Sonoma May Rein In Relatively Lax Outdoor Smoking Regulations
The City Council has voted to prohibit smoking on all streets and sidewalks, but voters have to sign off on the guidelines in November.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
Sonoma May Stub Out Outdoor Smoking
While many municipalities and counties in California have rules prohibiting smoking in outdoor dining areas, commercial districts and parks, Sonoma has none. But that could change. The City Council last week voted 4-1 to revise the city’s relatively lax ordinance and make it among the state’s toughest for protecting people from secondhand smoke. But Sonoma voters have to approve it, likely on the November ballot. (Mason, 5/22)
In other health care news from across the state —
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
Jewish Community Free Clinic In Santa Rosa Brightens Patients' Visits With Art
Can art heal? Champions of what’s been called a miracle of a Santa Rosa health clinic can’t prove that the fine and vivid pieces of framed beauty that adorn the walls help to make the low-income patients better. But good luck persuading them that it doesn’t. (Smith, 5/22)
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Health, Housing Focus Of UCSD Healthy Aging Symposium
Health care and housing, two areas of primary concern for older people, will be the focus of a daylong symposium Thursday organized by UC San Diego’s Center for Healthy Aging. The free event features internationally known scientists, gerontologists, pharmacists and aging experts who’ll speak on topics ranging from the role of biosensors in health care (wearable, Fitbit-like monitors), preventing medication errors, pioneering research on aging and the human microbiome (mostly bacteria), and the latest trends in age-friendly housing and communities. (Parente, 5/22)