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Mark Twain Medical Center Awards $26,000 in Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2014 12:56 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Yesterday Mark Twain Medical Center continued their tradition of helping in the community. They held their Annual Awards Luncheon at the hospital where the 6 organizations were chosen to receive grants from a total of 19 who applied. The awardees are: Arc of Amador and Calaveras – (provides support and services to persons with developmental disabilities to encourage mainstream life, work, learning and recreation). Disability Resource Agency for Independent (supports the independence of individuals with disabilities through resources, advocacy and services). Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Association (CPR classes and AED education for community). San Andreas Community Covenant Church (to provide free community meals every Wednesday). Resource Connection - Food Bank (serves 2,523 families-accounting for 17% of the population of Calaveras County). The Volunteer Center (mileage reimbursement to volunteers that provide transportation to vulnerable citizens)...
From left to right: Jeannie Hayward and Michelle Gonzalez, The Resource Connection Food Bank; Beth Stanton, The ARC of Calaveras and Amador; Joy Roberts, Marti Crane and Judy McMurty, The Volunteer Center; Dan Boyce and Gail Hoffman, San Andreas Community Covenant Church; Ron Getter and Lakota, Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Association; Bob Enyeart, The ARC of Calaveras and Amador; Sandra Graham, DRAIL Additional Photos and Video are Below...
 
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Are You Disaster Ready? AAA & The Red Cross Are Ready To Help |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2014 08:31 AM
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Home Care & Non-Medical Senior Care From Interim Healthcare |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2014 09:30 AM
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Jackson, CA... At Interim HealthCare of Jackson, CA, we understand how important it is to have someone you can depend on when you or someone you love wants to stay at home to maintain the highest level of health and independence. Our mission is to improve people’s lives and that is what we do every day. With a broad range of home care expertise, our trained professionals offer comprehensive senior home care & supportive services that are cost-effective and designed to meet the specific needs of each client.
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Red Cross Urges Preparedness as Wildfire Risk is Elevated Warm, dry conditions trigger Red Flag Warnings in foothills and Sierras |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2014 10:56 AM
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Sacramento, CA...It may only be January, but with a prolonged dry spell and warmer conditions than normal, it’s already beginning to look a lot like fire season. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Sierra Nevadas due to high winds and low relative humidity. The Red Flag Warnings are expected to remain in effect until Friday morning....
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Celebrate American Heart Month With The Red Shoe Stroll |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2014 01:14 PM
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It’s All Coming Back to Me Now: JHU Researchers Find Caffeine Enhances Memory ~By Latarsha Gatlin |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2014 04:47 PM
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Baltimore, MD...For some, it’s the tradition of steeping tealeaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it’s the morning shuffle to a coffee maker for a hot jolt of java. Then there are those who like their wake up with the kind of snap and a fizz usually found in a carbonated beverage.
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Public Health Department Seeing Increase in Seasonal Flu. Flu Shots Available |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2014 08:28 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Seasonal flu [influenza] activity has been increasing dramatically across the United States and areas of California over the past week. The cases have included young and middle aged adults as well as those at high risk of serious illness and death. To date, four flu linked deaths have been reported in California in persons less than 64 years of age. Dean Kelaita, MD, County Health Officer, stated, “No flu deaths have been reported in Calaveras County to date.” ....
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MTMC Orthopaedic Services Right Here at Home |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/03/2014 12:42 PM
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Community Rallies For Joint Replacement Patient |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 12:48 AM
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Sonora, CA...Michael Freitas, a long-time resident and local business owner in Valley Springs, is receiving a special gift this Christmas. Freitas, who is only in his early 50s, suffers from arthritis so severe in both hips he walks with two canes and has difficulty just sitting in a chair because of severe restrictions in flexibility. In order to regain his mobility and flexibility, Freitas needs both hips replaced. But as a small business owner, he does not have health insurance to pay for the surgery and rehabilitation....
Paul Goldberg (husband of Stephanie Hull-Goldberg), Marie Freitas (wife of Michael Freitas), Michael Freitas (patient), Dr. Airell Nygaard (orthopedic surgeon), Tina Hunter (representative from DePuy, which supplied the hip prostheses)
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Pinnacle Physical Therapy Wishes You Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 08:41 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...All of us at Pinnacle Physical Therapy send you Greetings of the Season and Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year. Please stay safe and use good body mechanics as you recreate, shovel snow or chop wood. If you forget and find you are experiencing pain from sore muscles and joints, give us a call. In 2014 most insurance companies will allow you to be treated for up to 45 days without a doctor’s referral...
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