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Hospice of Amador & Calaveras Receives $2,500 Grant for Seniors in Calaveras County |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/10/2014 11:54 PM
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Jackson, CA...Hospice of Amador & Calaveras recently received a $2,500 grant from the Federlein Family Fund of the San Francisco Foundation through the Calaveras Community Foundation. These funds will be used to help improve the lives of seniors in Calaveras County. Hospice has received similar grants over the years from the Federlein Family Fund and was able to...
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Two Confirmed Flu Deaths of Calaveras County Residents |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/10/2014 03:21 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Public Health Services has received confirmation of two influenza-related deaths of Calaveras County residents this flu season. “The residents were both under 65 years of age and were reported to the Department today,” stated Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer. “Both residents had been hospitalized out of county.” “One of the deaths was confirmed as the H1N1 flu strain,” continued Dr. Kelaita...
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Doris Barger, Dr. William Griffin M.D. & More Honored at Golden Health Awards |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/07/2014 02:30 PM
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Murphys, CA...Ironstone's Music room was filled last Saturday night at the medical community and community at large honored the work of Doris Barger, Dr. William Griffin MD, and local organizations. Doris Barger, who at 91 is still active in moving healthcare forward in the area. Her efforts span decades and include being one of the founders of the Mark Twain Medical Foundation. Dr. William Griffin M.D. has been intimately involved in healthcare in the area as a radiologist and also in helping Mark Twain regain it's footing and working to bring rural healthcare management specialist MTMC President,Craig Marks in to lead the organization...
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Biggest Loser Contest Providing Motivation for Medical Center Employees |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2014 07:51 PM
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| Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center is encouraging its employees to lose unwanted pounds in a Biggest Loser contest. Contestants have approximately three months to eat well and exercise to lose weight. The Medical Center is providing support to the contestants with nutritional therapy and biometric workshops to help them stay on track with their weight loss goals. Discounted exercise classes are also available through the Medical Center’s Live Well Be Well Center.... |
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Birth Center Taking Special Precautions to Protect Newborns from Flu |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2014 07:56 PM
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| Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center has changed its Birth Center visiting policy during the current flu epidemic. Because of the rising number of confirmed flu cases in Tuolumne County, the Birth Center has established the following rules: Laboring mothers will be allowed two banded visitors during their entire stay. This includes the patient’s significant other. Banded visitors cannot be swapped with other visitors. Visitors under the age of 12 will not be allowed. This includes siblings. There will be no open visiting hours during this flu season.... |
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Family 4 Fitness Now Open in San Andreas. Grand Opening Feb 1st |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/26/2014 05:02 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The new Family 4 Fitness location in San Andreas is now open. With great 5am to 8pm hours they can get you whipped into shape in no time at all. The new gym has lots of great equipment in a sparkling new, downtown San Andreas location. They will be holding their Grand Opening Celebration on February 1st from 1-4pm. They will also be adding an assortment of classes at San Andreas Town Hall in the future....
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Several Local Support Groups for Cancer Patients Available |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/26/2014 12:57 PM
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Sonora, CA...There are several support groups meeting regularly throughout the Mother Lode to provide comfort and a place for cancer patients to share common concerns and emotional support:
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Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Mark Twain Orthopedic Care |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/25/2014 01:08 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...On Thursday, January 16th the Mark Twain Medical Center Orthopedic Specialty Care office in Angels Camp was packed. The Chamber Mixer was hosted by Doctors Craig Lovett and Doctor Elisabeth Siegler and staff. The mixers and mingle'ers enjoyed Calaveras County wine and some great appetizers. Mark Twain Medical Center under Hospital President Craig Marks' leadership has been very aggressive in recruiting and retaining high quality health care providers. They have also had an increased focus on specialty care and making sure patients can receive care close to home. Pictures of the revelry are below....
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Helping Heart Patients In Their Recovery |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2014 09:34 AM
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Catholic Charities Sponsoring Rural Wellness Training on February 18th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2014 09:35 AM
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| Sonora, CA...The Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities is conducting a Patient Health Advocate volunteer training scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th. The goal of the Rural Wellness Alliance Project is to improve the effectiveness of interactions between Primary Care Providers and those over the age of 50 in an effort to increase adherence with medical treatment and improve health outcomes. The Project encourages older adults to self-advocate as well as improve their self-management skills... |
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