San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center says Thank You to our 2016 Teddy Bear Clinic Partners who helped them play host & educate 467 Kindergarteners. Thanks to California Highway Patrol San Andreas, PHI Air Medical, California Highway Patrol Air Operations, East Bay Municipal Utility District, San Andreas Fire Department, American Legion Ambulance & CAL FIRE. […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce a new schedule for the Project HOPE Health Van. Beginning Tuesday, November 1, the Health Van will be available in the Walmart parking lot, located at 1101 Sanguinetti Road in Sonora, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. except holidays. On the second […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center will host a free educational presentation by Timothy Nardine, MD, on “Coping With Incontinence and Prolapse” on Thursday, October 20, from noon to 1:00 pm. The presentation will be held at the Sonora Elks Lodge on Elk Drive. Light snacks and refreshments will be served, and attendees will be given […]
Sonora, CA…Watching a loved one battle a serious illness in the intensive care unit is a stressful time. But receiving the skillful care of a compassionate nurse can help relieve some of that stress. That is what Dede Mustill recently experienced when her husband was admitted to the ICU at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Taking […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) is promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment. The entire community was invited to participate in the annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony September 26th, in Valley Springs at the Terrace’s (Common Grounds). All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors […]
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San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The entire community is invited to participate in the annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony September 26th, in Valley Springs at the Terrace’s (Common Grounds) at 7:00pm. All those who […]
Sonora, CA… Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Phong Dargon, MD, to Sierra Vascular and General Surgery Associates. Dr. Dargon completed fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at Loma Linda University after completing his residency in General Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Illinois […]
(Sonora, CA) – Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Timothy Nardine, MD, a physician specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology who has joined Sierra OB/GYN and is accepting new patients. Dr. Nardine’s goal is to build relationships with patients based on evidence-based, compassionate care with a focus on prevention, practical advice, and optimal medical […]
Sonora, CA… October is National Breast Health Awareness Month and Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting the fourth annual Ladies Night Out to help the community celebrate life and as a reminder for everyone to get their recommended screenings. Ladies Night Out is scheduled from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, in historic downtown […]
Murphys, CA…Cooler days and nights, school in session, and the start of new classes at Mind Matters! Fast ForWord for Success: Is your child struggling to read at grade level? He/she is not alone; not being able to read at grade level is one of the most troubling problems facing young students. Mind Matters can […]
San Andreas, CA…Full Service, All Day, Lab Draw Availability Back At All Mark Twain Medical Clinics!
San Andreas, CA..Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 18th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 24th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “We are once again delighted to provide these needed health and well-being services at a low cost for our community,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital […]
Boston, MA….This is the best visualization of the progression of antibiotic bacteria we have ever seen. The following is from the Harvard Medical School that should have all of us cutting back on the antibiotics. “In a creative stroke inspired by Hollywood wizardry, scientists from Harvard Medical School and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have designed a […]
Angels Camp, CA…Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. A community sponsored run that benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in […]
Murphys, CA…Doris Murphy Barger passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016 at the age of 93. She departed this world in the manner she lived her life – with strength, grace and dignity. She was a remarkable woman who lived a wonderful life. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her […]
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Rail Road Flat, CA…The sixth grade students of Mr. Randall Youngblood’s class were told of a program called e-Nable in which a 3D printer was used to make a hand for a child that didn’t have one. “The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their […]
San Andreas, CA…The biggest item on yesterday’s Mark Twain Health Care District Board meeting was pushed back until the August 24th meeting. There may need to be some state specific contract adjustments. The agenda item was: “Consider approval of an agreement with Quorum Health Resources LLC for a financial, operational and strategic assessment of hospital […]
Miami, FL…The Florida Department of Health has identified an area in one neighborhood of Miami where Zika is being spread by mosquitoes. This guidance is for people who live in or traveled to this area any time after June 15 (based on the earliest time symptoms can start and the maximum 2-week incubation period for […]
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San Andreas, CA…SAN ANDREAS, CA, June 24, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2016 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the July 29th deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a […]
Angels Camp, CA…The following is comments from Karen Rojas addressing the City Council on the Summit. “Even though it’s not on the agenda, thank you for allowing me to have 3 minutes to speak on a grave matter that does affect Angels Camp. I cannot imagine that there is a single person in this room […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. […]
Murphys, CA…Students who are having difficulty with their reading and language skills have a place to seek help thanks to two programs offered by Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic. Fast ForWord, a computer based learning program, will be available in Murphys and Sonora starting June 27. Mind Builder will be offered in Murphys […]
Sonora, CA…In December 2014, HealthLitNow, (www.healthlitnow.org) a 501(c)3 non-profit, was launched from the Tuolumne County Innovation Lab (www.myinnovationlab.org) to provide Public Health Literacy programs for K-12 students throughout Tuolumne County and the Sierra Region. Public Health Literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals and groups can obtain, process, understand, evaluate, and act on […]
Sonora, CA…Sonora Regional Medical Center is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® course which begins June 21. Classes will meet at the Live Well Be Well Center on Greenley Road from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday and one Wednesday for seven weeks, ending with a celebration on August 2. Freedom From Smoking […]
Sonora, CA…An estate sale will be held at the home of George and Diana White, June 24, 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 19279 2nd Garrotte Road in Groveland. Proceeds will benefit the Diana J. White Cancer Institute at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Last year, George White gave a generous estate […]
San Andreas, CA…Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD) is pleased to report Mark Twain Healthcare District has achieved designation as a Certified Healthcare District. As public agencies, California’s Healthcare Districts have well-defined legal obligations for conducting business in a transparent and responsible manner. To be designated as a Certified Healthcare District, a District must demonstrate […]
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