From Peru to Nurse of the Year: A Journey of Care

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 impact...
A New Year’s Blessing: Baby Holly’s 2025 Arrival

A New Year’s Blessing: Baby Holly’s 2025 Arrival

Miranda and Jordan Hastings began 2025 with a joyous milestone — the birth of their sixth child, Holly Jill, born at 12:01 a.m. at the Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz on New Year’s Day. For the couple, who have been married for 15 years, Holly’s...
Knowledge Seeker, Mentor Shares “Teachable Moments”

Knowledge Seeker, Mentor Shares “Teachable Moments”

By Karin Fleming, Vitals contributor From cold and flu to family planning and transgender medicine, family medicine physicians care for patients and families with these health concerns and more. While the range of illnesses and health-related questions commonly...