The Latest COVID 19 Local Update with Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita
San Andreas, CA…The Latest COVID 19 Local Update with Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita
“Heroes” Sign Makes Final Stop at Savemart in Angels Camp
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club arranged to have the “Heroes Work Here” sign provided by the Mark Twain Medical Center make its final stop at Savemart. “Along with many other groups, Savemart has proven to be real community heroes in our area. Despite all the challenges and personal risks they approach every day with […]
New Positive COVID-19 Case in Amador
Amador County, CA…On Monday, June 15, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 40s who is a resident of Jackson and currently hospitalized. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine any possible persons […]
Calaveras County Moves Further Into Stage 3 on Friday June 19, 2020
San Andreas, CA…Effective Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras County will be moving further into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery with the reopening of an additional sector of local businesses with modifications. Expanded Personal Care Services will join the list of Stage 3 businesses that can reopen with modifications. Personal care services are defined […]
FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be used to treat certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19 when a clinical trial was unavailable, or participation in a clinical trial was not feasible. The agency determined […]
Adventist Health Sonora COVID-19 Update Testing, Triage & Advice Line Available
Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora is providing drive-up COVID-19 screening tests for patients scheduled for surgery who will be admitted to the hospital or for those referred by Tuolumne County Public Health. Testing is available by appointment and may be scheduled by calling 209-536-5166. Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is advised to call their doctor or, if […]
Amador County Continues to Re-Open after COVID-19 Lockdown
Amador County, CA – Amador County continues to cautiously move forward with re-opening local business industries. Today, the following industries and activities were able to resume with modifications: Bars and Wineries Camping, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation (including pools) Hotels, Lodging, and Short-term Rentals Fitness Facilities Family Entertainment Centers (includes […]
Another New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Valley Springs
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 12, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. The person resides in Valley Springs. “Coronavirus spreads when people are in close contact with one another – within six feet […]
Healthcare Worker is New Case of COVID-19 Identified in Tuolumne County
Sonora, CA…The Public Health Department was notified of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Tuolumne County resident. The individual is a caregiver at Adventist Health Sonora’s skilled nursing facility, who is isolating at home. We will not be releasing the age and gender of the individual to protect their privacy as we are releasing […]
Seasoned Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt Now Accepting Patients
San Andreas, CA…..Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon has joined the team at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC). She is now accepting patients at the MTMC San Andreas Multi-Specialty Care Center. “Dr. Flores-Merritt is arriving during a very good time for MTMC, stated MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer. “Our Medical Staff is working […]
Tuolumne County Updates COVID-12 Health Order as County Moves Closer to Full Reopening
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Updates COVID-12 Health Order as County Moves Closer to Full Reopening. Click the image below or following link for full order…Updated Local Health Officer Order Signed 6.11.20
Calaveras County Moves Into Stage 3 Beginning Friday June 12, 2020
San Andreas, CA…Beginning Friday June 12, 2020, Calaveras County will move into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery and reopen additional sectors of local businesses with measures to protect public health and safety. In addition to the existing sectors that have reopened with modifications as part of Stage 2 of the Roadmap to Recovery, […]
Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office
Angels Camp, CA…Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office.
Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2020 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the August 31st deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization or have […]
The Daisy Award Honors Mark Twain Medical Centers’ Exceptional Nurses
San Andreas, CA…Thirteen Mark Twain Medical Center nurses have been honored with a nomination for The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses – recognizing the super-human efforts they perform every day. MTMC Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer explains, “We are grateful to be part of The DAISY Foundation’s unique awards program which thanks nurses for […]
Two Additional Valley Springs COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Calaveras County
Valley Springs, CA…On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health learned of two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases include an adult male and adult female both from Valley Springs. The source of exposure to COVID-19 has not been determined at this time. “As we start to see more cases and […]
Nineteenth Case COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 5, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an older adult female from Angels Camp. This becomes the fourth case in Calaveras County within the last 72 hours. The source of the individual’s infection has not been determined at this time. […]
Two Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 5, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases are an adult male and a female infant both from San Andreas. The exposure to COVID-19 has been determined to be linked to a case already known by Calaveras Public Health. “As we […]
San Andreas Woman is Sixteenth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday June 3, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an adult female from San Andreas. Calaveras Public Health staff is investigating this new case to determine any possible persons who may have had close personal contact with the positive individual. Close contacts […]
Dr. Combs is Welcoming New Patients in Copperopolis
Copperopolis, CA…Dr. Jack Coombs is welcoming new patients at our Family Medical Center in Copperopolis. Dr. Coombs has been in both private and group practice for over 40 years. He has moved his practice from Valley Springs to the MTMC Copperopolis Family Medical Center. Providing a higher level of Hometown Care Please call 209.754.2968 for […]
$5,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Calaveras & Bret Harte Graduates
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Hospital Foundation Volunteers announced their 2020 high school scholarship recipients this month. A total of five, $1000.00 scholarships were awarded to Calaveras and Bret Harte High Schools graduating seniors. More than 50 applications were received and the selection process takes into account grade point average, community service and the student’s interest […]
Amador County to Open COVID-19 Testing Site
Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health in collaboration with the Emergency Operations Center is opening one drive-through community-based testing site at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish later this week to expand COVID-19 testing for our community. Amador’s drive-through testing site will be open to pre-scheduled appointments starting June 4, 2020. Beginning, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, […]
Hop Over to Frogtown as COVID-19 Testing Site Now Offering Walk-Ins
Angels Camp CA..(Frogtown, USA)..OptumServe, a health services partner with the State of California, is now accepting walk-ins at the local COVID-19 testing site located at the Calaveras Fairgrounds outside of Angels Camp. This is in large part to expanded efforts to bring COVID-19 testing to the county. “Testing gives us an idea of how many […]
Dr. Krpan Welcoming New Patients at New James Dalton Medical Office
Angels Camp, CA…Dr. Krpan Welcoming New Patients at New James Dalton Medical Office.
Mark Twain Medical Center Launches Online Appreciation Board for Caregivers
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center invites community members to offer messages of gratitude and good wishes for front line caregivers through its new online “Kudoboard.” This appreciation board is a simple and free way to show your gratitude for the health care heroes in our community. To access the board, visit https://healthcareheroes.kudoboard.com/boards/mark-twain-caregiver-appreciation. Anyone can […]
Governor Newsom Signs Another COVID-19 Actions Executive Order
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through July 28. The order also addresses a variety of issues in response to the pandemic, by extending the waiver permitting the Department of Motor Vehicles to allow for mail-in renewals of […]
Hospice Thrift Stores Now Open in Angels Camp & Jackson
Jackson, CA…🎇 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎆 HOSPICE THRIFT STORES ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Both Stores have reopened. Store hours will be Monday – Friday 9:30-5:30 and Saturday and Sunday 9:30-5:00. Donation hours will be 9:30-1:30 every day. Donations will not be taken after 1:30. Due to COVID-19 we are required to follow the restrictions of the […]
Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office
Angels Camp, CA…Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office.
New Guidance For Places of Worship, Hair and Barbershops to Reopen Safely
San Andreas, CA…On Monday May 25, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued guidance to places of worship and providers of religious services and cultural ceremonies on how they can safely reopen during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the guidance itself does not obligate places of worship to resume in-person services, it is strongly recommended that they […]
COVID-19 Testing Coming to Frogtown for Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties
Angels Camp, CA…The Calaveras County Fairgrounds is partnering with Calaveras and Tuolumne County. As part of efforts to expand COVID-19 testing throughout the State, a testing site serving people from Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties to be open effective Friday, May 29. The testing site will open at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds located just outside historic […]