Finding Support and Perspective Despite Cancer Diagnosis

Finding Support and Perspective Despite Cancer Diagnosis

When Lynn Anderson went in for her routine mammogram, she expected it to be quick and uneventful. Instead, it saved her life. “I felt absolutely fine. I had no pain, no symptoms – nothing. The only reason I went in was because Sutter Health and the Palo Alto Medical...
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,...