Posted by: thepinetree on 10/09/2013 08:59 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 10/09/2013 09:45 PM
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Mark Twain Medical Center Celebrates Kick Off of Pink In The Night And Partners with Local Teams
San Andreas, CA....Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has once again teamed up with the local youth football teams for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With both Bret Harte and Calaveras Football, Cheer Association, and along with Calaveras Junior Redskins and Angels Camp/Murphys/Arnold Bullfrogs (AMA) to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October. The Calaveras Junior Redskins joined MTMC for the Pink in the Night Lighting Ceremony on October 1st, at The Terrace (Common Grounds, Fusion Grill) in Valley Springs...
On Friday, October 11th, at the Calaveras Redskins Varsity game, MTMC will have a booth for Breast Cancer Awareness, and during half time there will be a special ceremony for Survivors.
On Friday, October 25th, the Bret Harte Bullfrogs will be mirroring the same program as mentioned above for their game at Bret Harte High School. The purpose of the project is to spread the word about breast cancer and the importance of breast exams and mammograms. Both football programs and cheer squads will be handing out pink bracelets and commemorative footballs to families in attendance. All football players will have pink ribbons on their helmets which they will wear for the entire month of October signifying hope for the cure.
About Mark Twain Medical Center
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing inpatient
acute care, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center’s Medical Staff represents a
broad range of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In
addition to being a major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also a major source
of jobs for area residents. On average, more than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five
Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health, the fifth largest not-for-profit
healthcare system in the nation. For more information, please visit our website at
www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also on Facebook.
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