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Red Cross Urges Preparedness as Wildfire Risk is Elevated Warm, dry conditions trigger Red Flag Warnings in foothills and Sierras |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2014 10:56 AM
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Sacramento, CA...It may only be January, but with a prolonged dry spell and warmer conditions than normal, it’s already beginning to look a lot like fire season. On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Sierra Nevadas due to high winds and low relative humidity. The Red Flag Warnings are expected to remain in effect until Friday morning....
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Celebrate American Heart Month With The Red Shoe Stroll |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2014 01:14 PM
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It’s All Coming Back to Me Now: JHU Researchers Find Caffeine Enhances Memory ~By Latarsha Gatlin |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2014 04:47 PM
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Baltimore, MD...For some, it’s the tradition of steeping tealeaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it’s the morning shuffle to a coffee maker for a hot jolt of java. Then there are those who like their wake up with the kind of snap and a fizz usually found in a carbonated beverage.
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Public Health Department Seeing Increase in Seasonal Flu. Flu Shots Available |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2014 08:28 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Seasonal flu [influenza] activity has been increasing dramatically across the United States and areas of California over the past week. The cases have included young and middle aged adults as well as those at high risk of serious illness and death. To date, four flu linked deaths have been reported in California in persons less than 64 years of age. Dean Kelaita, MD, County Health Officer, stated, “No flu deaths have been reported in Calaveras County to date.” ....
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MTMC Orthopaedic Services Right Here at Home |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/03/2014 12:42 PM
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Community Rallies For Joint Replacement Patient |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 12:48 AM
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Sonora, CA...Michael Freitas, a long-time resident and local business owner in Valley Springs, is receiving a special gift this Christmas. Freitas, who is only in his early 50s, suffers from arthritis so severe in both hips he walks with two canes and has difficulty just sitting in a chair because of severe restrictions in flexibility. In order to regain his mobility and flexibility, Freitas needs both hips replaced. But as a small business owner, he does not have health insurance to pay for the surgery and rehabilitation....
Paul Goldberg (husband of Stephanie Hull-Goldberg), Marie Freitas (wife of Michael Freitas), Michael Freitas (patient), Dr. Airell Nygaard (orthopedic surgeon), Tina Hunter (representative from DePuy, which supplied the hip prostheses)
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Pinnacle Physical Therapy Wishes You Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/20/2013 08:41 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...All of us at Pinnacle Physical Therapy send you Greetings of the Season and Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year. Please stay safe and use good body mechanics as you recreate, shovel snow or chop wood. If you forget and find you are experiencing pain from sore muscles and joints, give us a call. In 2014 most insurance companies will allow you to be treated for up to 45 days without a doctor’s referral...
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Wait From Home, Not at the ER at Mark Twain Medical Center |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 10:22 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) patients needing to be seen can now select a projected treatment time for the Emergency Room while remaining at home, their place of work, or another convenient location. For those instances where you need to be seen in our ED, and may find yourself waiting in our ED waiting room; especially during Mark Twain Family Medical Center’s after hours, Mark Twain Medical Center has the solution – it’s called InQuicker, and it’s reinventing the way we access ER care.Effective immediately, patients can check-in for your projected treatment time at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org, arrive at Mark Twain Medical Center at your designated time, and be promptly seen by a health care professional using an innovative online service called InQuicker...
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Happy Holidays From Mark Twain Medical Center |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2013 02:08 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26, 1951. Since then, MTMC has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. Today we offer caring, expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community...
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Spend a Relaxing Moment with Susan Cloud's Hair for You This Holiday Season! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 12/18/2013 10:50 AM
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Angels Camp, CA... Susan Cloud's Hair For You has relocated this year to gain more space and comfort for the clientèle. The entire remodel for this move was done by the ladies and a great job they did. Plan to stop by during your holiday shopping soon to take advantage of their particular talents - a massage is always a nice stress reliever- it always helps to call ahead but walk-ins are always welcome! Let the ladies know you saw it on thepinetree.net.
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