by Liz Madison | Jun 8, 2022
Decades of research have shown that traumatic events in childhood, from things like abuse or neglect, can have a domino effect that can lead to a wide range of health problems later in life. These types of traumatic events are typically referred to as Adverse...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 8, 2022
Kids are naturally drawn to water — especially when it’s hot out. Whether it’s a pool, lake, Delta slough or the ocean, water is sparkly and refreshing, a place to have fun. But water can also be dangerous if kids aren’t properly supervised. According to the CDC,...
by Emma Dugas | Jun 8, 2022
Visit a toy store, watch a cartoon or read a fairy tale and you’ll see gender stereotypes. Girls are dressed in pink, have long hair and play with dolls. Boys wear blue or green, have short hair and like trucks. In real life, kids defy these outdated gender notions...
by Sutter Health | Jun 2, 2022
By Clayton Warren and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals contributors It’s a safe bet that most 84-year-olds who’ve recently had triple heart bypass surgery might at least consider slowing down, but not longtime Oakland resident Leonard Mercer. Originally from the...
by Ashley Boarman | Jun 1, 2022
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital officially opened its $150+ million expansion project, adding 40 new licensed in-patient beds to bring the hospital’s total bed count to 124. The new three-story expansion tower furthers Sutter Santa Rosa’s position as a...
by Sutter Health | May 27, 2022
By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Christine Hiraki of San Mateo knows first-hand that when someone is having a stroke, you need to act fast. That is why, when she learned about the possibility of bringing a Mobile Stroke Unit to the community, she donated financially...
by Gary Zavoral | May 23, 2022
A staff that is like family is one of the reasons why Sutter Amador Hospital is California’s only representative on the list of top rural hospitals in the nation. Showing they are No. 1 are, from left, rehab tech Reiner Kiehl, surgical nurse assistant Aria...
by Ashley Boarman | May 19, 2022
Almost 60% of Americans have had COVID-19. If and when the virus catches up to you, these strategies can help you conquer your sickness successfully. It’s true that COVID-19 cases are rising. If you do test positive, try not to let feelings of guilt or shame take...
by Karin Fleming | May 18, 2022
Paul Bauer, a 79-year-old resident of Davis, Calif., was relaxing at home May 5 with his wife, Mary, when he suddenly fell and was unable to speak. “When I saw the droop of his mouth and left side of his face, I immediately thought of stroke and called 911,” says Mary...
by Sutter Health | May 17, 2022
By Anita Creamer and Gary Zavoral, Vitals contributors Like many Filipinos, Reggie Escobin discovered that becoming a registered nurse was in her blood. It is estimated that nearly 20% of registered nurses in California are Filipino and many are on the front lines,...
