by Sutter Health | Mar 16, 2023
By Lena Kauffman, Vitals contributor When Martin Hyland awoke from his procedure in the neuro intensive care unit at Sutter Health’s California Pacific Medical Center’s Davies campus, he was amazed to find his body and mind functioning as if the massive stroke...
by Liz Madison | Mar 14, 2023
Jose Ayala embodies the term “neighborly.” He has cared for many from the home he and his wife, Teresa, have made for themselves in Merced County, Calif. He’s offered counsel and comfort to those going through hard times and even given food to those who are hungry. “I...
by Sutter Health | Mar 14, 2023
Mills-Peninsula Is Only ‘Triple Crown’ Winner in California Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was recognized this week as the only “triple crown” award recipient in California and one of five hospitals in the nation to receive...
by Sutter Health | Mar 9, 2023
It’s almost as if you can feel the warmth emitted from the flameless candles. The gentle glow of these battery-powered devices is just one of the many touches the team at California Pacific Medical Center’s Kanbar Cardiac Center used to create a special evening...
by Emma Dugas | Mar 9, 2023
Primary care is important at any age, but it is perhaps most critical for older adults. Afterall, routine visits are opportunities for doctors to monitor chronic diseases, make medication adjustments and screen for cancer, among other recommended care. “A yearly...
by Sutter Health | Mar 8, 2023
SACRAMENTO, Calif., – Sutter Health has named Laura Wilt to the executive leadership position of senior vice president, chief digital officer. Wilt will oversee all aspects of a unified digital strategy from information services to design and innovation to data...
by Emma Dugas | Mar 7, 2023
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor With a soundtrack in her soul, Leticia Boykin-Owens keeps dancing, even after having both of her legs amputated below the knee. Ticia, as she is known to many, was determined to walk, then dance and even roller skate; in the process...
by Sutter Health | Mar 1, 2023
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The rate of pregnancy-related death is increasing in the United States, made all the more tragic by its disproportionate effect on one particular group: Black women are dying at a rate three to four times higher than that of their White and...
by Sutter Health | Feb 27, 2023
By Melissa Fuson, Vitals contributor Research shows that regularly expressing gratitude can lessen anxiety and depression—even during the most difficult of times. It can also help people feel happier, live healthier lives and boost feelings of optimism. Dr. Leif Hass...
by Liz Madison | Feb 23, 2023
When construction projects finish on time, it can bring a sense of relief. But when they finish early? It can be a delight and benefit to many. Or at least that’s been the experience at Sutter Davis Hospital, which is in the midst of a largescale construction project...
