New York, NY… Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced its investigational novel COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate,PAXLOVID™, significantly reduced hospitalization and death, based on an interim analysis of the Phase 2/3 EPIC-HR (Evaluation of Protease Inhibition for COVID-19 in High-Risk Patients) randomized, double-blind study of non-hospitalized adult patients with COVID-19, who are at high risk of progressing to severe illness. The […]
San Andreas, CA…The fourth annual drive-thru flu clinic takes place Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Calaveras High School. The flu clinic is a collaboration between Calaveras Public Health and Dignity Health, Mark Twain Medical Center. The flu vaccine is provided to anyone age 10 and up at no-cost. Nasal […]
Atlanta, GA…CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. CDC now expands vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States in this age group and allows providers […]
Sacramento, CA…The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup last night completed its review of the federal process and has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for youth 5 to 11 years of age. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this morning. On Friday, […]
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health (ACPH) reports 78 more individuals with COVID-19 since last Tuesday (76% unvaccinated). Cases include 10 children under 18 years, 43 age 18-49, 14 age 50- 64, and 11 age 65 and above. Confirmed cases in 2021 total 2,359. There are currently 61 active cases in isolation. Investigation confirmed two […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center announces the addition of pain management expert Dr. Donald Greco to the Medical Staff. MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer notes, “Dr. Greco’s expertise will draw patients from the Tri-County area, which has lacked pain management services for several years. He will see patients at all of our MTMC […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is now providing minimally-invasive treatment for one of the most common conditions affecting females – stress urinary incontinence (SUI). For the first time in Calaveras County, the laparoscopic Burch Procedure is available through MTMC Gynecologist Ali Parsa, M.D. MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer notes, “Advanced treatments such […]
Silver Spring, MD….Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. The authorization was based on the FDA’s thorough and transparent evaluation of the data that included input from independent advisory committee experts who […]
San Andreas, CA…The fourth annual drive-thru flu clinic takes place Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Calaveras High School. The flu clinic is a collaboration between Calaveras Public Health and Dignity Health, Mark Twain Medical Center. The flu vaccine is provided to anyone age 10 and up at no-cost. Nasal […]
Copperopolis, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) held an outdoor dedication in Copper Valley at the new Copperopolis Family Medical Center yesterday. The new Copperopolis Family Medical Center is located at 430 Sawmill Road Copperopolis Ca. Copper Valley/Town Square. This was a great milestone for the Copperopolis area and Calaveras County. Quality local, rural healthcare makes […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center announces the addition of pain management expert Dr. Donald Greco to the Medical Staff. MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer notes, “Dr. Greco’s expertise will draw patients from the Tri-County area, which has lacked pain management services for several years. He will see patients at all of our MTMC […]
Arnold, CA…If you’d like to get vaccinated or tested for Covid-19, Calaveras County’s mobile clinic will be at the Arnold Library this Saturday, October 9. The County’s Health Department is sponsoring the mobile clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vaccination: Appointments available but walk-ins are welcome. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available – at […]
Arnold, CA…If you’d like to get vaccinated or tested for Covid-19, Calaveras County’s mobile clinic will be at the Arnold Library this Saturday, October 9. The County’s Health Department is sponsoring the mobile clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vaccination: Appointments available but walk-ins are welcome. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available – at […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Division is sad to report that today we will be adding two COVID deaths, a male and a female in their 50’s, to our data dashboard. We at HHSA, Public Health Division send our condolences to each individual’s family, friends and neighbors. Cori L. Allen, MPA Health and […]
Copperopolis, CA…Hometown health care is now state-of-the-art with completion of the Copperopolis Family Medical Center. The new facility is part of Mark Twain Medical Center’s network of clinics and specialty centers in Calaveras County communities. The clinic offers residents of Copperopolis and neighboring communities the opportunity to establish local health care relationships with primary care […]
Kenilworth, NJ…Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics today announced that molnupiravir (MK-4482, EIDD-2801), an investigational oral antiviral medicine, significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization or death at a planned interim analysis of the Phase 3 MOVe-OUT trial in at risk, non-hospitalized adult patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19. […]
San Andreas, CA – A measles case is under investigation by Calaveras Public Health in a child under the age of 5. The child was not vaccinated against measles and has since recovered. There was no known travel outside of Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. Public Health officials identified several locations where the public may have […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Public Health Division is sad to report that today we will be adding one COVID death, a man in his 60’s, to our data dashboard. We at HHSA, Public Health Division feel the community’s loss and send our sincere condolences to this person’s family, friends and neighbors.
Copperopolis, CA…Hometown health care is now state-of-the-art with completion of the Copperopolis Family Medical Center. The new facility is part of Mark Twain Medical Center’s network of clinics and specialty centers in Calaveras County communities. The clinic offers residents of Copperopolis and neighboring communities the opportunity to establish local health care relationships with primary care […]
Copperopolis, CA…Hometown health care is now state-of-the-art with completion of the Copperopolis Family Medical Center. The new facility is part of Mark Twain Medical Center’s network of clinics and specialty centers in Calaveras County communities. The clinic offers residents of Copperopolis and neighboring communities the opportunity to establish local health care relationships with primary care […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Cancer Support Group’s Annual Adult Coed Softball Tournament is this Saturday! Copello Park in Angels Camp. Opening Pitch at 8:30am, great softball all day. Silent auction, raffle and Be the Match Bone Marrow Donor Registry. All fundraising proceeds go to three young women in our community that were diagnosed with […]
Sacramento, CA…In the face of unprecedented attacks on women’s health care and reproductive rights throughout the country, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Administration’s participation in a new advisory group, the California Future of Abortion Council, to advance the state’s leadership on reproductive freedom and signed legislation furthering the state’s commitment to ensuring access to essential reproductive […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms the first 2021 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an Amador County horse. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials […]
San Andreas, CA…The Doctor Is In with Dr. Randy Smart talking about Stomach Ulcers! Dr. Smart has some good health news in this episode. Modern medicine has Stomach Ulcers on the run!!
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 97 more individuals with COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, of whom 82.5% were unvaccinated. The cases include 26 children under the age of 18 years, 39 age 18-49, 13 age 50-64, and 19 age 65 and above. Since January 1, 2021, confirmed cases of COVID-19 total 1,745. There […]
San Andreas, CA…Good afternoon Calaveras County Residents, I am reporting out that we have 4 COVID deaths to report today from Calaveras County. They are: A male in his 30s, A male in his 60s, A male in his 70s, A female in her 80s. Each individual has family and friends to whom we send […]
San Andreas, CA….Blood Analysis Screenings Only $45! Call Now! Although we cannot gather for our annual Fall Health Fair, we will be offering Blood Analysis Screenings for $45. Please call 209.897.0267 to schedule your appointment. Our goal is to provide this important screening to you safely and conveniently. ### About Mark Twain Medical Center Founded […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, September 10, 2021, the Calaveras County Health Officer upgraded the guidance for youth extracurricular activities and youth sports released on August 23, 2021 to an order. The order comes at a time when COVID-19 cases have surged in the county, including the quarantine of a local school sports team stemming from […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Public Health mobile vaccination van is now offering COVID-19 PCR testing. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. COVID-19 tests are free to the individual. Please bring health insurance information if available. If you’re uninsured, the government pays for your test. Register online to reduce waiting times at […]
