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Leticia Robles Built a Homecare Network to Serve Families Who Needed It Most
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the founder of Pacific Homecare Services, which connects thousands of caregivers and families across Northern California
What began as a small Stockton startup now operates eight locations with thousands of caregivers.
Sheri Peifer Is Building Communities Where Aging Comes With Purpose
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the Eskaton CEO focused on creating connection and dignity in senior living
Leading Northern California’s largest nonprofit senior living provider, Sheri Peifer is helping reshape how communities support older adults.
Dr. Jennifer Nuovo Is Expanding Access to Care for California’s Most Vulnerable Patients
Women in Leadership 2026: Meet the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan chief medical officer focused on improving care for Medi-Cal members
Inspired by the doctor who cared for her as a child, Dr. Jennifer Nuovo has built a 40-year career improving health outcomes for patients across California.
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Leadership Through Knowledge, Skills and Compassion
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Shriners Children’s Northern California welcomes Wendi Thomas, RN, MSN, as the director of patient care services/nurse executive. In her new role since December, Thomas says, “I was drawn to Shriners Children’s for its exceptional care focused on children, education and research. It’s been a heart-fulfilling couple of months so far.”
While Sacramento Sleeps, These Night Workers Keep the City Moving
Photos: A look at the people and workplaces that come alive overnight, from roadside diners to airport runways
Sacramento may not be known as a city that never sleeps, but after the offices close and the storefront grates roll down, a contingent of workers heads out to keep the region running after dark.
What Health Stories Aren’t Being Told in Sacramento?
We asked Sacramento health leaders about wait times, drug costs and more
The region’s health systems are facing challenges around Sacramento’s sudden population boom and aging demographics. This month, Comstock’s talks to four local health leaders about some of the most pressing questions our readers have.
Millions of Californians Gain Access to In Vitro Fertilization Under New Law
CalMatters: In vitro fertilization costs thousands of dollars and is often too expensive for many people struggling to conceive. A new law aims to help change that.
Parkinson’s Is on the Rise in the Sacramento Valley. Dancing and Boxing Can Help
Capital Region health systems offer alternative therapies to treat Parkinson's patients
California’s vast Central Valley has the dubious nickname “Parkinson’s Alley.” Since the 1990s, a growing a network of support organizations helps Parkinson’s patients maintain their quality of life.
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From Local Impact to Lifelong Change
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
The American Heart Association has long served as a lifeline in Sacramento, rallying the region’s people, businesses and schools in a relentless fight against heart disease and stroke.
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New Outreach and Expansion to Increase Access for Children to the Best Specialty Care
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Shriners Children’s Northern California is the Sacramento region’s only freestanding children’s hospital providing highly specialized care for patients requiring treatment for a broad range of orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, burns and traumatic injuries.