Have COVID-19? Here’s When to Head to the ER

Have COVID-19? Here’s When to Head to the ER

by | Jan 15, 2021

So you or your loved one were diagnosed with COVID-19. You’re following doctor’s orders, isolating at home and taking precautions to protect other people from infection. But how do you know when it’s time to seek emergency medical attention for COVID-19, or time to...
ICU Doc on Vaccine Side Effects: She’d Do It Again

ICU Doc on Vaccine Side Effects: She’d Do It Again

by | Jan 13, 2021

A Northern California ICU physician who was one of the first in the region to get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine documented her vaccination journey and concluded that, while she experienced some temporary flu-like symptoms, she would do it again and encourages...
Stay Connected with Others During These Challenging Times

Stay Connected with Others During These Challenging Times

by | Jan 8, 2021

“These days we’re all experiencing psychological impact from the COVID pandemic,” says psychologist Lindsay Cunha, “and it’s more important than ever to stay connected with others.” Take a minute and learn more about how social connection is key to your well-being. In...
Healthcare Staff Now Have Extra Layer of Protection

Healthcare Staff Now Have Extra Layer of Protection

by | Jan 7, 2021

California is smashing daily records for COVID-19 cases as the post-holiday surge comes to a head. The difference now is that a vaccine exists. Vaccine deployment continues across Sutter Health. The plans developed by its healthcare leaders to vaccinate nurses,...
Going Back to Basics as Hospitals Reduce C-sections

Going Back to Basics as Hospitals Reduce C-sections

by | Jan 7, 2021

Dr. Katarina Lanner-Cusin has been passionate about babies since she was a child herself. Now, after more than 25 years as an obstetrician, Dr. Lanner-Cusin has teamed up with nurses, midwives, doulas and others to rethink childbirth in hospitals across Northern...
Hospitals Stand Up Flexible Spaces to Handle Influx

Hospitals Stand Up Flexible Spaces to Handle Influx

by | Jan 6, 2021

Tents Act as New Front Doors to Help with COVID Care For years, many hospitals stored large, camping-style tents and put them up occasionally as part of emergency drills or surge events. These tents were meant to be a quick, temporary solution to help triage and treat...
New Year’s Babies Lift Spirits at Crucial Time

New Year’s Babies Lift Spirits at Crucial Time

by | Jan 1, 2021

While New Year’s celebrations looked different in 2020, one tradition remained: honoring the first baby born in the new year. With roots dating back to ancient Greece, the first baby of the year represents rebirth. At a time when the world faced a global health...