Petaluma Health Center, Inc

02/11/2026

Another great year serving the community's dental needs with Give Kids A Smile at Petaluma Health Center and Rohnert Park Health Center! We saw 80 patients including 36 new patients aged 0-20 who all received oral evaluations, X-rays, cleanings and fluoride treatment and sealants.

Otro gran año atendiendo las necesidades dentales de la comunidad con Give Kids A Smile en el Centro de Salud Petaluma y el Centro de Salud Rohnert Park. Atendimos a 80 pacientes, incluyendo 36 nuevos de 0 a 20 años, quienes recibieron evaluaciones bucales, radiografías, limpiezas, tratamiento con flúor y selladores.

02/06/2026

02/04/2026

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! A healthy smile starts with simple daily habits:
- Brush teeth twice a day with toothpaste that has fluoride
- Brush for a full two minutes
- Drink tap water that contains fluoride to prevent tooth decay
- Visit your dentist regularly and ask about fluoride varnish

Find more tips and find a dentist at smilecalifornia.org.

01/31/2026

YOU (yes you!) can become a 2026 Artist in Residence at Pond Farm, located just above Armstrong Redwoods! Stay for 3 weeks in the cutest cabin on the property. Focus on your art! Feb 7th is last day to apply. Julia Terr scholarship available. Photographers, journalist, painters, textile, mixed medium, etc. Check it out at: https://creativesonoma.org/opportunities/artist-in-residence-2026-at-pond-farm-pottery-guerneville/

01/31/2026

https://www.apexnorcal.org/event/dobiz-ca-arcata/

01/31/2026

01/29/2026

The National Center for Farmworker Health is now accepting applications for its Scholarship Program, recognizing the dedication of health center employees and board members working to improve access to care for agricultural workers and their families.

NCFH will award scholarships of up to $1,500 for degree programs and up to $1,000 for certificate programs or other educational opportunities, including conference or seminar participation and specific subject courses. The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026. Interested applicants may apply by scanning the QR code or completing the online application form. Proof of enrollment is required prior to the release of scholarship funds.

For more than 40 years, NCFH has supported professional growth through this program. Selected recipients will be recognized during the NCFH Agricultural Worker Health Spring Symposium, held April 15–17, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

01/25/2026

Reading bedtime stories is one of the simplest parenting activities, yet it produces profound biological effects. When fathers read to their children, vocabulary growth can increase by up to 40%. This enhanced language development supports communication, learning, and long-term cognitive skills.
Mothers reading the same stories trigger a different but equally important effect. Children’s stress hormone levels drop by around 20%, helping them feel calm, safe, and ready for sleep. Lower stress levels support emotional regulation, attachment, and overall brain development.
These findings demonstrate that the same activity can influence children in different ways depending on who is reading. Both effects are valuable, highlighting how small, daily interactions can shape cognitive and emotional growth.
Parents can maximize benefits by reading regularly, ensuring children receive attention from both mothers and fathers. The combination of language enrichment and stress reduction builds stronger, more resilient brains.
This small habit has outsized returns. Five to ten minutes of bedtime reading daily contributes to long-term vocabulary development, emotional health, and parent-child connection, showing that consistency and presence matter more than duration.

01/18/2026

Being physically active goes a long way in addressing chronic low back pain.

No one exercise is superior - select an exercise type that is accessible in your community and that you enjoy.