Back-to-school season is such an exciting time. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for students, filled with opportunities to learn, grow and discover new things. Alongside pencils and notebooks, ensuring that students’ health is prioritized is crucial for a successful start to the school year.
Seven Sutter Health Plus network hospitals achieved recognition as being among the best hospitals in California for 2024-25 from U.S. News & World Report, a global leader in quality rankings. In total, 23 Sutter Health Plus network hospital campuses received “High Performing” recognitions in at least one individual quality measure, the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
Skin is more than what meets the eye — it’s the biggest organ of the body that plays an indispensable role in protecting against environmental hazards, regulating temperature and providing sensory experiences that enrich daily life. And that’s just to name a few.
June highlights Men’s Health Month, a time for men to think about potential health issues and a reminder to take charge of their health. Prioritizing one’s health can help prevent chronic illnesses later in life, leading to improved longevity and overall quality of life.
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.
Sutter Health Plus network hospitals and medical groups been named a leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization.
The month of May is dedicated to bringing awareness to women’s health, focusing on the overall wellbeing of women and forming a healthy foundation.
Seven Sutter Health Plus network hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety. An additional nine hospitals in the network earned a “B” grade for prioritizing patient safety and helping protect patients from preventable harm and errors.
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.
A new baby can be cause for excitement — and stress. As many as 1 in 5 women will experience a mental health disorder during or after pregnancy and getting support right away helps to deliver the best possible outcomes.