San Andreas, CA…A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center held a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Full Video of the workshop is below..

“It’s fitting that this workshop focuses on heart health,” notes Doug Archer, President and CEO of MTMC. “February is American Heart Month and this program features insightful discussion on many aspects of this important topic.”
“Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men AND women. The message is universal – it’s essential to take care of your heart,” he adds. “We think those attending Heart Health = Everything may be surprised to learn of the many specialized local resources available to help.”

Topics Were
 Simple Steps to Manage Blood Pressure
 Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women
 Cardiac Services Close to Home
 Our Technology to Diagnose Heart Health
 Save a Life – Learn Hands Only CPR in a Few Minutes

Speakers were Laura Keller, Family Nurse Practitioner; Denise Mordue-Lane, Nurse Practitioner- Women’s Health; Jaymee Loverin, RN, Cardiac Services and Jana Carter, RN, Education Manager. There were also special guest testimonial from a community member about her heart emergency scare and her successful outcome.

Heart Health = Everything is part of the ongoing “A Plan 4 Me” workshop series held at Mark Twain Medical Center on topics of interest to the Calaveras community.
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About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area’s largest employers. More than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health and a part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the nation dedicated to advancing health for all and serving communities in 21 states. For more information, please visit our website at. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook.