Posted by: thepinetree on 10/28/2013 01:00 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 10/28/2013 02:13 PM
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Teddy Bear Clinic Packs Hospital and Grounds with Smiling Young Faces Learning About Healthcare
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center held their 7th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic last week. Close to 500 kindergartners, their teachers and parent chaperones toured the hospital in order to learn about the hospital and improve their comfort level with hospitals and all emergency responders. With the help of the California Highway Patrol San Andreas, Calaveras Sheriff’s Office, Angels Camp Police Department, Reach Air Ambulance, CAL Fire, PHI Air Medical, American Legion Ambulance and the San Andreas Fire Department, the students also had the opportunity to tour helicopters, ambulances, law enforcement emergency vehicles and fire engines, all of which are key factors for health care in our community. After touring the hospital the students had lunch with physicians and staff....
Click Above for Many More Photos of The 2013 Teddy Bear Clinic
“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to continue the tradition of the Teddy Bear Clinic,” said
hospital president Craig Marks, “Many of our physicians will also be able to meet with the children and
join us for lunch. Their personal engagement is both meaningful and inspirational as we all hope to
inspire the kindergarteners to consider pursuing a career in health care.”
Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, full-service 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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