San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Moves to the Orange Tier as COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Continue. Today, Calaveras County was moved to the orange tier (moderate risk level). This means that some businesses and activities can open with modifications. Restrictions on businesses that were already opened have lessened in many instances. As the county opens up further, […]
Angels Camp, CA…Vaccination Clinic going on now at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds (Frogtown), Angels Camp from 9am-4pm on Tuesday, April 20 and Thursday April 22. Both are Moderna clinics (18 and older only). In order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, you must meet the following criteria: – Must live or work in Calaveras County – […]
San Andreas, CA…The Doctor Is In with Dr. Randall Smart on Smart Ticks with Host Cory Burnell
Sutter Creek, CA…Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: April 23, 2021 at Health & Human Services for Moderna Vaccine. Eligibility for these clinics include people 18 years & older who live or work in Amador County. Of note: Must live or work in Amador County to be eligible. Using Chrome browser, an iPad or an iPhone works best with the registration […]
San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]
Sacramento, CA…With expanded eligibility and 50 percent of Californians age 16 and older now having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced partnerships with nearly 200 faith-based organizations to expand the state’s vaccine outreach and equity efforts. The Administration is leading an effort to provide at least 25,000 COVID-19 […]
Sacramento, CA…As announced by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, all Californians aged 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, April 15. This expansion of eligibility comes as the state reaches major milestones in its vaccine rollout: nearly half of all residents in the 16 and older population have already received at least […]
New Brunswick, NJ…The safety and well-being of the people who use our products is our number one priority. We are aware of an extremely rare disorder involving people with blood clots in combination with low platelets in a small number of individuals who have received our COVID-19 vaccine. The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and […]
Vallecito, CA…As our economy slowly reawakens from its Covid slumber many of us look in the mirror and see more of us in the reflection than we want to. I guess hibernating in humans makes you gain weight as opposed to losing it as our bear neighbors seem to. Yes, the Covid-15 is real and […]
San Andreas, CA… Calaveras County Public Health Wants Your Opinion on What Makes Healthy Communities! Use QR Code to Complete the 5 Min. Survey. Must be Over 18 Years Old and a Calaveras County Resident. Last Day to Complete Survey is April 24th, 2021! Use Cellphone or Computer to Complete.
San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]
Amador County, CA… Eligibility for these clinics include people 18 years & older who live or work in Amador County. This clinic on 4/16/2021 at Evelyn Bishop Hall in Ione will use Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The following upcoming clinics will be held at Evelyn Bishop Hall in Howard Park located at 600 South Church Street/Hwy 124, Ione, […]
Vallecito, CA…As our economy slowly reawakens from its Covid slumber many of us look in the mirror and see more of us in the reflection than we want to. I guess hibernating in humans makes you gain weight as opposed to losing it as our bear neighbors seem to. Yes, the Covid-15 is real and […]
San Diego, CA….2 in 3 Californians believe ‘immunity passports’ should be issued as proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, reveals survey. Half think immunity passports should state which company’s vaccine people received. 42% say they would be concerned about privacy and data sharing. It’s a question of social fairness that has grown increasingly pertinent for […]
Sacramento, CA….The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that a total of 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Californians in some of the state’s hardest-hit communities, increasing immunity where the state’s transmission rates and disease burden have been the highest during the pandemic. With this equity metric met, and […]
Sacramento, CA…As California surpasses a major milestone in the fight against COVID — administering more than 20 million vaccine doses, including 4 million in the state’s hardest-hit communities, and with hospitalizations continuing to steadily decline — Governor Gavin Newsom today outlined the state’s next step in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, moving beyond the Blueprint for […]
Sacramento, CA…With all Californians aged 50 and over now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a vaccination site in South Los Angeles, encouraging Californians to get vaccinated when it is their turn. The Governor was joined today by California Health and Human Services Secretary […]
San Andreas, CA…Now Accepting Patients, Meet Dr. Flores-Merritt. Expert in General Surgery and Kindness. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon is now accepting patients at the San Andreas Multispecialty Clinic and the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. Flores-Merritt has more than 15 years of experience, and completed her general surgery residency […]
Washington, DC…The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report today showing nursing homes in the U.S. continue to see a rapid decline in new COVID-19 […]
Geneva, Switzerland…The report of the international team on their Wuhan field visit, from 14 January -10 February 2021, was published on March 30th as WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for further studies. The report stems from a Member State resolution adopted by consensus at the World Health Assembly in May 2020 and calling […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Amador County Public Health reports 29 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,675. The new cases include 17 males and 12 females, 3 children under the age of 18, 13 aged 18-49, 4 aged 50-64, 9 over 65 years of age; 2 residing […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is proud to announce the return of Dr. Dean Kelaita to the San Andreas Family Medical Clinic. “Dr. Kelaita is a natural fit for our health care delivery system, remarked Doug Archer, President and CEO of MTMC. “He is an excellent Medical Doctor, who has served this entire community […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 14 more cases of COVID-19 and 1 more death since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,646. The individual who passed was a male in his 70s. The new cases include 8 males and 6 females, 1 child under the age of […]
Corvallis, OR….A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased. That reduction in stress may have a major impact on overall health, researchers say. “Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives. […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center has welcomed an additional medical provider to the staff of the Family Medical Clinics. Pennie Khong, Nurse Practitioner obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. “Our staff are very delighted to have another provider join our team to care for our community,” commented […]
Sacramento, CA…With supply of vaccines expected to significantly increase in the coming weeks, the state is expanding vaccine eligibility to more Californians. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50+ will be eligible to make an appointment, and individuals 16+ will be eligible to make an appointment to be vaccinated starting on April 15. “With vaccine supply […]
San Andreas, CA..On behalf of the employees, volunteers and patients, we would like to wish all care providers a happy Doctor’s Day! This past year has really put you and your healthcare colleagues to the test. It was just over a year ago when the pandemic started and it has been your leadership and dedication […]
Washington, DC… Women have been on the front lines of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Their labor — in hospitals and laboratories, on farms and in factories, in stores and in homes — has long been critical to keeping our nation running, and the past year has made these contributions all […]
Sacramento, CA… The California Department of Justice and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a multistate settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation (Boston) to resolve allegations of deceptive marketing of its surgical mesh products for women. The settlement requires Boston to pay $188.6 million to 47 states and the District of Columbia to resolve allegations […]
Amador County, CA… Eligibility for these clinics include Amador residents 50 years & older, Amador residents with chronic health conditions (age 18 & over), grocery store workers, agriculture workers, restaurant and food service workers, health care workers, first responders, emergency workers, educators, and community outreach workers, childcare providers and caregivers. Clinics will occur on March […]
