Bernie Sanders & Other Senators Introduce Medicare for All Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/14/2017 05:33 PM
Washington, DC...Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 16 of his Democratic colleagues introduced legislation Wednesday to guarantee health care to every American by expanding and improving Medicare. “Today, we begin the long and difficult struggle to end the international embarrassment of the United States being the only major country on earth not to guarantee health care to all its people,” Sanders said. “At a time when millions of Americans do not have access to affordable health care, the Republicans, funded by the Koch brothers, are trying to take away health care from up to 32 million more. We have a better idea: guarantee health care to all people as a right, not a privilege, through a Medicare for All, single-payer health care program.”
Seasons Are Changing At Mind Matters ~ By Trudy Lackey
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2017 11:13 AM
Murphys, CA...Here we are again talking about change. The seasons are changing. Our schedules with the more relaxed days of summer are back to the tighter routines for school and the fall season. The changes of fall are, at least, somewhat predictable. Still, change affects each of us in different ways. Some welcome it and some struggle with it. However you deal with change, there is always a bit of the unknown to face.
Why Mark Twain Medical Center Plays Such A Vital Role in Calaveras County ~ Op-Ed by Bob Middleton
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/11/2017 02:36 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Having just observed another Labor Day, I’ve been reflecting on the history of businesses like our family’s, Middleton’s Furniture and Appliances, and what I’ve learned about the importance of taking care of our customers and our employees. More than that, I’ve been thinking about how critical it is to the economic well-being of Calaveras County that we attract and keep business institutions that provide our rural communities with the services and the jobs we need.
Achieving High Marks for Calaveras Patients at Mark Twain Medical Center ~ By Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chief Medical Officer & Katherine McCoy, Chief Nurse Executive
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/07/2017 01:48 PM
San Andreas, CA...Small but mighty. That’s how we describe our dedicated team of caregivers who strive seven days a week, 365 days a year, to deliver expert medical attention, along with a healthy dose of compassion, to our patients at Mark Twain Medical Center. Making sure our patients not only receive immediate expert attention, but also know who is treating them and how that treatment works, is a core goal of our hospital and reflects Dignity Health’s values. And we aren’t content there. We’ve challenged ourselves to reach new levels of patient care for the residents of Calaveras County.
Two Ways to Get Your Medicare Benefits ~ By Greg Dill
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/07/2017 04:20 PM
San Francisco, CA...At a family reunion last month, my Aunt Abby and Uncle Glen got into a squabble over the best way to get their Medicare benefits. Uncle Glen is an Original Medicare man, and has been for nearly a decade. Aunt Abby prefers Medicare Advantage, which is similar to a health plan she had before enrolling in Medicare last spring. When they turned to me, asking me to referee and declare which form of Medicare is better, I gave them a big smile and answered, “Well, it depends.”
Concert with The Free Radicals & Pool Party at Big Trees Fitness Tonight!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/02/2017 10:22 AM
Arnold, CA...Hot jazz by the cool pool! A perfect Saturday! The jazz tradition from swing to be-bop and beyond. Live from 6 - 9pm! Last Free Pool Party and Concert of the summer at Big Trees Fitness. Come in and join us! BBQ sandwiches will be available for purchase. BYOB, no glass please.
Mark Twain Medical Center Hosts Annual Fall Health Fair September 30th
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/01/2017 12:01 PM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 19th Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 30th from 7am to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Our purpose is to serve our community in many ways,” said Bob Diehl, Hospital President. “MTMC cares deeply about the health and wellbeing of our community members and beyond. Hosting our annual health fairs is just one way that we are able to provide valuable and needed resources in our rural community.”
