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Digital Mammography is now available at Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/28/2010 04:18 PM
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Digital Mammography could help save your mother’s life, your sister’s life, your daughter’s life…or yours. Digital Mammography is now available at Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital in San Andreas. Benefits of the new system are reduced examination time, decreased exposure with a more efficient dose, improved image, enhanced contrast and reads dense breasts more effectively.
(l to r) Bob Hussmann, President of the Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and Peggy Lucas, Chief Development Officer, proudly hand off the final funds for the Digital Mammography system to Hospital President Feliciano Jiron.
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It was Children's Fair Time at Frogtown ~By John Hamilton |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/27/2010 08:07 AM
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Frogtown, CA...If you are a child or a parent of one the place to be on Saturday was Frogtown for the Annual Children's Fair. Frogtown was hopping with activities for the youngsters and adults alike. There was Juggling, Food, Exhibits, Entertainment, Car Seat Safety Check Ups, Fire Trucks, Police Exhibits, Petting Zoos, Face Painting, Gardening and of course more food....
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Local Nurses Receive National Notariety |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/19/2010 04:49 PM
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Nurses from Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital today received a certificate for the 2010 ADVANCE for Nurses Best Nursing Team. The nurses will be featured in the May 3 issue of ADVANCE for Nurses for their “Scrubs for Smiles” project that raises money from the sale of scrub uniforms. The money raised supports the surgery on babies born with cleft palates and hare lips. Money donated to the project, which started three years ago, has supported 25 surgeries. ADVANCE for Nurses is a national publication advocating for registered nurses of all specialties....
Just a few of the nurses who accepted the certificate from ADVANCE for Nurses |
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"Let's Talk Health" on "Childhood Diabetes and Our Family"~ by Dan Savage |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/15/2010 07:03 AM
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Murphys, CA...Chief of Staff Dan Savage was the keynote speaker for the third “Let’s Talk Health” series luncheon at Ironstone Vineyards. Mr. Savage spoke about “Childhood Diabetes and Our Family”. Dan’s oldest son Sean was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13 and has now taken control of managing his disease. Along the way, Dan, his wife Sue and youngest son Colin, have learned a great deal about diabetes and incorporated Sean’s condition into the family lifestyle...
Mr. Dan Savage at Ironstone...Video is Enclosed... |
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Ambulance Contracts Look Good To Go For another 5 years |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2010 07:29 AM
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San Andreas, CA...The focal point of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday was the study session on renewing the County's contract with it's existing providers. American Legion Ambulance Service and Ebbetts Pass Fire and Protection District look good to go for another 5 years. The study session was lightly attended which is in some ways a good straw poll that most of the public were comfortable enough that they could comfortably stay away and not have their voices heard. This isn't to say there weren't concerns earlier in the process that were heard at previous public meetings. One change in response to concerns is all extended response time calls will be automatically
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5K Fun Run/Walk for Lupus Awareness March 27th At Ironstone |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2010 08:59 AM
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Body Language Welcomes New Instructors |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2010 08:02 AM
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Arnold, CA....We have The Biggest Loser Contest happening. Our first weigh-in was last week. The Biggest Loser....So far is Alicia who lost 18 pounds. Congratulations Alicia! Out of 20 contestants, everyone who weighed in had lost several pounds so far. Keep up the good work.
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Body Language Fitness in Arnold Has Classes for the Entire Family! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/17/2010 10:33 PM
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Arnold, CA....
Click Above to Visit Body Language Fitness! |
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What Do You Know About Autism?~Dr. Ryan Thompson Speaks at Ironstone Vineyards |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/10/2010 09:50 PM
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Murphys, CA....Local Family Practice Physician Ryan Thompson was the guest speaker at the second “Let’s Talk Health” series luncheon at Ironstone Vineyards on March 10th, 2010. Dr. Thompson has made a passion out of his personal family involvement with Autism and shared the search for causes, treatment and prevention of this disease that affects one child in 150. Dr. Thompson’s dedication led him to found Mind Matters, a multi-disciplinary clinic specializing in Learning Disorders, Autism and ADHD. ....
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CHIEF OF STAFF DAN SAVAGE TO SPEAK AT IRONSTONE VINEYARDS MARCH 17TH |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/08/2010 07:46 AM
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Murphys, CA...Chief of Staff Dan Savage is the keynote speaker at the third “Let’s Talk Health” series luncheon at Ironstone Vineyards at noon on March 17th, 2010. Mr. Savage will be speaking about “Childhood Diabetes and Our Family”. Dan’s oldest son Sean was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13 and has now taken control of managing his disease. Along the way, Dan, his wife Sue and youngest son Colin, have learned a great deal about diabetes and incorporated Sean’s condition into the family lifestyle...
 
Mr. Dan Savage |
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