Small Group Of Sonoma Foster Families Trained To Take On Substance-Exposed Newborns
Of the 68 licensed foster homes in Sonoma County, only nine have the specialized training to look after these infants. In other news, hundreds of walkers gathered on Sunday for an event to raise awareness for Alzheimer's, and the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology receives a $5 million grant from Pfizer.
The Press Democrat:
Elite Team Of Foster Families Care For Drug-Addicted Babies In Sonoma County
Inside a remodeled two-story house somewhere in Santa Rosa, there’s a room where drug-addicted newborns are loved. The walls are painted green and pink and blue and yellow and then blue again in rows of stripes. The crib is antique, and it matches the changing table — both white. White curtains with lace edging hang over the windows, and a little stuffed lamb rests on pink bed sheets, waiting for its next owner. (Warren, 2/27)
The Desert Sun:
Hundreds Walk To End Alzheimer's
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday to raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease. The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's took place at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. About 200 people participated, organizers said. (Atagi, 2/27)
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Pfizer Donates $5M To La Jolla Institute
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has donated $5 million to the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, much of which will be used to create an endowed chair in cancer immunology. The gift is the largest private donation ever received by LJI, which has struggled to supplement federal and industry funding with philanthropy. That struggle contributed to LJI's decision last year to become an affiliate of UC San Diego. The university agreed to give the institute $36 million over a 12-year period. (Robbins, 2/28)