by Jennifer Modenessi-Gurule | Oct 1, 2025
Beverly Sullivan, left, a patient and intern at the Metabolic and Bariatric Institute at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, is using her experience to help patients. Beverly Sullivan woke up one morning and made a life-changing decision: she’d had enough. Years of...
by Sutter Health | May 30, 2024
SEEING HALF: Maureen Hagar is about half the size she used to be thanks to a whole-person health approach that included diet, exercise and emotional healthcare. By Debbie Ritenour, Vitals contributor Maureen Hagar of Citrus Heights, northeast of Sacramento, has used...
by Sutter Health | Feb 1, 2023
Susan and Dave Howard recently honored two Bay Area physicians with a significant philanthropic gift in recognition of their excellent care and compassionate listening. By Kathy Engle, Vitals contributor Shortly after San Jose resident Dave Howard turned 79, he...
by Sutter Health | Jan 20, 2023
By Melissa Fuson, Vitals contributor A Type 2 diabetes drug, Ozempic, has gone viral on TikTok. Millions of viewers have watched videos made by people taking the medication not for diabetes—but for significant weight loss. Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, an...
by Sutter Health | Dec 28, 2022
With new year upon us, the age-old tradition of weight loss is back in vogue. But rather than focus on looking Instagram ready, medical experts say embracing healthier eating overall can really drive change. How so? Well, weight management and health management can be...
