Hospital sponsors mammograms in May

Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Women’s Health Center will provide no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during May. The screening program, known as Project Pink, is made available as a community service through a special grant from the... Continue

Keeping summer healthy — What would Granny do?

I love summer. Especially summer in Sonoma, where this tiny city is alive with celebrations, farmers markets, and school kids out and about enjoying all the great offerings of this amazing community. Theater, art, sports, camps, internships, you name it. Sonoma is a special place during... Continue

Merrill Gardens adds Assisted Living

[caption id="attachment_27056" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Kirsten Stewart, Raquel Sembrana and Tony Montellano oversaw the conversion of 29 apartments at the Oregon Street facility."][/caption] The response to Merrill Gardens at Sonoma’s new assisted living services has been strong, including attracting clients from out of town relocating to... Continue

Hospital pumped up for healthy heart month

Sonoma Valley Hospital celebrates National Heart Health Month with full roster of services and activities to help keep community hearts alive and healthy. Beginning Feb. 1, Sonoma Valley Hospital will offer a test to determine your risk of cardiac event. The Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring... Continue

First mental health forum for Latinos a success

Over 40 parents convened at Flowery Elementary School to learn how to reduce stress and improve communication within their families. The forum, first in a series presented in Spanish and organized by local sociologist Noris Binet, featured Marcia Gomez, LCSW, from Santa Rosa. Gomez explained... Continue