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FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/17/2018 11:46 AM
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Washington, DC...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA gained approval to market its generic epinephrine auto-injector in 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg strengths.
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Make a Healthy Plan to Attend Mark Twain Medical Center's Fall Health Fair |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/16/2018 10:34 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Make a Healthy Plan to Attend Mark Twain Medical Center's Fall Health Fair
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VA Health Van Clinic August 16th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/14/2018 09:58 AM
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Murphys, CA...VA Health Van Clinic August 16th
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Wildfire Hazardous Smoke Advisory for Southeastern Calaveras County |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/09/2018 06:20 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Public Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potentially hazardous air quality conditions due to smoke from fires currently burning throughout the state. Although the air throughout the county is currently rated as Unhealthy, the Southeast portion of the county including Arnold and the surrounding areas have deteriorated enough to be rated as Hazardous according to the EPA rating scale. The air quality is expected to fluctuate over the next few days.
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Dr. Parza is an Expert in Women's Health and Kindness at Mark Twain Medical Center |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/06/2018 02:33 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Dr. Parza is an Expert in Women's Health and Kindness at Mark Twain Medical Center
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Wildfire Smoke Advisory in Place Until Further Notice |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2018 02:56 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Public Health Officer and Calaveras County Air Pollution Control District are re-issuing a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to smoke from fires currently burning throughout the state. This advisory will remain in place until further notice. The potential impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women.
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Health Advisory on Wildfire Smoke |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2018 06:00 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Smoke from the Ferguson Fire in Mariposa County is impacting air quality in Calaveras County. The impact varies, based on geographical location and wind direction, but has the greatest impact at this time on sensitive populations, including individuals with heart and lung disease, elderly persons, infants, children and pregnant women.
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Adventist Health Sonora Recognized with Performance Excellence Awards |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/13/2018 09:35 PM
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Sonora, CA...This week the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes (CALNOC) announced that Adventist Health Sonora is being recognized with Performance Excellence Awards for Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers and Best Performance in Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections – MRSA Total Facility.
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MTMC's Child & Babysitting Safety Class! AHA First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Included |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/13/2018 09:02 AM
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San Andreas, CA...MTMC's Child & Babysitting Safety Class! AHA First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Included!
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Extreme Heat Linked with Reduced Cognitive Performance |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/13/2018 08:56 AM
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Boston, MA – Students who lived in dormitories without air conditioning (AC) during a heat wave performed worse on a series of cognitive tests compared with students who lived in air-conditioned dorms, according to new research led by Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. The field study, the first to demonstrate the detrimental cognitive effects of indoor temperatures during a heat wave in a group of young healthy individuals, highlights the need for sustainable design solutions in mitigating the health impacts of extreme heat.
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