You’re Not Alone: A Team-Based Path to Mental Wellness

You’re Not Alone: A Team-Based Path to Mental Wellness

A new pilot Collaborative Care Model makes mental health care easier to access — reducing stigma, cutting wait times, and helping patients get care in weeks instead of months. by Pooja Nerkar, Vitals contributor Anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming, especially...
Teen with Epilepsy Paddles Past Limits

Teen with Epilepsy Paddles Past Limits

Photo: With the right care and support from Sutter Health, Valentina Cocchi overcame epilepsy and Ataxia to finally glide across Hawaiian waters by paddleboard. Fifteen-year-old Valentina Cocchi loves being active, but epilepsy and a rare neurological disorder called...

95 Years of Heart: Pair Honored for Patient Care Dedication

By Rachael DiCicco, Vitals contributor Dedication. Compassion. Impact. Melba Green and Katrelia Robinson represent all three—bringing more than 95 years of combined service to Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland. As trusted healthcare professionals,...
Upgraded Vehicle Driving Force Behind Mammograms

Upgraded Vehicle Driving Force Behind Mammograms

Fans at the Bay FC game on Sept. 21 got to see more than exciting soccer on the field — they also had the chance to tour Sutter’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center mobile mammography vehicle, a state-of-the-art clinic...