State Health Benefit Exchange Executes Agreements with Insurance Companies in Its Individual and Small-Group Markets
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2013 02:18 PM
Sacramento, CA...Covered California™ announced that insurance companies signed contracts to participate in the newly created health benefit exchange. Twelve health insurance companies will offer coverage in the individual exchange, with six of those companies offering plans through the exchange’s Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) market as well. A 13th tentatively selected company, Ventura County Health Care Plan, opted out of the exchange in the first year...
Local Physical Therapy Clinic Wins Gold Practice Award from National Network
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2013 06:01 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Pinnacle Physical Therapy has received the PTPN Gold Practice Award from PTPN, the nation’s premier rehabilitation network, for the first half of 2013. The PTPN Gold Practice award recognizes Pinnacle Physical Therapy’s commitment to quality, efficient operations and patient satisfaction. PTPN reviews member practices’ participation in PTPN’s quality assurance, outcomes, credentialing, and data transfer programs in making the award. Less than 25% of PTPN’s members received the award for the period...
Advice For Choosing a Back Pack from Pinnacle Physical Therapy
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2013 06:17 PM
Angels Camp, CA...As you and your child plan and shop for the items on your “Back to School” list, think carefully about that new back pack. To avoid injury, choose a backpack that is the appropriate size for the back it needs to fit. Select a pack with well-padded shoulder straps to prevent too much pressure from being placed on the neck and shoulders. A proper fitting backpack should rest evenly in the middle of the back, with both straps placed on the shoulders. Straps should be snug, but not overly tight; basically, the strap should be easy to take on and off but not allow the pack to hang more than 4 inches below the waist. If the backpack comes with a waist belt, it should be worn to help distribute the weight more evenly...
Cross Country Run to Find a Cure for Batten Disease
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/02/2013 02:30 PM
Vallecito, CA... Noah Coughlan is running for the cure for Batten Disease, a rare brain disease. He's running from San Francisco to Boston. Noah's personal connection to this disease is found in his past. Noah knows two sisters with the rare Batten Disease, one of whom passed within the past year. Several people with Batten Disease live in Utah where Noah expects to get some of the involved families on local TV stations to help heighten the awareness of this horrible and rare disease. He has already been on KTVU Channel 2 and interviewed by several hard copy newspapers. You may have seen him today on Hwy 4 heading up the hill. This story is unique and can be found on his website included inside with more pictures...
Angels Camp, CA...The warm weather is an instant invitation to go outside and get active. Our spring has been exceptionally warm and brief summer rains are not going to change that trend for long. Given the high temperatures that are sure to continue through the fall, it is best to keep a few things in mind to prevent heat exhaustion or heat stroke....
Valley Springs Area Business Association Monthly Luncheon
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/05/2013 11:07 PM
Valley Springs, CA... Please join us for the Valley Springs Area Business Association Monthly Luncheon. Jennifer Scheidt speaks about lower back pain and the work environment. July 17, 2013 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM, Lake Hogan, Look Out Point...
Mark Twain Medical Center Health Fair Recap and Cancer Center Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2013 08:41 AM
Valley Springs, CA...On Satruday morning Mark Twain Medical Center held their Summer Health Fair in Valley. Community Heath industry booths and Mark Twain Medical Center and Family Medical Center staff were on hand for free and low cost health screenings and more. Also there were Mark Twain Cancer Center's Michael Helwig the Registered Dietitian and Director Debbie Peterson. They are striving for the best in integrated cancer care close to home.
Susan Cloud's Hair For You Has Relocated & the Remodel is Done!
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2013 01:22 PM
Angels Camp, CA... Susan Cloud's Hair For You has recently relocated to gain more space and comfort for the clientèle. The entire remodel for this move was done by the ladies and a great job they did. Plan to stop by soon to take advantage of their particular talents - it always helps to call ahead but walk-ins are always welcome! Let the ladies know you saw it on thepinetree.net.
Murphys Mom Undergoing Heart Transplant Surgery Right Now
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2013 12:02 AM
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....
