Health and Wellness
Managing Diabetes
Managing Diabetes

Diabetes is more common than one might think. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects about one in ten people in the United States. Most people know that caring for diabetes requires checking blood sugar levels regularly and following a healthy diet, but there are other aspects to caring for diabetes that can be just as important. This includes, but is not limited to, yearly diabetic-related heart, foot and eye care.

Protect Preteens and Teens with Recommended Vaccines
Protect Preteens and Teens with Recommended Vaccines

They’re sure not babies anymore, but preteens and teens still have a few remaining vaccines on the schedule. In addition to staying up to date on COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends youth ages 11 to 17 get these three vaccines to protect against serious diseases.

Convenient Ways to Manage Wellness
Convenient Ways to Manage Wellness

The winter months often bring holiday gatherings and busy social schedules. From booking a same-day appointment with a clinician and messaging a care team to scheduling a prescription for home delivery, Sutter Health Plus members have a variety of convenient ways to manage their health — anytime, anywhere.

An Update on COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations to now include the new COVID-19 vaccine for this year’s fall and winter virus season. The vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older.

Three Ways to Get a Flu Vaccine
Three Ways to Get a Flu Vaccine

During the fall months, the leaves begin to change color, children are returning to school, and indoor gatherings and celebrations are happening more often. It also signals the time to schedule a flu vaccine — the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

Three Tips for Protecting Your Skin
Three Tips for Protecting Your Skin

Did you know that sunburn and skin damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays can occur in as little as 15 minutes? With one out of every three Americans reporting a sunburn each year, it’s important to protect skin while enjoying the outdoors.