Mountain Ranch, CA…On October 5, 2020, Calaveras Animal Services investigated a complaint of a lethargic skunk in the 6500 Block of Railroad Flat Road, in Mountain Ranch, CA. The skunk was transported to Animal Services and euthanized by Animal Control Officers on October 5, 2020. The skunk was sent to San Joaquin Public Health Laboratory […]
San Andreas, CA…The annual Calaveras County “Drop the Drugs” event is coming up on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 10 am-2 pm. There will be two locations; The Calaveras County Office of Education, 185 South Main Street, Angels Camp, and the Toyon Middle School, on Highway 12 between San Andreas and Valley Springs. At “Drop […]
San Andreas, CA… The Stepping Up! for Women’s Health virtual workshop will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. It is easy to register through the MTMC Webpage. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is bringing together local physical and mental health experts for a unique, online workshop to discuss women’s issues, […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include one female and two males between 50 to 64 years of age, and one female and one male over the age of 65. Districts 1 and 4 each had two cases to report. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]
San Andreas, CA…Social distancing protocols prevents Mark Twain Medical Center from hosting its traditional 600 + attendees during the Annual Fall Health Fair. However, the $45 blood analysis screening which hundreds of local residents always take advantage of at the event are still be available – by appointment over the next few weeks. Call 209-897-0003 […]
Washington, DC…WATCH LIVE: President Trump’s Physician Dr. Sean Conley With An Update From Walter Reed
Washington, DC…President Trump Now Receiving COVID-19 Treatment at Walter Reed. A Presidential message and memo from his physician are below…
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, October 2, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include two females between 18 to 49 years. Districts 1 and 3 each had one case to report. There are no new cases being reported in Districts 2, 4 and 5. “We’ve seen a […]
Washington, DC…”Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
San Andreas, CA…Dignity Health announced a $282,000 donation to Calaveras County for continued support of Project Roomkey, a strategy to mitigate the further spread of COVID-19. Project Roomkey provides assistance to homeless community members, who have tested positive, need to isolate due to exposure, or have health issues that put them in a high risk […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include one female and two males between 18 to 49 years of age and one female and one male over 65 years of age. Districts 1 and 4 each had two cases to report. […]
Washington, DC…Thank you very much. Thank you. So beautiful out here. And thank you for joining us as we announce a massive and groundbreaking expansion in our testing capability of the — for the China virus. And as you know, it’s already setting records — records like nobody has ever seen before. Last week, we […]
Washington, DC….The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, warned Congress today that if they don’t pass another COVID funding package public health agencies and health care providers […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, September 25, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The cases include three females between 18 to 49 years of age. Two cases reside in District 4. One case is being reported in District 5. There are no new cases being reported in Districts 1, […]
San Andreas, CA…Local active Community member selected to fill the role of Hospital fundraising San Andreas- September 25, 2020- Mark Twain Medical Center has announced that after a competitive and thorough search they have successfully hired the new Manager of our Philanthropy Department. Charanjit Singh (CJ) will be responsible for developing and directing all aspects […]
Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three additional cases being reported include one female and two males between 18 to 49 years of age. One case resides in District 1. Two cases are being reported in District 5. There are no […]
San Andreas, CA…We wanted to share this important Podcast by our own Dr. Kaite Khandelwal Gilman. Dr. Gilman is a resident of Angels Camp, a general surgeon and a COVID-19 survivor. Dr. Gilman provides COVID “fact vs. fiction” and the role of masks in this 30 minute podcast produced by Dignity Health’s Hello Healthy Podcast […]
San Andreas, CA…Social distancing protocols prevents Mark Twain Medical Center from hosting its traditional 600 + attendees during the Annual Fall Health Fair. However, the $45 blood analysis screening which hundreds of local residents always take advantage of at the event are still be available – by appointment over the next few weeks. Call 209-897-0003 […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today continued to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FDA approved an abbreviated new drug application for propofol injectable emulsion USP 200 mg/20 mL, 500 mg/50 mL, and 1,000 mg/100 mL, for Single Patient Use Only. Propofol injectable emulsion 10mg/mL is an intravenous […]
Jackson, CA…The show must go on for the 21st Annual Hospice of Amador & Calaveras “Celebrate Life” Art Auction,and it willꟷVIRTUALLYꟷon Friday, September 18 on Facebook live. This year’s event promises the same excitement as in years’ past, with a live art auction, a raffle-style drawing for valuable prizes, and the ever-popular final event of […]
San Andreas, CA…Pardeep Athwal, MD, MBA began serving as Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Centers Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on September 14th. Dr. Athwal received his Doctor of Medicine at the St. George’s University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship at the University Hospital of Brooklyn followed by his Diagnostic Radiology residency […]
San Andreas, CA…We believe in understanding and caring for the whole person. Our experienced staff is committed to providing compassionate and quality care, in an atmosphere enabling communication, trust, and personal growth to residents in our rural communities. Diana Peck, LCSW, Therapist James Dalton Medical Office 590 Stanislaus Ave., Angels Camp Karen Karam, LCSW, Therapist […]
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health confirms five new cases of COVID-19 in Amador since Friday’s update. The new cases include 4 males and 1 female, 1 aged 18-49, 3 aged 50-64, 1 over the age of 65, 1 residing in Ione, 1 living in Jackson, 1 living in Pine Grove, and 2 in Sutter […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 3 new deaths and 7 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The latest fatalities include 1 female and 2 males all over the age of 65. All 3 deaths stem from the outbreak among residents of Avalon Health Care San Andreas. All individuals […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, September 11, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 8 new deaths and 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The latest fatalities include 2 females and 6 males all over the age of 65. All 8 deaths stem from the outbreak among residents of Avalon Health Care San Andreas. All individuals […]
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 due to smoke from the various fires around the state. There are currently no fires burning in Calaveras County The Hwy 4 […]
San Andreas, CA…Five new community members have recently been appointed to serve on the Mark Twain Medical Centers (MTMC) Community Board. The mission and purpose of the MTMC Hospital Community Board is: (a) provide local oversight of quality of care delivered in the local hospital; (b) oversee medical staff functions; and (c) to provide advice […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The additional cases include 1 female between 0 to 17 years of age, 1 female between 50-64 years of age, and 7 females and 4 males over 65 years of age. There were 11 cases reported […]
