City Cancels Healdsburg Senior Center Events: Coronavirus

Although the Senior Center is closed for events and programs, essential services are still offered.

Sutter Santa Rosa Workers Quarantined After Coronavirus Exposure

Their union said sending exposed workers home is the right thing to do but hospitals must collaborate with workers to prevent the spread.

Recycling Toothbrushes In Healdsburg Could Help Sick Kids Play

Recycling toothbrushes and other dental-product waste could mean children at an area hospital get a new playground.

Senator Bill Dodd: April is Donate Life Month

Organ donations save lives. Are you signed up for California's organ, eye and tissue donor registry?

Know Your Rights, Healdsburg: Medicare Benefits For Terminally Ill

Medicare’s hospice benefit allows you to stay in the comfort of your home, unless you need care in an inpatient facility.

Fox That Bit Woman, Dog In Sea Ranch Area Had Rabies

About four animals in region test positive for rabies each year, but the disease be very serious, even fatal, if contracted, officials said.

Have Medicare Questions, Healdsburg? Help Is Mere Phone Call Away

Free, personalized counseling from "SHIP" advisers can guide you through such issues as billing snarls, Part D plans or comparison shopping.

It's That Time, Healdsburg: Review Your Medicare Coverage

The annual open enrollment season begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Healdsburg residents to help with quitting!

Officials: Lead Levels Drop In Elementary School Water

Lead exceeding the federal limit of 15 parts per billion was found in the water fountains in November at Healdsburg Elementary School.

Healdsburg Opponents Resume Fight Against Fluoride In Water

Soundly defeated in a 2014 measure, local foes of the water additive try a different path this time around, seeking a moratorium.

Epinephrine Injector Maker Issues Voluntary Recall Because of Incorrect Dosage

Sanofi SA is issuing the recall on Auvi-Q epinephrine injector currently on the market because they may not deliver the correct dose.

Vaccination Opponents Inject Hope, Signatures Into Movement

Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.

THE CURE

Pink and Blue Party with a Purpose! Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness

5 Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance For A Cruise Vacation

Our travel expert explains why it's a good idea to protect your investment.

Which State Is The Most Obese? (Certainly Not California!)

And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.

Human Plague Striking U.S.: 5 Things You Need To Know

Health officials are seeing “higher than usual” plague cases in 2015.

Clo-Cow Race Through Sonoma County This Weekend

There’s still time to enter the Half Marathon and 5K events on Sunday or volunteer to help out on race day.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

Can you recognize a heat emergency? We're under a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service, meaning that it's dangerously hot.

Dog Dies Following Swim in Russian River

The golden retriever tested positive for toxic algae.

Health Officials Advise Algae Precautions Around Russian River

Algae, including possibly harmful blue-green algae, was detected around shores. Signs are going up on the beaches.

How Medicare Covers Diabetes: Get The Facts

Many tests, medications, equipment and supplies are covered. But, some items are not.

Dog Days of Summer: How To Keep Pets Cool And Healthy

We all can use these reminders when temps spike. (P.S. Do you know what breeds are prone to heatstroke?)

Health Care Workers Rally At Sonoma Co. Supes Meeting For 'Living Wage'

Their worker contracts for $11.65 per hour expire Sept. 30. The in-home workers want to be included in proposed $15-per-hour ordinance.

What Should We Know About Alzheimer's Disease?

Stanford expert explains the causes, onset, progression and treatment of the disease that affects more women than men.

Stanford Links Brain-Chemistry Deficit To Autistic Children's Social Struggles

These findings show low levels of hormone is linked to social impairment and raise possibility of a treatment.

Fewer U.S. Teens Are Having Sex

Those who are also using different types of protection.

CA's Controversial New Vaccination Law May Serve As U.S. Model

Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.

First West Nile Virus Death Of 2015 Confirmed In California

The deceased individual was from Nevada County, state health officials said.

Attention, Healdsburg Parents: Anti-Vaxxers Gather Signatures to Overturn Vaccine Mandate

Opponents of new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are working toward referendum.

West Nile Virus On Rise In Bay Area, Present In Sonoma County

The state is reporting more cases this year, and the drought could partially be to blame.

Put On Your Party Hat, Healdsburg: Celebrating 50 Years of Medicare and Medicaid

It’s easy to forget that before 1966, roughly half of all American seniors were uninsured.

Ten Things to Do After Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism

1) Ask for help. It may take you a while to figure out what you need, but ask for it.

In Sonoma County: WIC Dental Days Celebrates 10,000 Preventive Dental Visits Since 2010

Community Action Partnership Is Valuable Partner in Promoting Dental Health

Business and Community Leaders To 'Do A Little Time' At MDA Lock-Up

The Sonoma County/Santa Rosa event in July supports families fighting the muscle disease.

Keep Skin Safe In The Sun: Quick Refresher On Sunscreens

A doctor offers handy tips on how much to apply, how often and what types are best for you and your family.

Healdsburg Seniors: Do You Need Medicare Part B?

Most are eligible at 65, but it does get confusing. Read the facts here ...

Bird Infected With West Nile Discovered In Novato; First This Year In Marin Co.

Two infected birds were found in Sonoma County in May, said the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District.

Saturday - Today! - In Healdsburg: Inaugural Velo & Vines Century Bike Ride and Fundraiser

Fundraiser to Benefit UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

Hit The Trails in Sonoma County! Challenge Begins Saturday

The 2015 Trails Challenge offers new hikes and prizes.