Marin's Immunization Rate 'Highest On Record,' County Says

A law enacted in 2016 eliminated personal & religious exemptions from immunization requirements for those in child care and public schools.

Marin General Hospital Receives 2017 Stroke Care Excellence Award

Healthgrades names Marin General Hospital in top 10% for stroke care nationally.

San Rafael Hospital Receives 'A' Grade from Advocacy Group

Kaiser Foundation Hospital receives high marks from Leapfrog Group, which pushes for hospital transparency.

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

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

Looking For A Nursing Home In San Rafael? Medicare Offers Comparison Guide

"Nursing Home Compare" rates more than 15,000 U.S. nursing homes certified for Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.

Zika Virus: Marin County's First Case is Confirmed

Health officials say they've confirmed the first human case here in Marin, involving a person who was recently in Central America.

Wake Up, San Rafael! You're Not Getting Enough Sleep

Go ahead, sleep in this Monday. Sleep deprivation can be dangerous. ... Get the facts from the experts.

Marin County Immunization Rates Increasing

Following a measles outbreak, a new law is in effect making it harder for parents to get exemptions.

Maximizing Your Memory

Concerned about your memory? Learn what's normal and what's not from the Alzheimer's Association.

California Hospitals Ranked from Worst to First: Where Does Your Provider Fall?

Hundreds of hospitals in Calif. were rated by patients on quality of care, with low performers endangering their Medicare reimbursement rate

Drug Enforcement Event Collects 12 Tons of Unused Medicine

The unwanted or expired medicine was collected in Northern California and the Central Valley on Saturday's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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.

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

And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.

First 2015 Marin Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed

Novato man recovering at home from mosquito-borne illness.

Spinach Recalled Because of High Cadmium Levels, 2015

The organic spinach is from a California company--organicgirl--and is currently limited in scope. Check the code and "use by" date.

Major Step Toward Safe Disposal of Drugs

Marin poised to join 4 Bay Area counties in instituting a ‘take-back’ ordinance

Fewer American Teens Are Having Sex

They're also using different types of protection.

First West Nile Virus Death Of 2015 Confirmed In California

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

Breast Cancer Walk Draws 2,000-Plus, Raises $4.6 Million

The Bay Area Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer was the the fifth of seven planned walks in the U.S.

First Sign of West Nile Virus Discovered in Marin This Year

A crow was confirmed to be inflicted with this virus was found in Novato.

USDA Orders 213,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled for Lee's Sandwiches

The recalled products have been sent to restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas for cooking and consumption

Calif. Measles Outbreak is Over, State Says

“We are pleased this outbreak is over, but caution that measles can be reintroduced in California at any time..." health officials said Fri.

State: California Records Deadliest Year of Human West Nile Virus Cases

The state drought may be a contributing factor to last year’s spike in the virus, public health officials said.

Health Officials Warn of Raw Milk's Risks After Series of Bay Area Illnesses

Six Bay Area residents have recently fallen seriously ill from consuming raw milk, health officials said.

Marin County is the Healthiest in All of California, Report Says

For the sixth straight year, Marin is ranked the highest in the state. However, county officials say economic disparity a major concern.

Drink Any of These Wines, San Rafael? They Contain Poisonous Arsenic, Class-Action Suit Alleges

Suit alleges winemakers knowingly sell arsenic-contaminated wines such as Menage a Trois, Sutter Home, Wine Cube, Charles Shaw, and Beringer

Anti-Vaxxers to Blame for Disneyland Measles Outbreak, Report Concludes

The measles outbreak was able to spread far and wide because of the prevalence of unvaccinated people, researchers found.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Start in 2015?

Are you ready to enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evening?

Olive Garden Offering Free Childcare for 'Parents' Night Out' on Feb. 20

The restaurant chain is partnering with My Gym locations nationwide to offer the deal.

Get Help Paying Your Medicare Costs

There are 4 program to help seniors save on Medicare costs.

National Read-a-thon Day

Help us celebrate the first National Read-a-thon Day.

Building a Strong Regional Foodshed Workshop

Marin Organic workshop aims to build a new generation of thriving small-scale, sustainable farms.

5 Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes in 15 Minutes or Less

Whether you’re cooking for three or 30, these easy recipes are sure to please.

Add Some Sparkle to Your Holiday Decor

Greenery combined with decorative LED lights can brighten up holiday centerpieces and mantle displays.

Two Ways to Brine Your Turkey

After using Alton Brown's and Pioneer Woman's recipes for brining a turkey, there is a clear winner.

2014 Holiday TV Schedule: When to Tune in to Watch Holiday Classics

Find out when your favorite holiday movies will air on network television.

Moving From The Right To Die To The Desire To Live

Brittany Maynard’s decision to 'die with dignity' provides an opportunity to look at life and death in an entirely new light.

A Little Humility Can Lead To A Lot Of Health

‘None of us in medicine have the answers we tell you we have, because the universe of what we don’t know dwarfs that of what we do.’

Health & Wellness Resource Group to Offer Health Fair at Whistlestop

The free event is planned for Sept. 17.

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