Fresno to be Site for Covered California Call Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2013 03:03 PM
Sacramento, CA...Covered California announced today that Fresno will be the location for one of three state-of-the-art call centers that will handle questions from Californians, and help them understand the new health benefits available through the Affordable Care Act. Almost 500 staff will be hired and trained at the Fresno call center to assist consumers with online purchasing of Covered California health insurance products. The center will open in the fall, with the location to be announced soon.
Getting Ready for Summer with Kenny Lee. Updated Family 4 Fitness adds a Hammer Strength Power Rack
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/10/2013 11:21 AM
Vallecito, CA...Are you bikini or board short ready? Summer is here and it's still not to late let Family 4 Fitness tune you up for a bit more summer exposure. We talked to local fitness guru Kenny Lee. He recently even did a tune up on himself and dropped 30lbs that had crept on over the holidays. In this interview he focuses on nutrition and tips and information to get in shape safely and effectively....
Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops Starting in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/04/2013 10:49 AM
San Andreas, CA...A new six-week workshop series to teach residents with chronic diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes skills to better manager their conditions is starting April 18 in Angels Camp. Family members and partners are also welcome at the no cost workshops sponsored by the Calaveras County Public Health Department. "This is an opportunity for people to gain skills and confidence in managing their chronic condition," Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer said in announcing the workshops...
San Andreas, CA.. Calaveras Community members can prevent prescription and other drug misuse and abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted drugs on April 27th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations in the county. A “Drop the Drugs” event is being presented by Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked. This is the third year in which the United States Drug Enforcement Ad ministration (DEA) and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners, including Calaveras County have hosted prescription drug take back days in Spring and Fall.
Second Annual Off The Beaten Path Walk for Autism Awareness April 27
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/02/2013 09:02 PM
Murphys, CA...Prizes will be awarded in twelve categories for the fastest times when the second annual Off the Beaten Path – Walk/Run for Autism Awareness is held Saturday, April 27 under the auspices of Mind Matters, the Murphys based clinic that treats autism and related disorders. Male and female runners in the five mile event will compete in six age groups: 12 and under, 13 to 19, 20 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, and over 65. Murphys resident Brian Dusquenel, a retired CHP officer and metal sculptor, is creating the specially designed awards....
Families and Friends of Calaveras County Use Hearts and Feet to Fight Cancer
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/02/2013 01:44 PM
Angels Camp, CA...April 2, 2013, In its 12th year, walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Calaveras County. Teams of Calaveras County residents will gather at Bret Harte High School on April 27th at 9:00 a.m. for an overnight relay against cancer. Relay For Life is a family-oriented team event where participants walk relay-style around the track and take part in fun activities off the track. Teams can include coworkers, club members, family, and friends that have gathered donations prior to the event....
Angels Camp, CA...“Sixty is the new 40” say many early baby boomers celebrating their 60th birthday this year. This generation of 76 million people born between 1946 and 1964, determined to ward off aging, has focused more on exercise and wellness than did their parents. But, as a result, increasing numbers are suffering from “Boomeritis” – the phenomenon of boomers becoming injured while exercising and playing sports at a level often too intense for their aging bodies. Golf, tennis and cycling are all great activities but doing them does not negate the need for exercise and conditioning to stay fit enough to play without injury....
Sonora Regional Medical Center’s Hospice of the Sierra To Host Volunteer Training Sessions
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/28/2013 12:43 AM
Sonora, CA... (March 20, 2013) – Hospice of the Sierra will host a two-day volunteer training session on April 6 and April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hospice of the Sierra, 20100 Cedar Road, in Sonora. Volunteers will learn how to provide respite care for patients and families, and about opportunities to help with bereavement support, clerical and other special projects. You can be an important part of the hospice interdisciplinary team and find gratifying and stimulating work with patients and families at a critical time in their lives by becoming a volunteer for Hospice of the Sierra. For more information and to register, call Shauna Burrow, volunteer coordinator, at 536-5687.
8 Week Course on overcoming Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Attacks
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2013 03:55 PM
San Andreas, CA... BeyondFear Inc. has joined Calaveras County Behavior Health Service in presenting an 8 Week Course on overcoming Anxiety, Phobias and Panic Attacks to be held in San Andreas at the Senior Center beginning April 18th.
CHS – 1ST ANNUAL 5 K Fun Run
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/26/2013 12:25 PM
San Andreas, CA...Let’s get out and move together…Health happens here…CHS – 1ST ANNUAL 5 K Fun Run…..Come join us
Your CHS Parent’s club has partnered with the Calaveras County Public Health Department and CA4Health Initiative to bring our community a way to be healthy together. As a bonus at the same time supporting CHS teacher’s wish list, senior scholarships and start funding a new PA system for our high school.
