Over $53,000 Raised at Calaveras County 2013 Relay For Life!!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/08/2013 04:59 PM
Angels Camp, CA....The 2013 Calaveras County Relay for Life is in the books. Over the 24 hour period, Relayers walked over 1,500 miles! (They kept track of this by having Relayers pick up a paperclip after each lap walked and counting the papers clips!) As of close of Relay on Sunday, April 28th at 9:00 a.m. – over $53,000 has been raised!
People With Congenital Heart Disease Need Physical Activity
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 12:48 PM
Sacramento, CA... A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reminds physicians and people with congenital heart disease that regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted.
Congenital heart disease (heart structural problems existing since birth) is estimated to affect more than 859,000 children and 850,000 adults in the United States.
According to the statement:...
News from the American Heart Association -- Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack ... What is the Difference??
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:15 PM
Sacramento, CA... A little knowledge can be a lifesaving thing. Too often, people use “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably, but they shouldn’t.
A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Here are a few more facts it may be healthy to know from the American Heart Association....
The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) Senior of The Year Awards May 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:24 PM
San Andreas, CA... The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) is again this year highlighting older adults who have made an impact on our community. CCCOA acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and is empowered to perform such functions as are consistent with its purposes: to help the community to provide an environment conducive to the well-being of older people; to concern itself with preventing problems; to deal with problems after they occur; and to attempt to be aware of and communicate regarding issues affecting seniors in Calaveras County...
Angels Camp, CA...On June 10th the Doris Barger Golf outing will make it's 2013 Appearance at Greenhorn Creek. Reserve your spot by calling 209.754.2603 today!!
Azlynn Gates & Family Fundraiser Raised over $13,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2013 06:08 PM
Angels Camp, CA...In another huge outpouring of support for a member of our community a recent fundraiser at Round Table Pizza raised over $13,000. The community came out for Azlynn Gates a local young woman suffering from osteomylitis and has and is getting treatment in the Bay Area. The funds are going to lessen the strain on the family as they help her..
Angels Camp, CA... Mother Lode League Swimming Championship went great on Friday with fantastic swimming displayed by all Mother Lode League Teams.
Bret Harte athletes swam hard and fast all day, with the girls ending up winning the league meet and holding on to their 1st place league title...
Calaveras Door of Hope, Pregnancy Resource Center of Angels Camp
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2013 01:11 PM
Angels Camp, CA... Calaveras Door of Hope, Pregnancy Resource Center of Angels Camp...
Mark Twain Medical Center Opens Specialty Care Clinic. Serving the Needs of Patients for Hepatitis and Gastroenterology Care
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 05/01/2013 09:49 AM
San Andreas, CA....May 1, 2013 Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) Hospital President Craig Marks announced that Ian Renner, MD, will serve patients at the Mark Twain Medical Center Specialty Care Clinic for Gastroenterology and Hepatitis on the hospital campus in San Andreas. "Having access to specialists in Calaveras County is a critical health care need for the community," said Marks, adding "Dr. Renner is a highly respected and skilled physician."
A Few Minutes with Marriage & Family Therapist, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress Counselor Michael McCratic, MFT BCETS
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2013 05:16 PM
Murphys, CA...(Update...Moved to front page because of Fowler Tragedy) Michael is a licensed Psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience counseling and teaching. He has taught for Fuller Theological Seminary, Northern California Bible College, and California State University Hayward. He has also presented various workshops and trainings throughout the Bay Area...
