She Had Help with Her Grief; She Gives to Help Others with Theirs
By Mark McCoubrey, Vitals contributor Laura Casey of Alameda, Calif., understands grief perhaps more than she would otherwise hope to, having had to deal with the loss of both her mother and her sister within a three-year span. Laura’s relationship with her mom was...
New Program Hopes to Solve Food Inequity Among Ag Workers
A new Yolo County study unearthed an ironic trend: Those who work hard to bring others their food are the ones who are most food-insecure. That is one of the most alarming findings of the study made public Friday during the first State of Food Insecurity in Yolo...
Medical Assistant’s Quick Thinking Saves Two Lives
Pictured: Medical Assistant Dakota Burr (left) stands with Sutter OB-GYN Dr. Natasha Kahl (right) By Jennifer Modenessi, Vitals contributor It was supposed to be a routine appointment. But Dakota Burr, a medical assistant at Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods,...
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Nurse is Patient’s Hero for Saving Her Baby’s Life
Vanessa Miranda-Stewart (right) and her baby Sofia are pictured with Angie Suarez, RN at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital in March 2024. By Jennifer Modenessi, Vitals contributor One day in early March, Vanessa Miranda-Stewart walked into Sutter Santa Rosa...
4 Creative Ways Healthcare Approaches Sustainability
By Angela Borchert, Vitals contributor Earth Day is an opportune time to reflect on the impact individual and collective efforts have had on better protecting the environment. It also serves as a reminder that more work is still needed to keep up the progress....
Patient Says Thanks to Docs Who Gave Him Pep Talks, ‘Best Heart’
Ian Brodie, then 34, gives a "heart" sign right before being wheeled into surgery for a heart transplant at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. Brodie says his physicians and surgeons showed him a lot of heart during his medical journey. After surviving a...
Hospital Teams Find ‘Sweet Spots’ to Improve Patients’ Blood Sugar Levels
Your blood sugar level is more than a number. The amount of sugar in your bloodstream is an indicator— and driver—of your overall health. If blood sugar is too high, or too low, it can make you sick or prevent you from healing. These repercussions are especially...
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Sutter Health Announces New Neurosciences Care Complex in S.F.
$442 million investment will expand services and increase patient access to innovative, comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical treatment closer to home Sutter Health today announced, as part of its long-term vision to expand services and increase patient...
Center Tracks Pacemaker So Cyclist Can Blaze Trails Worry-free
Outfitted with a new pacemaker, bicycling enthusiast Bruce Patt is back on Sacramento County’s American River Bike Trail doing what he loves. Patt’s speed and endurance while cycling were aided by the expertise of a care team with Sutter Health’s Cardiac Device...
San Carlos Cyclist Champions Colon Cancer Screening
By Karin Fleming and Liz Madison, Vitals contributors Modern society loves “early.” A chance at an early flight check-in or an early preview of an artist’s new music are viewed as perks. And yet, the same enthusiasm hasn’t fully translated into early cancer...
Housing for Transplant Patients, Aspiring Doctors Gets Major Upgrade
For many transplant patients, the good news of a life-saving organ match is accompanied by feelings of uncertainty and a whole new set of challenges, especially if they are traveling to receive care. This creates a burden for many transplant patients, especially...
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