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An increasing number of parents are opting to save their newborn's umbilical cord blood. While doctors say it contains stem cells that could provide a powerful treatment should the child later fall ill, some wonder if that security is worth the high price. More Details
CUPERTINO: John Fowler Reports On Different Philosophies Of Banking Cord Blood From Newborns
Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Web Site
Get Information On Oakland Children's Hospital Sibling Donor Cord Blood Program

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You may think you're doing the right thing by slathering sunscreen on yourself and your children before heading outdoors, but a new study shows many of the most popular brands of sunscreen may not live up to their protection promises. More Details
ALAMEDA: John Fowler Reports On Most Sunscreens Not Offering Enough UVA Protection
Find Out More About Environmental Working Group Sunscreen Study

Lymphedema, the uncontrollable swelling of body parts -- usually the arms and legs -- caused by damage to the lymph system, remains a mysterious disease, but doctors at Stanford are struggling to find new ways to treat the ailment. More Details
STANFORD: John Fowler Reports On Patients Dealing With Debilitating Swelling From Lymphadema
Web Site For National Lymphedema Network

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Recent research reveals that not just the elderly are at risk for strokes; it's estimated that every month in the Bay Area at least two newborns will have a stroke, often with devastating consequences. More Details
SAN FRANCISCO: John Fowler Reports On Pediatric Stroke And Its Possible Treatment
UCSF Children's Hospital Pediatric Stroke Web Page
Pediatric Stroke Network Web Site

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Ahsha Smith has a dream, as do many high school athletes. The 17- year-old Skyline High School junior’s hope is to play college soccer like her older brother and sister. More Details
PLEASANTON: John Fowler Reports On Why Young Female Athletes Are More Prone To Knee Injuries

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From healthy aging to understanding your risk factors for heart disease and cancer, you'll learn the facts behind maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You'll also see compelling stories about the miracles of modern medicine and how the experts within Sutter Health are partnering with each other and our patients to provide the personalized care they deserve. Visit SutterHealthTV.com.

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From information about healthy dieting and exercise to tips for making the most of your next doctor's appointment, Sutter Health is bringing you simple yet important suggestions in a new feature we're calling "The Help You Need."
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Finding the right doctor is an important decision. You want a doctor who fits your life and your unique needs. To give you access to a family of some of the most respected doctors throughout Northern California, Sutter Health has created a new Web site to make it easy for you to find a doctor based criteria that are important to you.
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Visit the Web sites of these Sutter Health affiliates:
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> Alta Bates Summit Medical Center......................Berkeley/Oakland
> California Pacific Medical Center.............................San Francisco
> Eden Medical Center.................................................Castro Valley
> Marin General Hospital..................................................Greenbrae
> Mills-Peninsula Health Services..................Burlingame/San Mateo
> Novato Community Hospital.................................................Novato
> St. Luke's Hospital...................................................San Francisco
> Sutter Delta Medical Center................................................Antioch
> Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa...........................Santa Rosa
> Sutter Solano Medical Center...............................................Vallejo
> Sutter Tracy Community Hospital..........................................Tracy
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> Camino Medical Group...................................................Sunnyvale
> Palo Alto Medical Foundation............................................Palo Alto
> Santa Cruz Medical Clinic.............................................Santa Cruz
> Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation ................................East Bay
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