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Murphys Mom Undergoing Heart Transplant Surgery Right Now |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2013 12:02 AM
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| Stanford Medical Center, CA...Murphys resident Brandi Shipman Clark is under the knife at this time getting a heart transplant. Last fall she contracted an infection that attacked her heart. She went from being a hard working women and mother to being on the transplant list. Her transplant was scheduled to begin at midnight tonight.... |
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Calaveras Health Department Urges Be Prepared for the Heat |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/28/2013 10:35 AM
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San Andreas, CA....Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark in the foothills this weekend and through early next week. Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer, urges residents to prevent heat-related illnesses by being aware of the dangers and taking action. Infants, children and the elderly are at higher risk of heat illness. Other persons at higher risk of heat illness have health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, or misuse of drugs or Temperatures are expected to hit the century mark in the foothills this weekend and through early next week. Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer, urges residents to prevent heat-related illnesses by being aware of the dangers and taking action...
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Red Cross Urges Safety this Summer as Temperatures Rise |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2013 12:43 PM
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Sacramento, CA... Summer is here, bringing with it dangerous excessive heat. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay safe as the temperatures soar.
“Excessive heat can be deadly; it has caused more deaths in recent years than all other weather events,” said Kathleen Weis, Interim CEO for the Red Cross Capital Region Chapter. “We want everyone to stay safe during the hot weather and have some reminders for them to follow when the weather is hot and humid.”
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN, PETS IN THE CAR, the inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees...
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Bear Valley resident Roger Test saved by first responders ~From Allen Test |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/26/2013 11:45 PM
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Bear Valley, CA...Heartfelt thanks to the paramedics and first responders who received a 911 call in the middle of the night last week to the residence of Roger Test, age 67, a long time resident of Bear Valley. Roger had fallen during the previous night and broke several ribs. Not realizing how serious the injury was, he took some anti-inflammatories and went back to bed. In fact, a broken rib had caused a puncture to one of his lungs and resulted in a medical condition called a "pneumothorax". As time went by, his lungs began to leak air into his body...
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Mark Twain Medical Center Now Offers Comfort Kits to All Overnight Patients |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2013 12:17 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center [MTMC] announced today that all overnight patients will now receive comfort kits as part of a commitment to partner with patients and improve their experience. The kits are designed to offer specific amenities that can help patients feel more comfortable and assist them in interacting more proactively with their caregivers. The hospital will offer both “Quiet Kits” and “Relax and Refresh Kits” to all overnight patients. The Quiet Kits contain items such as ear plugs, an eye mask, a “Voices Down Please” door hanger, lip balm, and Sudoku and crossword puzzle books. A “Questions for My Doctor” booklet and pencil are also included to help patients communicate their questions and concerns to their care team...
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DANCING WITH THE SIERRA STARS JULY 14th AUDITION DATE |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/21/2013 10:33 AM
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Murphys, CA...Do you love to dance? Here is your chance to shine while helping raise funds for the new Family Medical & Women’s Health Center in Angels Camp. Auditions will be held on Saturday, July 14, 9:00am-12:00pm, at Ironstone Vineyards. This casting call is for all amateur dancers over the age of 21. Loosely modeled after the popular television show, Dancing with the Stars, six couples dance for the coveted Mirrored Ball Award and People’s Choice Award (most dollars raised). The actual event will be held at Ironstone on November 9...
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LIVESTRONG Texas 4000 Visits the Land of The Frogs |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/18/2013 07:14 PM
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Angels Camp, CA... Gracing our Frogtown camping area are the riders of the LIVESTRONG Texas 4000, fighting cancer every mile. This team of young college age bicycle riders are on their way to Anchorage, Alaska. They came through Yosemite today and with a 6 a.m. wakeup call they will be headed North to Alaska in the morning. Tomorrow's ride is scheduled for about 120 miles. You can follow these young adventurers on their website - more pictures inside...
Texas 4000 rider & 2013 Travel Chair, Mackenzie Neel pictured above |
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Mark Twain Medical Center to hold 3rd Annual Summer Health Fair |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/13/2013 09:23 AM
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SAN ANDREAS, CA – June 13, 2013- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 3rd Annual Summer Health Fair on Saturday, June 29th, from 8am to Noon at La Contenta Plaza in Valley Springs. Over forty community health related service groups will participate in this community-wide event. A wealth of information will be available on topics such as senior health services, nutrition, fitness and diabetes. There will also be a variety of free health screenings – body fat, physical fitness levels, stress levels, and metabolic screenings...
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Child and Babysitting Classes Starting Now. Certificates Included |
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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/13/2013 09:34 AM
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Sonora Regional Medical Center Embarking on Major Technology Upgrade |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/13/2013 05:15 PM
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Sonora, CA... Sonora Regional Medical Center has been selected by parent organization Adventist Health as the pilot site for a major systems upgrade that will enhance outpatient medical records, billing, and case management systems. This initiative has been dubbed Project Intellicare 2.0 and is another step the Medical Center is taking to meet Meaningful Use, a section of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that provides financial incentives for the “meaningful use” of electronic health records by providers who accept Medicare and Medi-Cal. Adventist Health has partnered with Cerner Corporation, a software solutions provider, to integrate this and other systems upgrades....
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