by Stephanie Breitbart | May 7, 2026
Nursing excellence shows up in many ways—through advocacy, presence, innovation and contributions that strengthen care for patients and teams alike. During National Nurses Week, May 6–12, Sutter Health honors all its nurses and recognizes four standout nurses as...
by Jerome Hubbard | May 7, 2026
Sutter Health aims extend the continuum care for vulnerable Alameda County residents through its support of Arnold’s Place, a medical respite center situated on a wellness campus linked to permanent supportive housing, designed for people experiencing homelessness....
by Sutter Health | May 7, 2026
By Matthew Murphy, Vitals contributor According to a recent Gallup poll, employees’ long-term commitment to their organizations is the lowest it has been in nine years, showing a continued evolution of workplace dynamics since the Great Resignation. But...
by Sutter Health | May 4, 2026
Sutter’s CPMC and San Francisco State University Open Pediatric Simulation Room Sutter Health’s $200,000 investment expands hands-on training to strengthen pediatric nursing workforce in the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Sutter’s CPMC, part of Sutter Health, and San...
by Sutter Health | May 1, 2026
How advancement in minimally invasive treatment is helping patients get back to life. By Dr. Leila Haghighat, Vitals contributor On most days, Les Kalman prefers not to sit still for long. A psychiatrist by training, he once converted his van into a mobile office to...
by Sutter Health | Apr 29, 2026
When patients contact Sutter Health’s Patient and Provider Advocacy team, they are often seeking support, answers or a chance to be heard. For Mohamad Zaro, a patient experience representative, those conversations begin with a simple gesture: a thank-you — not once,...
by Sutter Health | Apr 29, 2026
Pictured left to right: Dr. Rob Nordgren; Genea Wilson; Dr. Derek Johnson; Claire Alaura, Deputy Chief of Staff of Contra Costa from County Supervisor Diane Burgis’ office; and Dr. Arzou Ahsan. By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor An important milestone for Sutter East...
by Sutter Health | Apr 28, 2026
Kat Ascencio‑Holmes, system chief nurse officer at Sutter Health, has been named the 2026 Woman of the Year by Women Health Care Executives, a distinguished honor recognizing women leaders whose vision, influence and impact are shaping the future of healthcare....
by Jerome Hubbard | Apr 28, 2026
From the suburbs of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, to the slopes of Norway, Dr. Greg Lichtman’s path into elite sports medicine has been shaped by early inspiration, discipline and a lifelong love of athletics. That journey recently brought him to one of skiing’s biggest...
by shawnkramer | Apr 24, 2026
Behind every cancer diagnosis is a patient and loved ones hoping for answers. With decades of experience in cancer care and research, Dr. Kevin Kim, newly appointed as chief of precision medicine at Sutter Health, explains how the integrated health system is advancing...
