Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Lisa Andrews, NP, to Cedarwood Internal Medicine where she has joined Fred Shield, MD, to provide primary care for adolescents and adults.

Welcoming New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Specialist

Posted by: News_Desk on 03/22/2017 11:14 AM

Sonora, CA... Sonora Regional Medical Center welcomes Brett Lockman, D.O., a board-certified Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician) with additional certifications in Sports Medicine and Brain Injury Medicine. As an interventional physiatrist, Dr. Lockman provides minimally-invasive procedures for the treatment of acute and chronic conditions of the nerves, muscles and bones. His ultimate goal is to return individuals to their pre-injury level of function or maximize their performance using a range of treatment options including therapeutic exercise, medications, injections and spine implants. Dr. Lockman also uses regenerative medicine to heal chronic arthritis and sports-related injuries.

How To file A Complaint Against Your Medicare Drug Or Health Plan: A Column By Greg Dill

Posted by: News_Desk on 03/22/2017 02:12 PM

San Francisco, CA...Having practiced pharmacy for many years, I often find myself talking to people about their Medicare prescription drug, or Part D, plans.

MTMC Named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by Watchdog Group

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2017 12:35 PM

San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center is one of only 21 facilities across the nation – and, the only one in California – to be named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by The Leapfrog Hospital Survey. This independent, nonprofit hospital watchdog organization recognizes excellence in patient safety and quality care. In addition, MTMC is currently ranked in a tie for second place in Dignity Health’s No Harm Campaign, an ongoing quality care and patient safety ranking among its 39 hospitals nationwide. The local facility also ranks near the top in the annual Hospital Quality Report from Dignity Health.

Pictured MTMC Staff: Back row: Natalie Hammond, RN; Nancy Hiteshew, RN, Director of Quality, Risk, Compliance & Privacy; Margaret Pyles, Manager of Human Resources; Deborah Cline, RN, Education Manager; Front row: Micky Kammerer, RN, House Supervisor; Kristine Dittman, RN, Emergency Department Manager; Susan Wright, Occupational Therapist.

Meet Dr. McCoy, An Expert In Surgery and Kindness!

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2017 12:04 PM

San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center has opened a new Specialty Care Center in San Andreas. Dr. Andrew McCoy is now seeing patients there full-time. “Dr. McCoy is an asset to our Specialty Care Center,” commented Bob Diehl, CEO MTMC adding “For the past three years as a General Surgeon he has been providing surgical care along with our team at MTMC in Calaveras County. We are elated that he has most recently been able to increase his availability to further enhance the needs of the community.”

MTMC’s Spring Health Fair Flew Into Ironstone For A Beautiful & Busy Day

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2017 09:23 AM

Murphys, CA....On Saturday, March 11, 2017, the 8th Annual Mark Twain Health Fair filled the music room Ironstone Vineyards. It featured 20 community health related organizations and PHI Air Med flew in for the occasion! The flight medic, pilot, and flight nurse were available to answer questions about PHI, and a PHI booth was present at the fair to allow people to register with their service. The free health fair offered low-cost medical tests as well as free information on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Medical services available included blood analysis and bone density screenings. The five-panel blood analysis consisted of a chemistry panel, thyroid, complete blood count, lipid panel, iron for women, and PSA for men. The test now includes screening for vitamin D deficiencies.

Great Savings From Your Local Neighborhood Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies

Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2017 11:14 AM

Arnold & Groveland, CA...Great Savings From Your Local Neighborhood Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies.

Surgeon Joins Sierra Vascular & General Surgery Associates

Posted by: News_Desk on 03/10/2017 10:31 AM

Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center welcomes Peter Oliver, M.D., who has joined Sierra Vascular and General Surgery Associates. Dr. Oliver is a general surgeon who has provided care for our community since 1993 at Silver Oak Medical Office in San Andreas, which closed in February. Dr. Oliver remains committed to the community and will now see patients at Sierra Vascular and General Surgery Associates in Sonora and at Angels Camp Family Medical Center.