San Andreas, CA…Steps to Kick Cancer, the Oct. 24 awareness event at Mark Twain Medical Center, is drawing widespread interest across Calaveras County and beyond. Limited seating still available for the complimentary luncheon, but is expected to reach capacity before the Oct. 20 deadline. The event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 754 5919 […]
Arnold, CA…Sign Up For The Big Trees Fitness Challenge! Get Fit For The Holidays!! We Are Big Trees Our facility is a landmark in the Arnold, California area. After a period of inactivity for several years, we have recently refurbished the entire facility, purchased tons of new equipment, trained and certified staff, and have opened […]
San Andreas, CA…Frank deMoss started the Calaveras Cancer Support Group in 1992 while in the midst of his battle with prostate cancer. Today, it continues as a force for good – raising community awareness and helping those facing the challenge of a cancer diagnosis. It’s most recent project is assisting with hospitality for the Oct. […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center is slated to open with a Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, October 18, 2019 located at 51 Wellness Way in Valley Springs – corner of Hwy 26 and Vista del Lago. It will begin at 10:00 am with a guest speaker and a ribbon cutting at […]
San Andreas, CA…Steps to Kick Cancer, the Oct. 24 awareness event at Mark Twain Medical Center, is drawing widespread interest across Calaveras County and beyond. Limited seating still available for the complimentary luncheon, but is expected to reach capacity before the Oct. 20 deadline. The event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 754 5919 […]
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 […]
San Andreas, CA…Breast cancer survivor Tina Macuha, one of the Sacramento region’s most popular television personalities, will headline the Oct. 24 Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon presented by Mark Twain Medical Center. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in a tented pavilion on the hospital grounds. Tina has appeared on the […]
Arnold, CA…Sign Up For The Big Trees Fitness Challenge! Get Fit For The Holidays!! Event occurs on 10/01/2019 from All Day to . We Are Big Trees Our facility is a landmark in the Arnold, California area. After a period of inactivity for several years, we have recently refurbished the entire facility, purchased tons of […]
San Andreas, CA…Steps To Kick Cancer Awareness Luncheon is October 24th at Mark Twain Medical Center! Event occurs on 10/24/2019 from 11:30 AM to .
Valley Springs, CA…The Valley Springs Health & Wellness Center is slated to open with a Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, October 18, 2019 located at 51 Wellness Way in Valley Springs – corner of Hwy 26 and Vista del Lago. It will begin at 10:00 am with a guest speaker and a ribbon cutting at […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center is prepared to provide safe, high-quality care to our patients during the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff. Mark Twain Medical Center is equipped with generator power to maintain hospital operations for an extended period of time. We test and train for power outages on a regular basis. During the […]
Sonora, CA…The PG&E public safety power shutoff has now reached Tuolumne County and Adventist Health Sonora facilities equipped with generators are running on back-up power. Services that will continue to provide care throughout the outage include: Emergency Department, Med/Surg, Birth Center, ICU, Surgery for emergency cases, Long Term Care, Home Health, Hospice, Sonora Oxygen Supply. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras Public Health Division will be opening an Access Functional Needs (AFN) shelter to provide an environment with electricity to assist the population with durable medical devices required to maintain life. AFN individuals with electrified durable medical equipment i.e., ventilators, oxygen generators, and their one caregiver may be permitted access to the […]
San Andreas, CA…Breast cancer survivor Tina Macuha, one of the Sacramento region’s most popular television personalities, will headline the Oct. 24 Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon presented by Mark Twain Medical Center. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in a tented pavilion on the hospital grounds. Tina has appeared on the […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Fitness Opens a Member’s Lounge! Kick Off Event on Oct. 11th. Our facility is a landmark in the Arnold, California area. After a period of inactivity for several years, we have recently refurbished the entire facility, purchased tons of new equipment, trained and certified staff, and have opened the most complete fitness […]
San Andreas, CA…Steps To Kick Cancer Awareness Luncheon is October 24th at Mark Twain Medical Center!
Arnold, CA…Sign Up For The Big Trees Fitness Challenge! Get Fit For The Holidays!!
San Andreas, CA…Earlier this month we had the pleasure to visit Mark Twain Medical Center’s ER Department where they demoed their new Sepsis testing equipment from Cheetah Medical. Their non-invasive system was purchased for MTMC by the Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation. A video of our visit is below and more information from the Sepsis […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]
Murphys, CA…”The Mark Twain Health Care District hosted a Pot Luck today to raise awareness for Fall Prevention. Today is National Fall Prevention Day, and “Stay Vertical, Calaveras” participants practiced Tai Chi and had lunch at Murphys Park. Participants from all over the county attended to learn more about the very popular Tai Chi for […]
Murphys, CA…Today is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Join us September 23! Healthy living is about education and action. Stay Vertical, Calaveras is a Fall Prevention Program that provides FREE Strength Training and Tai Chi classes throughout Calaveras County. Stay Vertical, Calaveras CLASS SCHEDULE – FALL Stay Vertical, Calaveras is a Fall Prevention Program that provides […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]
Angels Camp, CA…Friends and family of Lindsay Whittle Wahlman a local mother of four who is battling breast cancer would like to thank the community for making the Beef Raffle a sell out!! All the funds raised will benefit her fight. Thank You!!!
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ signature fundraising event, the 20th Annual Art Auction, is almost underway, but tickets are going quickly. On Friday, September 20, this popular affair is once again being hosted at Karmère Vineyards & Winery in the Shenandoah Valley. The evening promises an unforgettable experience, including music, wine, food, art, and […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to confront the growing youth epidemic and health risks linked to vaping. The executive order directs the Department of Public Health (CDPH) to launch a $20 million statewide digital and social media public awareness campaign to educate youth, young adults and parents about the health risks of […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]
Atlanta, GA…In 2018, nine states reported an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35 percent: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and West Virginia. This comes from the new obesity prevalence maps released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The maps break down adult obesity prevalence by race, ethnicity, […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras’ signature fundraising event, the 20th Annual Art Auction, is almost underway, but tickets are going quickly. On Friday, September 20, this popular affair is once again being hosted at Karmère Vineyards & Winery in the Shenandoah Valley. The evening promises an unforgettable experience, including music, wine, food, art, and […]
Washington, DC…FDA compliance policy would prioritize enforcement of premarket authorization requirements for non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes. Today, the Trump Administration announced that as part of its ongoing work to tackle the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use, the FDA intends to finalize a compliance policy in the coming weeks that would prioritize the agency’s enforcement of the premarket […]
