A tradition of family

In a museum exhibit case in the Bartholomew Park Winery, a black leather doctor’s bag, stethoscope, tiny tincture bottles and assorted... Continue

Keeping kids healthy

Sonoma Valley is a life-style paradise, not only because of its climate, its natural beauty, its cuisine and wine, and the opportunities... Continue

Keeping our hospital healthy

Normally, this column is devoted to sharing information about health and healing straight from those people who do the work – the... Continue

Speaking heart to heart

When we think of February, the hearts that come to mind tend to be accompanied by flowers and chocolates and expressions of love –... Continue

A specialist in growing relationships

Anyone who thinks kids don’t like to go to the doctor hasn’t been in an examining room when Jerome Smith, M.D. walks in. It’s... Continue

A long life without joint pain, really?

“It’s not how fast you go,” advises Dr. Michael Brown, “It’s how far you go.” When a man jumps up on a chair to make sure... Continue

Energy conservation is more than turning out the lights

I recently had the experience, right here in Sonoma, of being introduced to a totally unfamiliar concept. Energy conservation -–... Continue