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Calaveras Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita Says They Are Following Measles Exposures |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2016 09:05 AM
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San Andreas, CA....San Andreas, CA - Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita, announced that Public Health Services is investigating a child diagnosed with measles traveling through Calaveras County to ensure no local residents were infected. The unvaccinated child resides in Nevada County and developed measles after returning to California from traveling overseas. The child has fully recovered but many people have been exposed, including residents of Amador and Calaveras counties.
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Mark Twain Medical Center Held Their 7th Annual Spring Health Fair |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2016 11:44 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) held Their 7th Annual Health Fair on March 26th at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over twenty community health related service groups will participated in this community-wide event. A wealth of information was available on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Low cost testing and services included Blood Analysis ($45), and Bone Density Screenings ($10). In addition to the five-panel blood analysis (this test consists of a chemistry panel, thyroid, complete blood count, lipid panel, iron for women, and PSA for men), the Medical Center will also now screen for vitamin D deficiencies....
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Is It an Allergy—or Is It a Cold? Spring Advice & Savings From Meadowmont & Groveland Pharmacies! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2016 05:36 PM
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Arnold & Groveland, CA...Spring has sprung—or it’s just about to. That means spring allergies are “blooming,” too. But sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a cold and a seasonal allergy, also known as hay fever. Here are some signs to look for and ways to find relief.
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May 1st Is Grand Opening Market At The SQUARE For 2016 At Copperoppolis Town Square |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2016 10:21 PM
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Copperopolis, CA...C'mon out and Celebrate with us at our Grand Opening of Our 2nd Annual Farmers Market Coming Up on Sunday May 1st, 10am-3pm!! Live Music by Jill and The Giants, Farm Fresh Summer Fruits and Veggies.. Cherries, and much more! Artisan Food and Craft Vendors! Horse and Carriage Rides! Face Painting! Bob The Balloon Guy! Wine tasting! A fun Day for All!
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Local Measles Exposure: Public Health Seeks the Public’s Assistance |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/29/2016 10:08 PM
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Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an unvaccinated visitor who tested positive for measles. This individual is not a resident of Amador County, but dined at a local restaurant while traveling through the area. There are currently no cases in Amador County. As part of this ongoing investigation, Amador County Public Health is asking anyone who was inside Strings Italian Café in Jackson on the evening of Wednesday, 3/23/2016, to call the Health Department at (209) 223-6407. Measles is a highly contagious disease that is easily spread through the air by coughing, sneezing or close contact with an infected person. “Measles is not a food-borne illness,” states Dr. Rita Kerr, Amador County Health Officer. “The owners and management of Strings Italian Cafe are fully cooperating with the investigation.”
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Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2016 09:18 PM
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Raleigh, NC...In a proof-of-concept study, NC State University researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) larvae can produce and secrete a human growth factor – a molecule that helps promote cell growth and wound healing. Sterile, lab-raised green bottle fly larvae are used for maggot debridement therapy (MDT), in which maggots are applied to non-healing wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers, to promote healing. Maggots clean the wound, remove dead tissue and secrete anti-microbial factors. The treatment is cost-effective and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. However, there is no evidence from randomized clinical trials that MDT shortens wound healing times.
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Celebrate National Doctor's Day |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/22/2016 11:17 AM
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Healthier Living Managing Chronic Health Conditions Workshop |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/15/2016 08:59 AM
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Murphys, CA...Calaveras County Public Health Services has a free six week workshop in Murphys.
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Sleep Training: An Absolute MUST For Me |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/01/2016 01:41 PM
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Murphys, CA...I often hear from parents that they aren’t “into” sleep training their children. I am a pediatric sleep consultant and to be perfectly honest, I’m not so much into sleep training either. It’s not the sleep training that I enjoy, it’s the end result which is a well-rested, happier, healthier family! We are a nation of chronically sleep deprived people that continue to miss our sleep cues daily. Our children are simply not getting the rest they need at night and it is an epidemic that needs to be seriously addressed. I know when I’m up multiple times a night for any reason, I feel terrible the next day. Why is it any different for a baby or child? Just because they can’t express themselves in the same way we can, they feel terrible! Exhaustion in little ones often manifests itself as hyperactivity and unfortunately, is not attributed to sleep deprivation. Humans are designed to get consolidated sleep at night and need it in order to feel well rested during the day. Fragmented sleep doesn’t allow for proper brain development and has been linked to childhood obesity, hyper activity, and an increased risk for diabetes in children.
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Dog Catches Rabies From A Skunk Encounter In Amador |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/22/2016 01:02 PM
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Sutter Creek, CA – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. Multiple wildlife have tested positive for rabies in 2016. In February 2016, a dog tested positive for rabies after contact with a skunk. The dog did not have current vaccination to provide protection from the rabies virus. Due to contact with this animal, multiple people are being treated with post-exposure prophylaxis as a preventative measure. These individuals have NOT tested positive for rabies.
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