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<\/a><\/p>\nLarry Philipp, Interim CEO at MTMC notes, \u201cHeart health is a national focus every year during American Heart Month in February. We\u2019ve planned this workshop to build public awareness on the local level. Every year during February we join forces with Soroptimist International of Calaveras County to provide Free Complete Cholesterol testing for local women. We are excited to see others also joining the effort to raise awareness about heart health in Calaveras County \u2013 like the \u2018Love Your Heart\u2019 wellness event planned on Feb. 16th at the Copperopolis Branch Library.\u201d (See related story for details.)<\/p>\n
\u201cThis outreach has had such an impact on the women in Calaveras County, noted Take Women to Heath (TWTH) chairperson and treasurer Billie Westernoff, \u201cSoroptimist International of Calaveras County is very excited and humbled by the fact that our Sister Club in Pesaro Italy has asked us to mentor them so that they can replicate TWTH with a similar program, understanding the fact that women’s health issues are worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFocus on Heart Health\u201d begins at 11 a.m. in the MTMC Education Center, with a free lunch to follow. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Reserve now; contact Nicki Stevens, MTMC Manager of Marketing & Business Development, at 754-5919.<\/p>\n
Ann Walton, RN, will discuss two topics — \u201cBe Heart Smart\u201d and \u201cWe Are Here to Help\u201d offering prevention tips and
\ninsights into the many ways Heart Center experts can help guide you back to good health if an emergency or lingering condition calls for cardiac care.<\/p>\n
Dr. McCoy will \u201cEase Surgery Fears\u201d by sharing the latest updates on minimally invasive procedures
\nwhich improve outcomes and enhance recovery techniques that have improved outcomes for a quicker
\nrecovery.<\/p>\n
Shetzline will give an update on Stay Vertical Calaveras, the free exercise program for seniors which
\nbegan last fall and currently offers Tai Chi and Strength Building classes in Murphys, Arnold, Angels
\nCamp, Valley Springs and San Andreas.<\/p>\n
\u201cA Plan 4 Me\u201d is an ongoing workshop series focusing on general health awareness and prevention
\nstrategies. When attending their first session participants receive a free \u201cA Plan 4 Me\u201d binder in which to
\norganize reference materials distributed at each event.<\/p>\n
Philipp adds, \u201cWe are excited to see such a positive response to these workshops. 50 people attended the
\nJan. 11 session featuring Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Roger Rogalski \u2013 a
\npositive reaction indicating the community is eager to learn more about the timely topics covered at these
\nevents. By taking advantage of \u2018A Plan 4 Me,\u2019 you have access to information that can be key to
\npreventing and identifying health issues, as well as arming you with knowledge to better address
\neveryday situations.\u201d<\/p>\n
County Events Pump Up Awareness About Heart Health
\nFree Complete Cholesterol Tests for local women and a wellness challenge for Copperopolis residents
\nwill help raise awareness about heart health during American Heart Month in February. In addition, Mark
\nTwain Medical Center will \u201cFocus on Heart Health\u201d at a Feb. 26 workshop which is the latest in the
\nongoing \u201cA Plan 4 Me\u201d workshop series.<\/p>\n
American Heart Month was first observed in February 1964, following a Congressional Resolution
\nsigned by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Dec. 30, 1963. It declared, \u201cIt is essential to the health and
\nwell-being of our nation that our citizens be made aware of the medical, social, and economic aspects of
\nthe problem of cardiovascular diseases, and the measures being taken to combat them.\u201d
\nCounty Events Pump Up Awareness About Heart Health<\/p>\n
Local Heart Month activities include —
\nJan. 31 to Feb. 14 \u2013 Wellness Challenge sponsored by the Copperopolis Branch Library. Local
\nresidents can pick up self-monitoring cards to log two weeks of exercise activity. The branch will hold
\nweekly check-ins and post results. Participants logging the most minutes of activity are eligible for
\nrewards at the \u201cLove Your Heart\u201d event on Feb. 16. For complete details, contact Shannon Jewel at 209-
\n785-0920.<\/p>\n
Feb. 1-28 \u2013 Free Complete Cholesterol Tests for local women. MTMC joins forces with Soroptimist
\nInternational of Calaveras County every year on this project to raise awareness that heart disease is the
\nNO. 1 killer of women. Financial support from SICC and MTMC make it possible for local women to
\nhave the test that could literally save their life. It measures good and bad cholesterol and triglycerides and
\nincludes a risk evaluation for heart disease and stroke. Call 209-754-2968.<\/p>\n
Feb. 16 \u2013 Copperopolis Branch Library \u201cLove Your Heart\u201d event, 10 a.m. to noon. Featuring
\nwellness activities; healthy eating tips; a one-mile walk; and more. Prizes will be presented to winners of
\nWellness Challenge. For complete details, contact Shannon Jewel at 209-785-0920.<\/p>\n
Feb. 26 \u2013 \u201cFocus on Heart Health\u201d workshop; 11 a.m. with free lunch to follow; MTMC Education
\nCenter –Learn how to keep your heart healthy; how Mark Twain Medical Center supports local cardiac
\npatients and why surgery options aren\u2019t as scary as they used to be. The event will feature medical
\nprofessionals from the Mark Twain Heart Center, along with General Surgeon Dr. Andrew McCoy, MD,
\nand Steve Shetzline of Stay Vertical Calaveras. Reservations required; contact Nicki Stevens, MTMC
\nManager of Marketing & Business Development, at 754-5919.<\/p>\n
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\nAbout Mark Twain Medical Center
\nFounded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute
\ncare, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center\u2019s Medical Staff represents a broad
\nrange of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being
\na major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area\u2019s largest employers.
\nMore than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is
\na member of Dignity Health, the fifth largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. For more
\ninformation, please visit our website at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also
\non Facebook.<\/p>\n
Event occurs on 02\/26\/2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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