Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/19/2017 01:42 PM
Sutter Creek, CA – Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to drift from the Detwiler fire burning in Mariposa County. Continued low visibility and degraded air quality can be expected in valley areas. The National Weather Service forecasts that smoke patterns will likely be shifting over the next few days. Amador Air Quality District is monitoring the conditions.
The American People Deserve Better Than The Pain Of Obamacare ~ Senator Mitch McConnell
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/13/2017 02:59 PM
Washington, DC...U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Better Care Reconciliation Act discussion draft that was released today: “The American people deserve better than Obamacare. Across the country, Americans are paying more for less under Obamacare. Already, Obamacare premiums have increased on average by more than 100% on the federal exchange. Next year, Obamacare premiums could rise by as much as 50% or more in states like Georgia and Maryland.
Dalton Family Donates $825,000 to Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation for New Angels Camp Medical Clinic
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2017 01:08 PM
San Andreas, CA – Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation (MTMCF) is excited to announce this principal gift of $825,000 from the Dalton Family. This extraordinary donation, which is the largest gift to the Capital Campaign, supports the much needed new medical office structure in Angels Camp expanding access to healthcare for the City’s residents and surrounding community.
Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center welcomes board-certified rheumatologist Anna Khananian, M.D., C.M. who holds an additional certification in Internal Medicine. As the area’s first rheumatologist in several years, her goal is to reach out to the community and help educate individuals about the multi-faceted conditions of rheumatology and the available treatments.
Sonora Regional Medical Center is Now Adventist Health Sonora
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2017 07:00 PM
Sonora, CA...Earlier this year, Adventist Health unveiled a new brand direction for our entire system, including an expanded mission statement with core values that support our vision of transforming the health experience, outcomes and status of our communities. Today, we are excited to announce a key milestone on our branding journey; the naming across our system will be updated to truly reflect our coming together under one brand.
Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation Celebrates 10th Annual Doris Barger Golf Outing, Dinner & Auction
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/06/2017 12:17 AM
Angels Camp, CA… The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation celebrated its Special 10th Anniversary of the Doris Barger Golf Outing at Greenhorn Creek on June 12th. The Doris Barger Golf Outing benefits the Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation and its efforts to raise funds for women’s health for our community.
Sickness Unto Death Part VIII: No One Dies From the Lack of Health Care? ~ By John MacWillie, Ph.D.
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2017 09:33 AM
Murphys, CA...On May 7, 2017, Congressman Raul Labrador (R-ID) spoke at a town hall meeting with his constituents. He exemplifies the chutzpah of many in Congress: "No one dies because they don't have access to health care". Then there is the case of Chris Collins (R-NY). Just after the House of Representatives voted to "repeal" Obamacare and potentially cause tens of millions of Americans to lose their healthcare coverage, Collins was interviewed by CNN's Wolf Blitzer. Collins, who voted to "repeal", acknowledged he never read the bill upon which he voted. It brings to mind Aldous Huxley's dictum, "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." (1926).
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2017 Adult Scholarship Offered By Mark Twain Medical Center Volunteers
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2017 03:41 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation & Volunteers announce they are accepting applications for scholarships for the fall 2017 semester. Two adult scholarships will be awarded for $1000.00 to a Mark Twain Medical Center employee, or family member of an employee who wishes to further his or her career in health care. The applicant must present enrollment or acceptance verification of matriculation to a junior college or university. The scholarship will be paid directly to the winning applicant upon the receipt and proof of enrollment.
Calaveras Health & Human Services Agency CDBG Block Grant Public Hearing
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2017 07:40 PM
San Andreas, CA...NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency shall conduct a public meeting at 2:00 PM, or shortly thereafter, on Tuesday, the 18th of July, 2017 in the Sequoia Community Room, located at 509 East St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA. The meeting is being called by the Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency for the purpose of soliciting citizen’s views to set priorities for the potential submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the State Department of Housing and Community (HCD) for the Butte Fire Notice of Funding Availability and 2017 funding cycle. Citizen participation is encouraged throughout the grant process, the requirements for which are explained in Section 7080 of the State Community Development Block Grant program regulations.
