by Sutter Health | Sep 28, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, Sutter Health Plus announced it received 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality and satisfaction from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The HMO is one of only three health plans in the state of California to achieve this...
by Gary Zavoral | Sep 27, 2021
Many Northern Californians have focused on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the delta variant-related surge for the past several months, but infectious disease physicians are warning area residents: “Don’t take the flu lightly.” Jeffrey Silvers, M.D., Sutter’s...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 23, 2021
COVID-19 has reshaped many aspects of healthcare, but it hasn’t changed the fact that you should call 9-1-1 and seek care at a hospital if you experience symptoms of heart attack, stroke or another medical emergency. “The public needs to know that we have the capacity...
by Sutter Health | Sep 22, 2021
For the managing partner of a pair of acclaimed San Francisco restaurants that were forced to temporarily close during the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of the businesses wasn’t the only thing on his mind. It was also the health of his 200 employees. Pete Sittnick,...
by Sutter Health | Sep 22, 2021
Sarah Krevans Led Collaborative Pandemic Response, Expanded Access to Equitable, High-Quality Care, Mental and Digital Health During Tenure SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sarah Krevans, president and CEO of the integrated not-for-profit Sutter Health system, has announced her...
by Emma Dugas | Sep 21, 2021
Sixteen hospital campuses within Sutter’s not-for-profit network received recognition today from the American Stroke Association (ASA) for providing a high level of stroke care and participating in the ASA’s Get With The Guidelines® program. Additionally, 21 hospital...
by Karin Fleming | Sep 20, 2021
A new medical study at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center is helping determine the potential link between an individual’s social interactions – or lack thereof – and their risk of developing cancer. The study is being performed by John K. Chan, M.D., an...
by Sutter Health | Sep 20, 2021
“Telehealth” is a term that can mean many things to different people. By default, some may immediately think of video visits, given how they exploded onto the scene amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But telehealth—and perhaps more aptly described as “digital health”— has...
by Sutter Health | Sep 16, 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Ambulatory Surgery Association recognized Sutter Santa Rosa Surgery & Endoscopy Center with its ASC of the Year Award, an honor reserved for the ambulatory surgery center that demonstrates industry-best practices in quality,...
by Sutter Health | Sep 15, 2021
Dr. Atkin, a fixture in the orthopedic community, has received a notable industry recognition after 25 years’ service in San Francisco and beyond. SAN FRANCISCO – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presented its 2021 Humanitarian Award to Dave M....
