Transforming Lives Through Transplant Innovation
From innovation to impact, Sutter Health continues to further transplant medicine and advanced organ therapies care. April marks National Donate Life Month, a time to reflect on the power of organ and tissue donation. But for those who don’t think beyond checking a...
Next Gen Robotic-Assisted Surgery Now ‘Next Door’
By Craig Baize and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors Robotic-assisted surgery was a modern medicine game-changer. But access was initially limited to larger cities. California-based Sutter Health remains ahead of the curve, embracing the latest robotic surgery...
How Cracking the Age Code is Redefining Longevity
Sutter patient participants in grip strength test According to the World Health Organization, people worldwide are living longer than ever. At Sutter Health, researchers are at the forefront of decoding the mechanisms of aging, revealing clues to unlock how aging...
Editor’s Picks
From Peru to Nurse of the Year: A Journey of Care
Liz Elliott’s path to becoming a nurse was shaped by resilience, love, and a deep-seated desire to improve healthcare. Her story is one of dedication—both to her patients and to the hospital that gave her the opportunity to fulfill her dream to make a lasting...
Tireless Surgeon Finds Strength in Faith
Sutter values the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our physicians, clinicians and staff and strives to foster a culture where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. Sutter knows that when people show up with authenticity it can bond teams, spark...
The Latest Frontier in Brain Health Research
Dr. Anne Marie Barrette, principal investigator and head brain cancer researcher at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, always knew medicine was her passion. As a child, she observed her grandmother’s struggle with severe rheumatoid...
Road to Residency Starts on ‘Match Day’
Dr. Ryan Spielvogel, program director for the family medicine residency program at Sutter Sacramento, Davis and Amador, pictured with residents. For medical students, Match Day represents a life-altering moment that aspiring physicians have worked toward for years....
Dive Deeper
Hospital Volunteer’s Surprising Final Act of Devotion
By Liz Madison and Michelle Grant, Vitals contributors Colette Scott was buried in her hospital volunteer uniform. The 96-year-old entered the afterlife this past February adorned in a lanyard studded with pins and fastened with badges — a symbol of volunteer...
Breast Surgeon Helping Pioneer the Future of Women’s Healthcare
Image provided by California State Senate | From left to right: Republican Minority Leader, Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Dr. Katrina B. Mitchell, Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), and Senate President Pro Tempore Senator...
Behavioral Health, Primary and Specialty Care Expands in the Central Valley
By Craig Baize and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors Demand for healthcare services continues to rise. Mental health and primary care are at the top of the lists. But California’s Central Valley, home to some of the fastest-growing communities in the state, is...
New Data Shows AI Supports Docs’ Day-to-Day Lives at Work
Sometimes the best medical tools aren’t inside a doctor’s bag, they’re digital. Read how digital platforms are delivering on the promise of greater physician experience. Doctors spend countless hours on clerical tasks that often don’t require their level of...
Closer Look
Woman Rebounds, Rejoices After Heart Transplant
How AI is Helping at Your Next Health Visit
Combat Veteran Gets a Life-Saving Assist
‘She’s One of a Kind’: Sutter Welcomes River!
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