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,...
by Karin Fleming | May 17, 2022
Palo Alto resident Laura Clausen is a melanoma survivor at age 63. She credits enrolling in a clinical trial at Sutter’s CPMC for giving her hope and the trial drug needed to heal her cancer. In 2012, Clausen discovered a grape-sized lump on her neck. A biopsy and CT...
by Gary Zavoral | May 16, 2022
JACKSON, Calif. — National industry publication Modern Healthcare named Sutter Amador Hospital this week as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare in 2022, driven largely by the input of the hospitals’ own employees. It is the only Northern California hospital to be named...
by Gary Zavoral | May 13, 2022
Two heart-failure patients in Sacramento became fast friends in the hospital while awaiting new hearts. During those few weeks leading up to their transplants, they were delighted at what they saw: A well-organized team of dedicated nurses and doctors, all with...
by Sutter Health | May 11, 2022
By Meg Walker and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals contributors Three Bay Area nurses were able to achieve their dream jobs in part because of scholarships they received through their employer, Sutter’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation. For 14 years, PAMF has awarded...
by Ashley Boarman | May 10, 2022
First there were smart phones. Next came smart watches, smart cars, smart doorbells and even smart thermostats. But these modernized conveniences aren’t limited to just home. They are now for the hospital, too. “Smart” hospital beds are a great example. Sure, they...
by Sutter Health | May 10, 2022
By Anita Creamer and Monique Binkley Smith, Vitals Contributors For 34 years as an intensive care nurse, Mary Blanchard has served on the frontlines, caring for patients through some of the worst epidemics—and now a pandemic—in modern times. For many people, providing...
