Pediatricians’ Top Tips to Keep Kids Safer this Summer

Pediatricians’ Top Tips to Keep Kids Safer this Summer

By Melissa Fuson, Vitals contributor To enjoy the best of summer with your kids—from camping trips to cookouts, swim parties and baseball games —pediatricians recommend keeping in mind some basic summertime safety tips.   Water Safety Drowning is the leading...
Sutter’s Telestroke Program Hits Milestone

Sutter’s Telestroke Program Hits Milestone

By Karin Fleming and Ashley Boarman, Vitals contributors Every second counts when treating a stroke, a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot or there is bleeding in the brain. As one of the leading causes of permanent...
Coming Full Circle: From Volunteers to Medical Residents

Coming Full Circle: From Volunteers to Medical Residents

By Debbie Ritenour, Vitals contributor Volunteering can be a powerful first step into the healthcare world, providing invaluable experiences and shaping future careers. For many it’s an opportunity to give back to the community, gain professional skills or explore...
Kidney Stones: A Hidden Summer Health Risk

Kidney Stones: A Hidden Summer Health Risk

By Nicole Young, Vitals contributor Did you know dehydration caused by summer heat puts you at a higher risk for kidney stones? Dr. Ron Golan, urologist at Sansum Clinic, now part of Sutter Health, explains that an excessive loss of fluids is thought to be the primary...