Silver Springs, MD…As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of food imported from Mexico and advance protections for consumers in both countries, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its regulatory counterparts in Mexico – the Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary RisksExternal Link Disclaimer (Cofepris) and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety […]
Sonora, CA…In a joint statement, Adventist Health Sonora and Tuolumne County Public Health (TCPH) are urging Tuolumne County residents that now is the time to band together as a community and stop the current COVID-19 surge, “Sonora is a community with deep roots and caring hearts,” said Michelle Fuentes, President of Adventist Health Sonora. “When […]
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 […]
Wilmington, DE…77% reduced risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19. First long-acting antibody combination to prevent COVID-19. Positive high-level results from the PROVENT Phase III pre-exposure prophylaxis trial showed AstraZeneca’s AZD7442 achieved a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of symptomatic COVID-19, the trial’s primary endpoint. AZD7442, a combination of two long-acting antibodies (LAAB), reduced the risk […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions primarily due to smoke from the Dixie Fire in Plumas County and the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County. This advisory shall […]
Sonora, CA…Effective today, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, visitor restrictions will tighten further at Adventist Health Sonora to protect hospital patients and staff. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has ordered that all visitors either present proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their visit or a vaccination series completed at least […]
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 156 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 2,193. The current cases include 78 males and 78 females; 26 children under the age of 18 years, 79 aged 18-49, 27 aged 50-64, 24 age 65 and above; 33 residing […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions primarily due to smoke from the Dixie Fire in Plumas County and the Tiltill Fire in Yosemite. This advisory shall remain in […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health reports 80 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 2,038. The current cases include 38 males and 42 females, 11 children under the age of 18 years, 41 aged 18-49, 14 aged 50-64, 14 age 65 and above; […]
San Andreas, CA…On Monday, August 2, 2021, Calaveras Public Health reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks. California State officials reported a 14-day average of 73 cases compared to 46 cases from the previous 14-day average. Calaveras Public Health is working to confirm the numbers reported to the state. The […]
Sonora, CA…Due to increasing levels of community spread of COVID-19, Adventist Health is taking additional steps to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff. As of July 28, one visitor or support person is allowed for most patients. Inpatients in the Birth Center are allowed three visitors for the duration of their stay, […]
Fresno, CA…At a health clinic in Fresno County yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation making California the first state in the nation to expand full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility to low-income adults 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status – a major milestone in the state’s progress toward universal health coverage. At Fresno health […]
San Andreas, CA..The Dr. Is In with Dr. Randall (Randy) Smart Discussion on Aging with Host John Hamilton 7/20/2021
Valley Springs, CA…The Mark Twain Health Care District in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross (Medi-Cal) is offering routine school-required vaccinations. This partnership is a great step toward getting our kids back in the classroom. Students who are insured by Anthem (Medi-Cal) can simply call the clinic for guidance. The vaccination location will be the Valley […]
San Andreas, CA…Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) will host the Calaveras Community blood drive to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. There is currently a severe national blood shortage and all blood types are needed. There is no deferral if donors have received a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they know which vaccine was […]
San Andreas, CA…Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) will host the Calaveras Community blood drive to meet the community’s need for blood and blood products. There is currently a severe national blood shortage and all blood types are needed. There is no deferral if donors have received a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they know which vaccine was […]
San Andreas, CA…Care for all the woman you are. When the subject is women’s health, you need people who put you first. At Dignity Health we provide care for every stage of your life. Make you your priority today. Schedule an appointment at 209.754.2968. Hello humankindness!
Washington, DC…Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on the state of the pandemic and the Delta variant. Then, Dr. Fauci will present the data from other countries facing the Delta variant. I will provide an update on how we’re working on a number of fronts to manage […]
Washington, DC…From the Office of the Surgeon General. “Each of us has the power to stop health misinformation in its tracks. So the next time you want to share a health-related article or video, check your sources and make sure the information is backed by scientific experts. If you’re not sure, don’t share. I am […]
San Andreas, CA…Care for all the woman you are. When the subject is women’s health, you need people who put you first. At Dignity Health we provide care for every stage of your life. Make you your priority today. Schedule an appointment at 209.754.2968. Hello humankindness!
San Francisco, CA…Researchers at UC San Francisco have successfully developed a “speech neuroprosthesis” that has enabled a man with severe paralysis to communicate in sentences, translating signals from his brain to the vocal tract directly into words that appear as text on a screen. Jessie Liu, BS, David Moses, PhD, and Sean Metzger, MS. The achievement, which […]
San Andreas, CA…Open Friday through Monday, July 9-12, from 11AM to 5PM San Andreas Library 1299 Gold Hunter Road San Andreas, CA Calaveras Connect provides free rides to the cooling center with special services being added on Saturday and Sunday. Call 209-754-4450 to reserve a ride. Face masks are required to prevent the spread of […]
San Andreas, CA…MTMC will be awarding $34,000 in January of 2022. Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2022 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. The Dignity Health Community Grants Program is designed to support nonprofits that collaborate to address community health needs, particularly those that […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 13 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,851. The new cases include 8 males and 5 females, 1 child under the age of 18, 1 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, 9 age 65 and above; 4 living […]
New York, NY….Legend has it that Marie Antoinette’s hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Though the legend is inaccurate—hair that has already grown out of the follicle does not change color—a new study(link is external and opens in a new window) from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center RN to care for community at the Copper Clinic Long time Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) ICU Nurse and Copperopolis resident Polly Dodds has achieved her dream of becoming a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. MTMC is proud to share this news with the community and that we will have […]
Green Road Community Center Raleigh, NC… President Biden Highlighting the Importance of Getting Vaccinated and Kicking Off a Community Canvassing Event. 5:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Raleigh. (Applause.) I — I’m going to — AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: Love you back. (Applause.) Well, look, that old […]
Sonora, CA…In March 2021, Carol Miller realized something was wrong. A bout of pneumonia had landed her in a valley hospital where an ill-placed I.V. created a large wound on her arm. Weeks went by after she was discharged from the hospital. The wound would seem to be getting better, and then it would get […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 17 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,838. The new cases include 12 males and 5 females, 12 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64, 3 age 65 and above; 7 residing in Ione, 1 living in Jackson, 1 […]
Calaveras County, CA…Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency announces the opening of cooling centers countywide, Thursday through Saturday. Cooling Centers will be open June 17-19 from 11am-8pm. Heat related illnesses, like heat stroke or heat exhaustion, happen when the body is not able to cool itself properly. When a person’s body temperature rises faster […]
