Survival CPR & First Aid: In the Business of Saving Lives by Summer Young· April 11, 2022 7:13 pm·On a warm spring day at Viansa Sonoma Winery, a tourist was sitting outside, enjoying the panoramic views of Sonoma…
Healthy Smiles for Kids by Summer Young· January 4, 2022 5:29 pm·Although tooth decay is largely preventable, it remains the most common chronic disease among children. Pediatric Dental Initiative (PDI) was…
You’ve Been Vaccinated: What Now? by NorthBay biz Staff· April 7, 2021 1:32 pm·In short, life won’t change much initially after you’ve received a vaccine. That’s slightly different if you’re interacting with fully-vaccinated…
COVID-19 Q&A by Frank Sumrall· April 7, 2021 12:44 pm·It’s been a year since businesses and schools shut down, and we began sheltering- in-place and social distancing. Today, vaccination…
Your Brain on H20 by NorthBay biz Staff· December 3, 2020 4:41 pm·Your brain is about 75 percent water. When your brain is functioning on a full reserve of water, you think…
Power Up with Pumpkin by NorthBay biz Staff· December 3, 2020 4:38 pm·It’s that time of year, once again—pumpkin season. And though you may have already filled your shopping cart with pumpkin-flavored…
Celebrate Halloween Safely by NorthBay biz Staff· October 22, 2020 6:43 pm·Like most things in 2020, autumn looks and feels different this year. But with a little planning (and caution), you…
Kaiser Joins Late-Stage COVID-19 Vaccine Study by NorthBay biz Staff· October 22, 2020 6:29 pm·Kaiser Permanente began participating in a phase 3 clinical trial to test an investigational vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing…
Vaccine Update by NorthBay biz Staff· September 11, 2020 7:22 pm·The Lancet, a scientific journal, published the hugely promising results of Phase I/II trials and they’ve raised hopes that a…
COVID-19 Testing: What’s it Like? by Luke Straub· September 11, 2020 7:15 pm·First, I made an appointment at Sonoma County’s emergency-focused website, socoemergency.org. After providing basic personal information including my health-care provider…