Washington, DC...We've been monitoring this virus and preparing a response since back in December, but it's more than that. Preparing for these kinds of outbreaks is part of daily life at HHS and for America's public health professionals. Preparedness is a day job around here. We are constantly making investments, training personnel at all levels, carrying out simulations and exercises, and sharing information.
CDC Confirms Additional Cases of Novel Coronavirus in United States
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2020 08:19 AM
Atlanta, CA...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed additional travel-related infections of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States, this time in Arizona and California. These patients recently returned to the U.S. from Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. This brings the total number of 2019-nCoV infections detected in the United States to five.
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2020 10:02 AM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2020 03:11 PM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
First Travel-Related U.S. Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Detected in Seattle
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2020 06:13 PM
Seattle, WA...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States in the state of Washington. The patient recently returned from Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of pneumonia caused by this novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. While originally thought to be spreading from animal-to-person, there are growing indications that limited person-to-person spread is happening. It’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people.
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th. Reserve Your Spot Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2020 12:31 PM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
Public Health Screenings Begin at 3 U.S. Airports for Novel Coronavirus
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2020 02:05 PM
Atlanta, CA...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement enhanced health screenings to detect ill travelers traveling to the United States on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China. This activity is in response to an outbreak in China caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (2019 nCoV), with exported cases to Thailand and Japan.
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2020 04:41 PM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
Well Known Doctor Returns to Care for Community & Direct Medical Clinics
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2020 09:48 AM
San Andreas, CA...Dr. John Krpan has returned to caring for patients in Calaveras County through the Mark Twain Medical Center system. He will now be seeing patients at the new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp and serve as the Medical Director of Clinics for Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC). “This is a remarkable time for our organization and the patients we serve,” states Hospital President and CEO Doug Archer. “The return of Dr. Krpan represents a new beginning for MTMC and reinforces our commitment to increase access to quality care in Calaveras County. He is a well-known respected doctor with a deep dedication to this community and I look forward to partnering with him as we continue our efforts to improve clinic operations and the overall patient experience.”
Mind Matters Clinic Welcomes Dr. John Yarbrough, Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2020 10:12 AM
Murphys, CA...Mind Matters, a non-profit clinic located in Murphys that serves individuals and families affected by autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, is pleased to welcome Dr. John Yarbrough to their team! Dr. Yarbrough is board-certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He received his Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biochemistry at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, his Doctor of Medicine at The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and holds a Master’s Degree in both Business Administration and Divinity. Dr. Yarbrough completed his residency at the West Virginia University School of Medicine and served as a Fellow/Chief Fellow in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
