Love Your Peaks 2026! Boarding for Breast Cancer Benefit January 31st

Love Your Peaks 2026!  Boarding for Breast Cancer Benefit January 31st

Bear Valley, CA…Join us for a day full of fun and prizes for a great cause.  Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit foundation that advocates early detection and a healthy, active lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. We’ll have a B4BC bingo, merch you won’t want leave […]

CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States

CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States

Washington, DC…The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation (Public Law 119-21) to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country. In 2026, states will […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Recognition in California

Mark Twain Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Recognition in California

San Andreas, CA…We’re incredibly proud to announce that Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a top hospital in California! This honor, based on CMS data and our patients’ own voices, truly reflects our commitment to exceptional care close to home. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our caregivers and […]

The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation’s Lights of Love 2025

The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation’s Lights of Love 2025

San Andreas, CA…We wish you Peace and Joy. Our Lights of Love program provides the community a way to remember family and friends who have passed away and honor those who continue to be an important part of Calaveras County by sponsoring lights on our outdoor tree. 2025 Alvin Biagi Anne Marie Winkler Anthony Ferrucci […]

Senior Moments with Ayesha Williamson Sierra Hope

Senior Moments with Ayesha Williamson Sierra Hope

San Andreas, CA…Sierra Hope Our Mission: ​To promote individual dignity and support the health and well-being for at risk members of our community through compassionate services and resources. We Value: ​ Confidentiality Dignity Knowledge Compassion Diversity Leadership Commitment Integrity ​ Professionalism​ ​​ Our History: ​ Sierra HOPE was founded in 1990 in Sonora, California by […]

The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation’s Lights of Love 2025

The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation’s Lights of Love 2025

San Andreas, CA…We wish you Peace and Joy. Our Lights of Love program provides the community a way to remember family and friends who have passed away and honor those who continue to be an important part of Calaveras County by sponsoring lights on our outdoor tree. 2025 Alvin Biagi Anne Marie Winkler Anthony Ferrucci […]

Heart Healthy Habits Tips for the Holidays from Mark Twain Medical Center

Heart Healthy Habits Tips for the Holidays from Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…The holidays, while joyful, can also be hard on your heart due to added stress, rich meals, and less sleep. Did you know more people experience heart attacks on December 25th, December 26th, and January 1st than on any other days of the year? This holiday season, make heart health a priority so […]

Feeling Blue? It Might be SAD. Dignity Health & Mark Twain Medical Center Can Help!

Feeling Blue?  It Might be SAD.  Dignity Health & Mark Twain Medical Center Can Help!

San Andreas, CA…Struggling with the shorter, darker days? 😩 You might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It’s more than just “winter blues” – it’s a condition that affects many people. This video dives into actionable tips and strategies to help manage SAD symptoms and bring more light into your life, even when the sun […]

Duggan Family Medical Fund as Young Mother Fights Cancer

Duggan Family Medical Fund as Young Mother Fights Cancer

Murphys, CA…Our dear sister Brittany Duggan has been diagnosed with a rare, highly aggressive pancreatic cancer. She is a young, active mother to four children, including a special needs son; a faithful helpmeet to her incredibly hard-working husband, Dave; a daughter and sister; a continuous contributor to many church and community functions; a foster mom […]

Theresa M. Locke, DPT Retiring after 40 Years & 32 Years Owning Pinnacle Therapy

Theresa M. Locke, DPT Retiring after 40 Years & 32 Years Owning Pinnacle Therapy

Angels Camp, CA…After 40 years as a physical therapist and 32 years as the owner of Pinnacle Physical Therapy, I will be retiring and closing the doors to my private practice in Angels Camp on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. This decision comes with a full heart and deep gratitude for the wonderful career serving this […]

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Raises Over $66,000 at 26th Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction on the Lawn

Hospice of Amador and Calaveras Raises Over $66,000 at 26th Annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction on the Lawn

Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras proudly announces the success of its 26th annual “Celebrate Life” Art Auction on the Lawn, which brought together community members, artists, donors, and supporters for an evening of generosity and celebration. Thanks to the incredible support of the community, the event raised over $66,000 to help provide compassionate, quality […]

Evidence Suggests Link Between Acetaminophen, Autism

Evidence Suggests Link Between Acetaminophen, Autism

Washington, CA…President Donald J. Trump joined Administration officials to announce major progress in understanding the root causes of autism, which has exploded in diagnoses over the past two decades, and unveil bold new initiatives to tackle the autism epidemic. Predictably, the Fake News immediately went into frenzied hyperventilation with their usual smears, distortions, and lies. […]

Health + Community Resources Fair, Sept. 27, Mark Twain Medical Center Campus

Health + Community Resources Fair, Sept. 27, Mark Twain Medical Center Campus

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will hold its 25th Annual Fall Health and Community Resources Fair Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7am – Noon | Hospital Campus – San Andreas. A wealth of information will be available on senior support and health services, health insurance information, long term and short term care. Also participating are […]

Health + Community Resources Fair, Sept. 27, Mark Twain Medical Center Campus

Health + Community Resources Fair, Sept. 27, Mark Twain Medical Center Campus

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will hold its 25th Annual Fall Health and Community Resources Fair Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7am – Noon | Hospital Campus – San Andreas. A wealth of information will be available on senior support and health services, health insurance information, long term and short term care. Also participating are […]

Senior Moments with Donna Mason – HICAP

Senior Moments with Donna Mason – HICAP

San Andreas, CA…HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning ahead for Long-Term Care needs. HICAP also provides legal assistance or legal referrals in dealing with Medicare or Long-Term Care insurance […]

Dignity Health Warns Residents of Increased Rattlesnake Bite Risks During Outdoor Activities

Dignity Health Warns Residents of Increased Rattlesnake Bite Risks During Outdoor Activities

San Andreas, CA…As outdoor activities increase during the warmer months, Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center is warning residents in Calaveras County to be vigilant about the risks posed by rattlesnakes. With more encounters expected this season, understanding how to prevent bites and respond quickly is crucial for safety. Rattlesnake bites can cause serious injury […]

Kraft Heinz Commits to Remove FD&C Colors From Its U.S. Portfolio Before the End of 2027 and Will Not Launch New Products in the U.S. With FD&C Colors, Effective Immediately

Kraft Heinz Commits to Remove FD&C Colors From Its U.S. Portfolio Before the End of 2027 and Will Not Launch New Products in the U.S. With FD&C Colors, Effective Immediately

Pittsburgh & Chicago….Today, The Kraft Heinz Company announced it will not launch any new products in the U.S. with Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors, effective immediately. The Company also announced it will remove the remaining FD&C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027. Already, nearly 90 percent of Kraft Heinz’s […]