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The 7th Annual Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving Day!!! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2013 07:51 PM
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Is Your Dermatologist Wearing Too Many Hats? ~By Wendy Quaccia |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2013 06:57 PM
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San Carlos, CA...Experts in the dermatology field have agreed that it is difficult for dermatologists to read biopsy slides. If this is true, then why do some dermatologists still insist on doing so, resulting in patient compromise? It’s frightening for me to think of how trusting I was with my family dermatologist of about 20 years. He always educated me with every visit, appeared to be confident in his ways and patient with my questions. My dermatologist knew me well. Years ago, he had diagnosed my dad with melanoma and forwarded him to a specialist for further treatment. I felt that I had established myself with the best dermatologist in the area and never had a reason to doubt his guidance. About every other year I scheduled an appointment for a skin exam due to my family history of melanoma. Through the years, I probably have had more than 25 moles removed out of pure suspicion. Each time I had this procedure done, my dermatologist would say “I biopsy everything.” His words lead me to believe that he was taking the proper steps to ensure an accurate reading for a true diagnosis by sending it out to a pathology lab...
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Valley Springs Blood Drive on November 26th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/14/2013 06:28 PM
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Valley Springs, CA...Come out to the Valley Springs Community blood drive and help save a life during the holidays! Walk-ins are welcome and childcare is provided. The drive is sponsored by the Mother Lode Council of the Knights of Columbus. Participants will receive a BloodSource t-shirt and earn MyBloodSource rewards which can be redeemed online or by calling BloodSource. Participants will also be entered into a drawing for gift certificates for meals at the Patty Campbell’s Country Kitchen, golf for two with a cart from La Contena Golf Course and coffee from Jitters!
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The Calaveras Community Band Performed a Great Concert and Fundraiser |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/11/2013 05:51 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Last Sunday the Performing Arts Center at Bret Harte High School was home to a special event. The Calaveras Community Band's Fall Concert benefiting Rosendo Rojas who is battling potentially fatal brain tumors. It was another great afternoon that shows again what small town America does when one of their own is hurting. Thanks to the Calaveras Community Band for not only a great concert but a great service to the community. We have embedded the concert below and a repost of a letter from his mother is enclosed....
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Mike Butow & Debbie Peterson Are Dancing For Much More Than Just Their Score. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/08/2013 12:22 PM
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San Andreas, CA...We had the pleasure recently to speak with Mike Butow & Debbie Peterson who are competing in tomorrow night's Dancing With The Sierra Stars. The brother sister duo is competing in honor of their father who passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. Training for the show has also been an opportunity for Debbie to participate in a pilot of the Optifast program that is now available from Mark Twain Medical Center. She has lost over 45lbs in the last few months and looks and feels fantastic. So when you watch the competition tomorrow night remember that not only is the competition a great fundraiser it is also a vehicle where the contestants can take their lives to new levels as well...
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FDA takes step to further reduce trans fats in processed foods |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/07/2013 12:26 PM
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Washington, DC...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food. The FDA’s preliminary determination is based on available scientific evidence and the findings of expert scientific panels....
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GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays seminar scheduled Nov. 21, 2013 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/05/2013 12:00 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...“GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays” is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. The seminar will be held on Sunday, November 20, for lunch and workshop at 12:00 noon at Foothill Community Church 2710 Whittle Road, Angels Camp. There’s no charge for this event...
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CAL FIRE Urges Californians to Check Their Smoke Alarms |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/05/2013 08:48 AM
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San Andreas– To help reduce the number of home fire fatalities, CAL FIRE is reminding all Californians to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes. Nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms. A little attention to these important life saving devices can go a long way in increasing your chance of surviving a devastating fire...
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Fundraiser for Woman Who is Battling Breast Cancer |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/03/2013 10:26 AM
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| San Diego, CA...As many of you know our dear friend Jackie was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the end of July. She has underwent a double mastectomy and is now going through her chemo treatment which will be followed with Radiation and a second surgery. She has the best emotional support system anyone could ever ask for. Her wonderful fiance Casey has been there for her every step of the way and her mom Joanne has been with her from day one. And I know all of us who love her continue to show our support daily in many different ways... |
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Laughter Is The Best Medicine. Your Free Prescription Awaits Nov. 17 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 11/03/2013 11:47 AM
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