What If?
By David N. Hafter In last month’s column I challenged parents to demonstrate to their kids, and…
Measles – Views from the Top and the Front Line
by Tia Will Robbie Pearl is the CEO of The Permanente Medical Group. As such he is…
Flu Epidemic in the U.S. Vaccinate All Pregnant Women
by Tia Will The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared a flu (influenza) epidemic in the…
Commentary: Soda Tax a Modest Proposal to Fund Nutritional Programs For Low Income Children
On Monday, I floated what I thought was a relatively modest proposal – a one-cent sales tax…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Soda Tax As Possible Funding Mechanism
A source told the Vanguard that a few years back, the city was approached by health proponents…
Commentary: So Let’s Tackle Childhood Obesity
On Sunday I wrote, “Mayor Heads in Right Direction on Healthy Children.” That followed up my piece…
Sunday Commentary II: Mayor Heads in Right Direction on Healthy Children
The two stories we have done thus far on the mayor’s Healthy Children plan have delivered surprising…
My View: My Struggles with Diabetes and What I Am Thankful for This Year
This column will serve as a reminder that the Vanguard takes off from Thursday (Thanksgiving) until Sunday….
Should Council Pass Ordinance Addressing Sugary Beverages?
One plank of Mayor Dan Wolk’s healthy children’s initiative is offering alternatives to sugary drinks at restaurants…
Sunday Commentary: There Are Issues in Davis Beyond the Narrow Core
The Vanguard has strongly pushed forward issues of public concern for the city: the budget, the upcoming…
My View: If We’re Going to Focus on Healthy Children, Let’s Get to the Core Issues
Most people’s list of immediate needs in the city will necessarily focus on the city’s fiscal health…
The Davis Oral Health Project Focuses on Dental Care and Supplies for the Disadvantaged
by Alan Pryor Dental decay and related oral diseases are the number one chronic disease in our…