by Monique Binkley Smith | May 11, 2021
Experienced nurses know sometimes healthcare has less to do with medicine and more to do with caring and kindness. Recently, one radiation oncology nurse took special care of a young patient whose cancer had progressed and who was no longer a candidate for...
by Sutter Health | May 10, 2021
By Clayton Warren, a Vitals contributor When Intensive Care Unit nurse Shelby Delaney shared a photo of herself one year ago wearing Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors jersey under her scrubs, she had no idea that she would become an inspiration to so many of her...
by Ashley Boarman | May 10, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will ban both menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars within the coming year. As smoking is the leading cause of premature, preventable death in America, this is “a positive step,” says Vinayak Jha, M.D., a...
by Angie Sheets | May 6, 2021
Nurses understand what it takes to give safe, quality care that is service-oriented. That is why nurses bring a wealth of clinical understanding to the chief executives. Hamila Kownacki, R.N., MSHA and chief operating officer at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical...
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 5, 2021
Three incredible nurse leaders were recently recognized by the Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) for: Leading the evacuation of a hospital ahead of raging wildfire—twice! Re-establishing a nursing leadership organization;...
by Emma Dugas | May 5, 2021
By Emma Dugas, Vitals contributor While childbirth can be romanticized as a “natural” experience, in reality it’s often surprisingly complex and unpredictable. Breastfeeding frequently follows suit. Many new mothers struggle to produce milk right away. A baby...
by Sutter Health | May 5, 2021
Annual health system rankings are based on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and patient experience data. IBM Watson Health recently announced its 2021 Fortune Media/IBM Watson Health Top Health Systems award winners, recognizing Sutter Health and Sutter...
by Sutter Health | May 4, 2021
Julie Montiel is a radiologic technologist with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, part of the not-for-profit Sutter Health network. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Julie wanted to publicly thank her mom for helping her start her career at Sutter, 20 years ago. Julie...
by Sutter Health | May 4, 2021
YUBA CITY, Calif. – Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley (SSHNV) has been ranked in the top 1% of Best Hospitals for Orthopedics in the United States by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™. The Women’s Choice Award is an American marketing research...
by Liz Madison | May 3, 2021
James Douglas, 66, of Sacramento, admits he is one of those most at-risk for COVID-19. The resident of Globe Mills, an affordable apartment complex for seniors, took precautions by limiting his outings and wearing masks. He acknowledges that still came at a...
