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Renowned Neuroscientist Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph. D. Comes to Calaveras County for a Workshop on Childhood Trauma, February 21, 2014 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2014 11:34 PM
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San Andreas – Calaveras County professionals, parents, and interested community members will have a rare local opportunity to learn from a leading authority on childhood brain development this February. Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D, Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy, a not-for-profit organization based in Houston, TX, and adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Finberg School of Medicine, will present a day-long workshop entitled “Understanding Childhood Trauma-Creating a Trauma-Informed Community,” Friday, February 21, 2014, 8:15 am – 4:15 pm at the San Andreas Community Town Hall, 24 Church Street in San Andreas. Dr. Perry is widely considered to be the leading authority on the impact of childhood trauma on brain development....
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Mark Twain Medical Center Celebrates Values in Action |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2014 11:31 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Opened on August 26, 1951, since then Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. While limited medical services have been available since the Gold Rush of the 1850's, people locally needing medical care in an acute care hospital were forced to travel outside of their communities, outside of Calaveras County...
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Free Blood Pressure Checks Every Monday At Interim HealthCare |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2014 12:14 PM
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Jackson, CA...We will be offering free blood pressure checks for Seniors every Monday from 10am-12pm. We are offering monitoring and not treatment nor medical advise....
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Ising’s Culligan Water is Here To Serve Your Water Needs and Help It Pass The "Smell Test" |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/17/2014 10:02 AM
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Calaveras, CA...We serve both San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties’ water needs ranging from bottled water delivery and water softeners, to ultra-pure and commercial units. If your needs are for family, home, business or commercial, we can help you find a solution!
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Kindness week 2014 is Feb 9-15th Create a ripple of kindness, by doing one random act of kindness every day ! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/17/2014 05:20 PM
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Angels Camp, CA....A small group of local residents are working together to encourage and promote random acts of kindness throughout Calaveras county. In 1995, the Angels Camp City Council passed a proclamation that Angels Camp is a Kindness Zone. Once again we are asking the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors to pass a county-wide Kindness Zone proclamation as well. (both the city and county have proclaimed kindness zones)...
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Dr. Ashley Nelson PT, DPT, MTC Earns Manual Therapy Certification |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2014 10:47 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Local physical therapist at Pinnacle Physical Therapy in Angels Camp, Dr. Ashley Nelson has earned a certification in manual therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, Florida. Dr. Nelson studied under the world-renowned physical therapist Dr. Stanley Paris, and is now recognized as a distinguished practitioner of manual therapy. Dr. Nelson is one of 76 physical therapists in California currently with this designation, and the only physical therapist in the greater Mother Lode region...
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American Red Cross Issues New Pet First Aid App |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2014 11:39 AM
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Sacramento, CA...Thursday, January 16, 2014 - Pets are an important part of many families, and a new Red Cross Pet First Aid App puts lifesaving information right in the hands of dog and cat owners so they can provide emergency care until veterinary assistance is available. The 99 cent Pet First Aid app gives iPhone and Android smart phone users instant access to expert information so they learn how to maintain their pet’s health and what to do during emergencies. “Pet owners learn how to recognize health problems and when to contact their veterinarian,” said Kathleen Weis, CEO for the Red Cross Capital Region. “The Pet First Aid App provides step-by-step instructions, videos and images for more than 25 common first aid and emergency situations including how to treat wounds, control bleeding, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.”
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Mark Twain Medical Center Awards $26,000 in Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2014 12:56 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Yesterday Mark Twain Medical Center continued their tradition of helping in the community. They held their Annual Awards Luncheon at the hospital where the 6 organizations were chosen to receive grants from a total of 19 who applied. The awardees are: Arc of Amador and Calaveras – (provides support and services to persons with developmental disabilities to encourage mainstream life, work, learning and recreation). Disability Resource Agency for Independent (supports the independence of individuals with disabilities through resources, advocacy and services). Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Association (CPR classes and AED education for community). San Andreas Community Covenant Church (to provide free community meals every Wednesday). Resource Connection - Food Bank (serves 2,523 families-accounting for 17% of the population of Calaveras County). The Volunteer Center (mileage reimbursement to volunteers that provide transportation to vulnerable citizens)...
From left to right: Jeannie Hayward and Michelle Gonzalez, The Resource Connection Food Bank; Beth Stanton, The ARC of Calaveras and Amador; Joy Roberts, Marti Crane and Judy McMurty, The Volunteer Center; Dan Boyce and Gail Hoffman, San Andreas Community Covenant Church; Ron Getter and Lakota, Ebbetts Pass Firefighters Association; Bob Enyeart, The ARC of Calaveras and Amador; Sandra Graham, DRAIL Additional Photos and Video are Below...
 
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Are You Disaster Ready? AAA & The Red Cross Are Ready To Help |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2014 08:31 AM
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Home Care & Non-Medical Senior Care From Interim Healthcare |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2014 09:30 AM
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Jackson, CA... At Interim HealthCare of Jackson, CA, we understand how important it is to have someone you can depend on when you or someone you love wants to stay at home to maintain the highest level of health and independence. Our mission is to improve people’s lives and that is what we do every day. With a broad range of home care expertise, our trained professionals offer comprehensive senior home care & supportive services that are cost-effective and designed to meet the specific needs of each client.
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