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Friends Rallying Behind Rosendo Rojas In His Battle Against Brain Cancer |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/08/2015 02:02 PM
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Vallecito, CA...Friends of Rosendo Rojas, the 24 year old Vallecito resident who is waging an heroic battle against a rare form of terminal brain cancer, are rallying behind him by organizing ways to raise funds to help meet the mounting costs that are not covered by insurance. The Bret Harte High School graduate was diagnosed in April 2013 with a rare form of terminal brain cancer, Grade III anaplastic ganglioglioma. Having already defied the odds by outliving his initial prognosis, Rojas recently had a three-hour seizure at Sonora Regional Hospital and was helicoptered to the intensive care unit at UC Davis Medical Center. While there an emergency MRI showed new tumor regrowth and a third emergency craniotomy was done on March 4th. Only 90% could be removed and it's been elevated to a Grade IV GBM - glioblastoma multiforme, with very poor survival odds...
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LGBTQ Youth Support Meeting |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 05/05/2015 08:24 AM
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Murphys, CA...There is a lack of resources and support for LGBTQ youth in Calaveras County. Some of us are getting together to start a support group for teens in the area. This will be a planning meeting. We invite all youth and adults interested in supporting them to come to the meeting so we can talk about how we can best support the youth in our community....
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Mark Twain Medical Center Honors It Volunteers |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2015 02:11 PM
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VA Rural Health Outreach |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2015 12:39 PM
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Valley Springs, CA...The VA Rural Outreach is scheduled for this coming weekend at the Veterans Hall in Valley Springs. It is free for ALL Veterans in Calaveras County. The VA is bringing a mobile unit with two exam rooms, two medical providers, a health tecnichian, and an enrollment specialist. We will also have two Calaveras County Veterans Service Officers available to assist with benefits and claims and other service providers available...
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Sonora Regional Medical Center Offering Fitness Classes For People Living with Chronic Diseases |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2015 08:03 PM
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| Sonora, CA...Due to popular demand, the Live Well Be Well Center at Sonora Regional Medical Center is now offering two sessions of Living Well Fitness, an exercise class designed for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, obesity, back pain or joint pain. Regular exercise can improve quality of life for those with chronic disease by helping them manage symptoms and build strength, endurance and flexibility... |
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Medical Center Offering Support Group for Weight Loss Surgery Patients |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2015 08:09 PM
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| Sonora, CA...The Clinical Nutrition Department at Sonora Regional Medical Center has announced a new Weight Loss Surgery support group. This group was developed for individuals who have had bariatric surgery. Friends and family as well as those who are considering bariatric surgery are welcome to attend. The group will meet once a month to provide ongoing support, encouragement, and education to succeed in lifestyle changes after surgery. Guest speakers will present a variety of topics for discussion including diet, exercise and social support... |
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Mark Twain Medical Center participates in National Healthcare Decisions Day Free Information available from April 11th- April 19th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2015 11:35 AM
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San Andreas, CA, April 6, 2015- Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As a participating organization, MTMC is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with California state laws. Beginning Saturday April 11th through Sunday April 19th, MTMC is welcoming the public throughout the day to the main lobby and the Out Patient Lab with free information about advance care planning and advance directive forms....
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Sierra HOPE Red Dress Party June 6 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2015 11:58 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...It will be here before you know it! The Red Dress Party, a fabulous, fun, awesome, magnificent fundraiser with food and music and wine and amazing people, is happening Saturday, June 6, 2015 starting at 6 PM at Val du Vino Winery in Murphys. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Go to sierrahope.org to order tickets, or call 209 736-6792.
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80% of Americans Suffer from Back Pain That May Be Avoidable |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2015 10:53 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a new report in December, 2014, that looked at the most common workplace injuries resulting in missed days from work. They found musculoskeletal disorders (sprains, strains, and tears) made up the largest percentage, accounting for 38 percent of overall injuries. Injuries to the back from “overexertion in lifting or lowering” accounted for the greatest portion of the musculoskeletal percentage...
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Celebrating Hospice Volunteers April 12 – 18 During National Volunteer Week, Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Honors those who Give Selflessly to Others |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2015 02:29 PM
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Jackson, CA...Over 40 years ago, the U.S. hospice movement was founded by dedicated volunteers who wanted to bring compassion and care to people at life’s end. This commitment to volunteering among our nation’s hospices continues to be a foundation of hospice care. During National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, Hospice of Amador & Calaveras is celebrating the many gifts of its dedicated volunteers from our community who provide support, companionship and dignity to patients and family caregivers facing serious and life-limiting illness...
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