Give Thanks for Humankindness
San Andreas, CA…Give Thanks for Humankindness.
Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Sponsors Vitalant Blood Drive and Supermarket Challenge on Tuesday, November 30, 2021
San Andreas, CA…Blood donations are currently at a critical level and all blood types are needed! Vitalant (formerly Blood Source) is hosting the Calaveras Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 PM. Location: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. This event is sponsored by Calaveras Community Foundation […]
Give Thanks for Humankindness
San Andreas, CA…Give Thanks for Humankindness.
OSHA Suspends Enforcement of Covid Vaccine Mandate
Washington, DC…From OSHA Today…”On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a motion to stay OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard, published on November 5, 2021 (86 Fed. Reg. 61402) (“ETS”). The court ordered that OSHA “take no steps to implement or enforce” the ETS “until further […]
Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Awarded Grant from Calaveras Community Foundation Grant to Fund Respite Care Program in Calaveras County
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation to fund the agency’s respite care program for Calaveras County patients and families. The announcement was made that Hospice of Amador & Calaveras would be one of 17 recipients to receive a portion of the $110,854 awarded in […]
Meet Dr. Greco an Expert in Pain Management & Kindness!
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 […]
Pfizer’s Novel COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Treatment Candidate Reduced Risk Of Hospitalization Or Death By 89%
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 […]
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Returns on November 6th
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 […]
CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years
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 […]
Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Finds Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine is Safe and Effective for 5- to 11-Year-Olds
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, […]
78 New Covid Cases & 2 Additional Deaths in Amador County
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 […]
Meet Dr. Greco an Expert in Pain Management & Kindness!
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 […]
Mark Twain Medical Center Expands Women’s Health Treatment Options
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 […]
FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use in Children 5 through 11 Years of Age
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 […]
Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Returns on November 6th
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 […]
The Doctor Is In with Dr. Randy Smart on Your Cold Weather Maladies & Health!
San Andreas, CA…The Doctor Is In with Dr. Randy Smart on Your Cold Weather Maladies & Health!
Mark Twain Medical Center Copperopolis Family Medical Center Dedication! Photos & Video Below!
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 […]
Meet Dr. Greco an Expert in Pain Management & Kindness!
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 […]
Mobile Clinic at Library Saturday for Covid-19 Vaccinations & Testing – Walk-ins Welcome!
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 […]
Mobile Clinic at Library Saturday for Covid-19 Vaccinations & Testing – Walk-ins Welcome!
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 […]
Calaveras County Reporting Two More COVID Deaths
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 Family Medical Center Now Open at 430 Sawmill Creek Road
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 […]
If Authorized Molnupiravir Could be the First Oral Antiviral Medicine for COVID-19 as Merck Plans to Seek Emergency Use Authorization in the U.S. & Worldwide!
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. […]
Measles Case Under Investigation by Calaveras Public Health
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 […]
Calaveras County Reports Another Covid Death
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 Family Medical Center Now Open at 430 Sawmill Creek Road
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 Family Medical Center Now Open at 430 Sawmill Creek Road
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 […]
Calaveras County Cancer Support Group Annual Adult Coed Softball Tournament
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 […]
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Strengthening Access to Reproductive Health Care & Lifts up California Future of Abortion Council
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 Horse Comes Down with West Nile Virus.
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 […]