San Andreas, CA…January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows […]
Atlanta, GA…The death rate from cancer in the US declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop from 2016 to 2017, the largest single-year drop ever recorded, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society. The decline in deaths from lung cancer drove the record drop. Deaths fell from about 3% […]
Murphys, CA…Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys that serves individuals and families affected by autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, is pleased to welcome Dr. John Yarbrough to their team! Dr. Yarbrough is board-certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He received his Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biochemistry at California Polytechnic […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. John Krpan has returned to caring for patients in Calaveras County through the Mark Twain Medical Center system. He will now be seeing patients at the new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp and serve as the Medical Director of Clinics for Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC). “This is a remarkable […]
San Andreas, CA…Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including four Specialty Care Centers and five community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. […]
San Andreas, CA…Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including four Specialty Care Centers and five community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. […]
Champaign, IL…A new study in rats suggests that caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting weight gain and the production of triglycerides. Rats that consumed the caffeine extracted from mate tea gained 16% less weight and accumulated 22% less […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Randy Smart talks with host Mike Taylor about vaping.
Arnold, CA…For just $15 each or $50 for 5 certificates these make a great gift. This price is for members and former members only. For non members/former members it is $20 each or $75 for 5 certificates. Perfect for those fitness fanatics, those wanting to get into fitness or for those wanting to get fit […]
San Andreas, CA…Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including four Specialty Care Centers and five community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Emerging Health Equity Practice Award was given to the Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, for the creation and ongoing implementation of The Calaveras Oral Health Program which encourages positive oral health prevention practices. The California Endowment, the state’s largest health foundation, announced the recipients of the 2019 Advancing […]
San Andreas, CA…Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services; including four Specialty Care Centers and five community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. […]
Washington, DC…I’m Dr. Sally Goza. I’m a pediatrician from Fayetteville, Georgia. And I’m President-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics. And thank you so much. The children are counting on us. THE PRESIDENT: Good. Thank you very much. MR. BUTLER: Hi, I’m Christopher Butler. I’m Executive Director of Americans for Tax Reform. Thank you so […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]
San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador and Calaveras has ushered in a new program for patients facing final moments of their lives without the presence of a loved one at their side. The No One Dies Alone (NODA) program is a national volunteer-centered program that was started in 2001 by Peace Health in Eugene, Ore. It has […]
Jackson, CA…The 19th Annual Tree of Lights memorial celebration honoring loved ones who have passed will be held Thursday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hospice administrative offices located at 1500 S. Hwy 49, in Jackson. Please join the Hospice team as they light their beautiful 14-ft. blue spruce, donated and planted last year […]
San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]
Angels Camp, CA…Free Dental Care For Veterans on Freedom Day November 8th at 1st Impressions Dentistry in Angels Camp on November 8th, 2019. Event occurs on 11/08/2019 from All Day to .
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Dean Kelaita, Health Officer, is urging Calaveras County residents to get vaccinated against influenza (the flu) this season as soon as possible. In California, flu usually begins to increase in late November or December. It takes a couple of weeks after vaccination for the body to respond fully, so now is the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Free Dental Care For Veterans on Freedom Day November 8th at 1st Impressions Dentistry in Angels Camp on November 8th, 2019. Event occurs on 11/08/2019 from All Day to .
San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Dean Kelaita, Health Officer, is urging Calaveras County residents to get vaccinated against influenza (the flu) this season as soon as possible. In California, flu usually begins to increase in late November or December. It takes a couple of weeks after vaccination for the body to respond fully, so now is the […]
Angels Camp, CA…Free Dental Care For Veterans on Freedom Day November 8th at 1st Impressions Dentistry in Angels Camp on November 8th, 2019.
Angels Camp, CA…Free Dental Care For Veterans on Freedom Day November 8th at 1st Impressions Dentistry in Angels Camp on November 8th, 2019.
Murphys, CA…By one estimate, a 65-year-old couple who retire in 2019 may need about $300,000 in savings to pay their health-care expenses in retirement. This includes premiums for Medicare Parts B and D, supplemental (Medigap) insurance, and median out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses, but not other health expenses such as long-term care, dental care, and eye […]
San Andreas, CA…The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon was held last week on the campus of Mark Twain Medical Center. Breast cancer survivor Tina Macuha, “Good Day Sacramento” host headlined the event. She gave a moving testimony of how on April 2009, she shared her breast cancer story on the show. Recently marking her tenth […]
Sonora, CA…PG&E has announced a potential power safety shutoff starting between 6 and 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. Adventist Health Sonora is ready with backup power generators and will continue to care for our community. At this time, we are preparing for normal operations on Monday but will continue to evaluate the situation throughout […]
San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]
