Katie Durham, Vitals contributor   Sutter Health’s commitment to community care extends beyond hospital walls, and that’s evident in a big way during the...

95 Years of Heart: Pair Honored for Patient Care Dedication

By Rachael DiCicco, Vitals contributor Dedication. Compassion. Impact. Melba Green and Katrelia Robinson represent all three—bringing more than 95 years of combined service to Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland. As trusted healthcare professionals,...
Upgraded Vehicle Driving Force Behind Mammograms

Upgraded Vehicle Driving Force Behind Mammograms

Fans at the Bay FC game on Sept. 21 got to see more than exciting soccer on the field — they also had the chance to tour Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center mobile mammography vehicle, a state-of-the-art clinic...
Hidden in DNA: New Study Traces Alzheimer’s Roots

Hidden in DNA: New Study Traces Alzheimer’s Roots

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about one in nine Americans aged 65 or older has Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, these numbers are projected to more than double, growing to an estimated 12.7 million people across the United States. As cases rise, researchers...