The following information is from the California Department of Public Health’s Newborn Screening Program website. Some babies are born with serious but treatable medical conditions. Newborn screening is important because many of these conditions do not cause signs or symptoms at birth. A baby may look healthy even when they have a condition that could cause serious health problems later. Newborn screening helps identify these conditions early, so your baby can receive follow-

Updated: 2026 If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and have sickle cell disease (SCD), there are steps you can take to help protect your health and your baby’s health. SCD can increase the risk of serious complications during pregnancy and after giving birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care and working with healthcare providers who have experience caring for people with SCD can help you manage these risks and support a healthy pregnancy. Image: Sickle ce

Updated September 2026 Sick season is here, and there are three main respiratory viruses you should get protection from this fall and winter: COVID, Flu, and RSV. Immunization is the best protection available against respiratory viruses! Seasonal immunization is especially important because it helps reduce serious illness, community transmission, and strain on our health care systems. At BWPC our goal is to ensure you have all of the information you need to make informed d