by Sutter Health | Sep 24, 2024
By Jennifer Modenessi and Lisa Hom, Vitals contributors A new, first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program that prepares aspiring dental assistants for a future career brightening smiles is making its debut in Santa Cruz County. With an investment of $50,000 from Sutter...
by Sutter Health | Sep 23, 2024
By Debbie Ritenour, Vitals contributor Few injuries are more devastating to an athlete than a torn ACL or anterior cruciate ligament. Common among soccer, football and basketball players, an ACL tear occurs when sudden force is inflicted on the knee, often from a...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 20, 2024
Employers are increasingly encouraging their workforce to bring their genuine selves to their jobs. They know that when people show up with authenticity it can transform team dynamics. It can also create deeper connections, spark innovation and foster an environment...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 19, 2024
Latinos are the largest racial and ethnic group in California yet make up disproportionately small percentage of the nursing workforce. Nearly 40% of California’s population is Latinx according to the state census. However, surveys of registered nurses have found...
by Sutter Health | Sep 16, 2024
By Karin Fleming, Vitals contributor Each September, the medical community honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women pursuing careers in medicine. Below Vitals features perspectives from some of the women at Sutter Health who...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 16, 2024
Group photo featuring individuals who helped establish the inaugural Northern California chapter of the National Association for Latino Healthcare Executives. Back Row: Josue De Avila, Dennise Rosas, Marissa Hernandez, Daniela Almeida, Dana Beckton, Marysol Morales....
by Sutter Health | Sep 13, 2024
Andrea Trimble (at left) and her sister, Rachel Hagenbaugh, are not only both Sutter Health nurses, but have followed a similar career path during their tenure at Sutter. Trimble is interim senior director of nursing at Sutter Delta Medical Center. Hagenbaugh serves...
by Ashley Boarman | Sep 12, 2024
Pediatric clinicians with Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods are locally involved in the national early literacy program Reach Out and Read, which encourages doctors to give age-appropriate books to young kids and families during well-child visits. Sonoma County...
by Sutter Health | Sep 12, 2024
By Marycon Young, Vitals contributor Pharmacists encounter medications and other drugs every day on the job. But for pharmacist Steve Leuck, the linkage became too close. Early in his career, he found himself in the grips of addiction. “The first nine years I...
by Sutter Health | Sep 12, 2024
By Angela Borchert, Vitals contributor Tammy Schneider couldn’t get on an airplane or enjoy her beloved hikes due to excruciating back pain. Even simple activities like lying in bed, lounging on the couch or driving became painful. Although she needed physical...
