NorthBay presents The ABCs of Health Care

Our medical experts in local hospitals as well as primary and specialty care practices work hard to stay on top of the ever-changing, technologically advancing world of medicine.

In the meantime, the guide you hold in your hands may shed light on some of the basics of health care: from tips on how to quit smoking, to information about the three basic blood tests your annual checkup should include.

In this issue of Wellspring, you’ll find the facts on diabetes, kidney stones, shingles and more. From asthma to zika, NorthBay Healthcare is here for you, offering compassionate care and advanced medicine, close to home.

The ABCs of health care could fill volumes. The good news is that you don’t need to memorize a medical dictionary to live a healthy life. A little knowledge can be quite useful, however, when it comes to making everyday decisions on things like diet and exercise, to knowing when it’s time to schedule a colonoscopy or mammogram. In this special guide, we offer education and information, from asthma to zika, to keep you in the know.