Finding Solid Ground Through Serious Illness

Finding Solid Ground Through Serious Illness

by | Aug 28, 2026

Photo (L to R): Alicyn (Craig’s daughter), David (Craig’s husband), Craig, Evelyn (Craig’s stepdaughter), Sue (Alicyn’s mom), and their dog Annie By Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Cystic fibrosis was part of Craig Whitley’s life. It was never...
Breaking Barriers Through Shared Language

Breaking Barriers Through Shared Language

by | Aug 27, 2026

For Jude Farhat, the path to medical school was anything but traditional. Growing up in South Sacramento as the daughter of Syrian immigrants, Farhat faced challenges that could have derailed her dreams. Instead, those experiences strengthened her resilience and...
Helping More Families Start Strong

Helping More Families Start Strong

by | Aug 24, 2026

Eight Sutter hospitals earned recognition from the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative for advancing evidence-based maternal care and improving outcomes for parents and babies. Choosing where and how to bring a baby into the world is one of the most...
3,300 Backpacks Give NorCal Students a Boost

3,300 Backpacks Give NorCal Students a Boost

by | Aug 24, 2026

By Yanet Luna, Vitals contributor Research shows that children who start school healthy and ready to learn are more likely to meet early academic milestones. By providing backpacks and essential school supplies, this effort helps students arrive prepared and ready...
From Shark Tank-Style Pitch to Real-World Results

From Shark Tank-Style Pitch to Real-World Results

by | Aug 21, 2026

See how two Innovation Challenge winners are turning momentum into meaningful change. While healthcare can feel like rough waters at times, bright ideas buoy a way forward. Just ask employees who chart the course. Sutter Health’s Innovation Challenge was created to...
The Lessons Medical Students Don’t Expect to Learn

The Lessons Medical Students Don’t Expect to Learn

by | Aug 20, 2026

Now in its third year, Sutter Health’s multiyear academic partnership with Charles R. Drew University is helping medical students grow through compassionate patient care, research and mentorship. When Kendal Reed began her first clinical rotation, she expected...