Mark Twain Medical Center is Once Again Promoting Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/21/2016 12:30 PM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The entire community is invited to participate in the annual ‘Pink in the Night’ opening ceremony September 26th, in Valley Springs at the Terrace’s (Common Grounds) at 7:00pm. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers will be able to light a candle in tribute to those who are currently battling breast cancer, or in remembrance of those that bravely lost their battle. “We at Cal-Waste support the FIGHT against Breast Cancer,” exclaimed MaryBeth Ospital, Community Outreach Coordinator “We will be showing our support during the lighting ceremony and will have one of our trucks lit up in pink lights. Be sure and look for our trucks with pink ribbons around town!”
Fourth Annual Ladies Night Out For Breast Health Awareness
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/20/2016 06:30 AM
Sonora, CA... October is National Breast Health Awareness Month and Sonora Regional Medical Center is hosting the fourth annual Ladies Night Out to help the community celebrate life and as a reminder for everyone to get their recommended screenings. Ladies Night Out is scheduled from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, in historic downtown Sonora.
9th Annual "Ride For Autism" Sunday October 9th 2016
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/19/2016 05:06 PM
Burson, CA...The Tri-County Autism Group, TAG, is excited to announce their 9th Annual Ride for Autism, on Sunday October 9th, 2016. Registration for the ride will be from 9-11am, at El Torero Restaurant located at 2869 W.Highway 12, in Burson Ca. The pack ride will commence immediately following sign ups, touring through Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties. The ride concludes at New Hogan Lake Observation Point Valley Springs, California 95252
Cool Classes for the Fall at Mind Matters! ~By Trudy Lackey
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2016 11:13 AM
Murphys, CA...Cooler days and nights, school in session, and the start of new classes at Mind Matters! Fast ForWord for Success: Is your child struggling to read at grade level? He/she is not alone; not being able to read at grade level is one of the most troubling problems facing young students. Mind Matters can help! Using the innovative approach of Fast ForWord, a proven online intervention that dramatically improves language and reading achievement, key pathways to the brain are strengthened and your child starts to experiencesuccess at school, often reading at or above grade level in just one eight-week session. Fast ForWord starts September 19th and runs through November 11th, Monday-Friday, from 4:00-5:00pm at Mind Matters in Murphys. Call us at 209-728-2184 to sign up now.
Full Service, All Day, Lab Draw Availability Back At All Mark Twain Medical Clinics!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2016 12:09 PM
San Andreas, CA...Full Service, All Day, Lab Draw Availability Back At All Mark Twain Medical Clinics!
18th Annual Fall Health Fair Is September 24th At Mark Twain Medical Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2016 11:21 AM
San Andreas, CA..Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 18th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 24th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “We are once again delighted to provide these needed health and well-being services at a low cost for our community,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC will continue to enhance and build upon the healthcare needs for those that we are privileged to serve. We are grateful for the continued collaboration at this event with the many outstanding organizations that align with our Mission, Vision and Values. This will be a great event for families and friends alike! The Mokelumne Hill Lions Club will be here once again to serve up their local favorite pancake breakfast benefiting the youth in our community.”
The Third Annual Angels Camp Gold Run & AMA Fun Day & Video Promo With Rebecca Jarman!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2016 11:27 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Enjoy the Sierra Foothills on a 5K/10K race through the historic town of Angels Camp. A community sponsored run that benefit the students of Mark Twain Elementary School. This race will kick off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:00am. 5K & 10K will start at 8:30. All races begin in historic downtown Angels Camp at The Visitors Center. The race will conclude at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Along the race route, runners will enjoy many scenic and historic elements along the way to include Angels Creek, Gold Cliff, Lightner Mine, views of Bear Mountain and Greenhorn Creek Golf Course. It is not uncommon to spot grazing deer, wild turkeys, an abundance of birds and our resident cattle and horses.
Harvard Scientists Film Bacteria’s Maneuvers As They Become Impervious To Drugs
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2016 11:02 PM
Boston, MA....This is the best visualization of the progression of antibiotic-resistant bacteria we have ever seen. The following is from the Harvard Medical School that should have all of us cutting back on the antibiotics. "In a creative stroke inspired by Hollywood wizardry, scientists from Harvard Medical School and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have designed a simple way to observe how bacteria move as they become impervious to drugs. The experiments, described in the Sept. 9 issue of Science, are thought to provide the first large-scale glimpse of the maneuvers of bacteria as they encounter increasingly higher doses of antibiotics and adapt to survive—and thrive—in them.
