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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Arnold & Groveland, CA…Are you one of those guys who can’t remember the last time you stepped foot in a doctor’s office? Sure, maybe you’ve gotten in for something urgent, but what about scheduling an annual exam or screening tests? Maybe you simply forget, think you already have healthy habits, or insist that you “feel […]
Sonora, CA…The Center for Wound Care at Sonora Regional Medical Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. This week is the third annual Wound Care Awareness Week, which is dedicated to educating physicians, patients and the general public about wound care. One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers, the […]
San Andreas, CA, June 6, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, are extremely pleased to announce that Robert Diehl will be joining Dignity Health as President of Mark Twain Medical Center, beginning June 13. “Bob Diehl has the background, talent, personality and presence to continue to make our hospital […]
San Andreas, CA…Congratulations Graduates From Mark Twain Medical Center & We Are Here To Help You Travel Down Life’s Paths…
Silver Springs, MD…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States, that will help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families. “I am thrilled that the FDA has finalized a […]
San Andreas, CA…Thank You EMS Crews From Mark Twain Medical Center
Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Physicals Are May 24th
Sacramento, CA…Gov. Jerry Brown signed a series of bills raising the smoking age from 18 to 21 for most. Also signed was legislation placing new restrictions on where people can smoke and the sale of electronic cigarettes. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the following bills… • ABX2-7 by Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Scotts Valley) – […]
Angels Camp, CA…Rolleri Landscape Products carries a large selection of Natural Stone, in all shapes and size. Many of them come from our local area, such as the Rolleri Moss Rock harvested by hand (To prevent scarring) from the Rolleri Ranch. We carry rock from the rest of the North American Continent. A large inventory […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center Celebrates Nurses’s Week
San Andreas, CA…The 2016 Relay for Life event on April 25th 9am to April 26th 9am. The event is held this year at Calaveras High School in San Andreas. If you are a Cancer survivor, caregiver, know someone who has been effected by cancer or not and would like to participate- all are welcome!! You […]
Sonora, CA…April is both National Foot Health Awareness Month and Limb Loss Awareness Month. The experts at Healogics and the Center for Wound Care at Sonora Regional Medical Center are reminding people to take a moment to stand up for their feet. The Center for Wound Care treats chronic foot and leg wounds that are […]
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp Adventist Church is holding a community service seminar called Optimizing Your Brain. It is a series that will help improve intellectual capacity and increase emotional intelligence by Dr. Neil Nedley. About Nedley Health Solutions provides health and nutrition products and information to enhance the mind and body. Our educational materials […]
San Andreas,CA…Calaveras Children’s Fair brought a wide range of activities and informational opportunities for the children and families in our area. Hosted by Resource & Referral Calaveras @ Bret Harte High School. Join the Resource Connection and other community organizations in celebration of Week of the Young Child with a family oriented event of fun, […]
Valley Springs, CA…The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is honored to announce Valley Springs resident Troy Dobberphul as its April 2016 Mentor of the Month. Troy grew up in Calaveras County. After serving four years active duty in the United States Army, including one tour in Afghanistan, he decided to come back to the community he […]
Jackson, CA…The Amador County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, will again participate in the nationwide Take-Back Initiative on April 30, 2016 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Americans participating in DEA’s ten previous National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events turned in more than five million pounds of […]
Jackson, CA…Hospice of Amador & Calaveras has a history of providing end-of-life care to both Amador & Calaveras residents. The agency began with a volunteer program over 30 years ago and now they continue to offer care with a well trained, professional staff and also with the help of a large number of trained volunteers. […]
San Andreas, CA…Attend this three-session series being held during special public board meetings of the Mark Twain Health Care District. Each meeting will be for sharing information and answering questions such as: When was Mark Twain Health Care District formed? When did the lease begin with Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Medical Center? What is the […]
San Andreas, CA….San Andreas, CA – Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita, announced that Public Health Services is investigating a child diagnosed with measles traveling through Calaveras County to ensure no local residents were infected. The unvaccinated child resides in Nevada County and developed measles after returning to California from traveling overseas. The child […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) held Their 7th Annual Health Fair on March 26th at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over twenty community health related service groups will participated in this community-wide event. A wealth of information was available on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Low cost testing […]
Arnold & Groveland, CA…Spring has sprung—or it’s just about to. That means spring allergies are “blooming,” too. But sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy, also known as hay fever. Here are some signs to look for and ways to find relief. Know the signs. Both colds and […]
Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an unvaccinated visitor who tested positive for measles. This individual is not a resident of Amador County, but dined at a local restaurant while traveling through the area. There are currently no cases in Amador County. As part of this ongoing investigation, […]
Raleigh, NC…In a proof-of-concept study, NC State University researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) larvae can produce and secrete a human growth factor – a molecule that helps promote cell growth and wound healing. Sterile, lab-raised green bottle fly larvae are used for maggot debridement therapy (MDT), in which maggots are […]
