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Artistic computer rendering of COVID-19 antibodies.

Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity

How much immunity does someone have after recovering from a coronavirus infection, and how does it compare with immunity provided by vaccination? More

Posted: December 1, 2021

A small child receives his first COVID-19 vaccine dose at his doctor’s office.

Tips to Help your Child with Vaccine Anxiety
No one likes getting a shot, but for children it can be especially scary. Here are some tips from Pediatrician Michael Ginsberg, M.D., to help...

December 1, 2021

A child humorously pretends to take a giant bite out of the roasted family turkey.

Seven Tips So You Can Eat & Be Merry
The holidays can be a difficult time to met your nutrition goals. Don’t starve yourself before a party, try some of these tips to help...

December 1, 2021

NorthBay has earned the Get With the Guidelines StrokeGold Plus award.

NorthBay Earns Stroke Awards A trio of recent achievements and recognitions underscore NorthBay Healthcare’s success in providing high-quality care and advanced medicine. For the fifth consecutive year, NorthBay has....

December 1, 2021

A whole family showing off the bandages on their arm after receiving their initial dose or 3rd dose booster.

COVID-19 3rd Dose Vaccines are Available The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have authorized Covid-19 third dose “booster” vaccines. Patients may get a booster dose....

December 1, 2021

A woman outside smiling as she looks off into the distance.

3D Mammography Could Save Your Life
Early detection is key in finding and fighting breast cancer and for women with dense breast tissue, 3D mammography offers clearer views.

December 1, 2021

A woman in her kitchen measuring salt from her wooden container.

Cut the Salt
New guidelines mean it’s time to lower your salt intake to boost your heart health.

December 1, 2021

Insurance	Medical Group	Hospitals	Surgery
Aetna HMO **
Aetna: PPO, EPO, POS
Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only) **
Anthem Blue Cross PPO, EPO, POS, PPO/EPO
Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield HMO: Access+, Individual Family Plan, Local Access+, Providence Option Plus, SaveNet, Trio **
Blue Shield, Standard PPO, POS
Brand New Day (HMO) Medicare Advantage Plans: Classic Care III (HMO), Dual Access (HMO DSNP), Embrace Care (HMO CSNP), Embrace Choice (HMO CSNP), (specialty referral only) **
CalPERS: PERSCare (PPO), PERS Choice (PPO), PERS Select (PPO)
CHAMPVA
Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
Compass Rose Plan
Covered California: Western Health Advantage
FEHB: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
First Health/Coventry PPO, EP
GEHA PPO Plans
Health Net HMO: Blue & Gold, SmartCare - CalPERS, WholeCare **
Health Net PPO, POS
Health Smart EPO
Health Smart POS
Health Smart PPO
Mail Handlers Benefit Trust PPO, POS
Medi-Cal
Medicare
Medicare Supplemental Plans A-N (i.e. AARP, Mutual of Omaha, etc)
MultiPlan/Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) PPO, POS
Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Currently not accepting new patients for Primary Care)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO, POS
Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
TRICARE (includes TRICARE for Life)
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
UnitedHealthcare Employer Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan PPO
UnitedHealthcare HMO: Signature Value, Signature Value Focus **
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Assure (HMO)
UnitedHealthcare PPO, EPO, POS
UnitedHealthcare, AARP MedicareComplete, SecureHorizons (HMO)
Western Health Advantage
Western Health Advantage MyCare & MyCare Plus

Vaccines vs. Natural Immunity

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