Pink Lights In The Night Will Shine In Calaveras County for Breast Cancer Awarenes
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/11/2012 05:10 PM
San Andreas, CA... Mark Twain St. Joseph‟s Hospital (MTSJH) is once again promoting Pink in The Night in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mark Twain St. Joseph‟s Hospital will be promoting the importance of the fact that early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The entire community is invited to participate in "Pink in the Night‟ opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs at the Terrace‟s (Common Grounds) at 6:00pm. All survivors and participants will be able to light a candle in tribute to those that are currently battling breast cancer, or in remembrance of those that bravely lost their battle, and ones that have survived the disease. “This is the fifth year that the Mark Twain Health Care District has funded the Pink Lights,” commented Mark Twain District Board Member Dr. Peter Oliver. “On behalf of the board, we are thankful to be able to promote this community wide breast cancer awareness event.”
Sonora Regional Cancer Center Welcomes New Internal Medicine Specialist
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/11/2012 05:52 PM
Sonora, CA..Sue Castleman, DO, has joined Sierra Internal Medicine, a primary care clinic and service of Sonora Regional Medical Center. Dr. Castleman is an internal medicine specialist providing care for adults of all ages with a special focus on preventative medicine. “My goal is to help people take as few medications as possible,” says Dr. Castleman. “Medicines can be very helpful, even lifesaving, but I also encourage my patients to take responsibility for their health with gradual lifestyle changes.”...
CAR SEAT CHECK REAR FACING? FORWARD FACING? BOOSTER? SEATBELT? WHICH STAGE SHOULD MY CHILD BE IN
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2012 10:59 AM
Angels Camp, CA...September 16-22, 2012, is Child Passenger Safety Week. The San Andreas Area of the California Highway Patrol will be holding a Child Safety Seat Check on Saturday, September 22nd, from 10am – 2pm, at the County Office of Education in Angels Camp (near Calaveras Lumber). We will be able to answer these questions for many Moms & Dads. Our Safety Seat Technicians will also be there to install new car seats and check previously installed car seats....
Coroner Kevin Raggio Interview Ahead of the 3rd Annual Walk-a-Thon for Suicide Awareness and Prevention, September 15th at Bret Harte
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/10/2012 02:58 PM
Angels Camp, CA....Last week we had the opportunity to speak with Calaveras County Coroner Kevin Raggio on the growing problem of suicides here locally. According to Coroner Raggio we may finish the year with double the number of cases last year. There have also been some higher profile cases this year where those choosing to end their lives were known by a wide swath of the community. Again we would like to thank Coroner Raggio for speaking with us about this sad subject! Details about the upcoming walk are enclosed....
Helping Families Cope with Divorce or Loss of Relationship
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2012 04:23 PM
Arnold, CA...“Helping Families Cope with Divorce or Loss of Relationship” is the topic for a free weekly support group starting on Wednesday, September 12th, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Chapel in the Pines in Arnold. This group is designed to provide a safe, confidential environment to help understand and navigate the complex issues involved in this transition. Topics may include managing feelings of loss and grief, effective co-parenting, SoulCollage®, positive communication and more....
The Affordable Care Act - What is it? What isn't it? ~Hosted by The Calaveras Democrat Central Committee
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/02/2012 03:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Democrats are honored to host Rose Roach, field director for the River Delta Field Office of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) since 2003. Ms Roach has been focusing her work on educating the public about single payer health care reform. On Thursday, September 13, 6:30 pm, in the Board Chambers, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, Ms Roach will give an overview of the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Her talk highlights the portions of the law already in effect and provides an overview of the sections yet to be implemented. She will also discuss what’s next in the fight for health care as a human right...
Vallecito, CA...We had the pleasure to spend a few minutes speaking with Family 4 Fitness owner and fitness guru Kenny Lee. This week we are talking about higher intensity exercises to increase the speed of fat loss. As we get used to exercise programs they tend to lose their effectiveness. So Kenny will be giving us some tips on how to blast through those inevitable plateaus. I need this right now as I have to lose 3 lbs a week for the next 8 weeks. I started my diet at 253 lbs and I am now at 242 lbs but I need to be under 225lbs.....
Nine Weeks from Today and Reaching your Fitness Goals with Kenny Lee! ~ By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/25/2012 10:38 AM
Avery, CA...As I write this I am pedaling on an exercise bike. Not pedaling fast or with my heartrate up but pedaling nonetheless. Two years ago I weighed over 290lbs, I was having heart problems and was recovering from a blood clot in my left foot. I had not exercised regularly for 18 years and was probably a borderline diabetic. Today I am 49 years old and I will be entering the Western USA Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships on October 27th, 2012. 63 Days from today I will be standing on stage. What shape I am in and if I have a chance at placing well is yet to be determined. 9 weeks from today I will find out. So just a few months before my AARP Card arrives in the mail I will try and force my old muscles, joints, tendons and body into shape...
3rd Annual Walk-a-Thon for Suicide Awareness and Prevention In Step for September 15th at Bret Harte High School
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/23/2012 01:51 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Live On!, a Calaveras County non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the silence and stigma associated with suicide is having their 3rd Annual Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, September 15, 2012. It will be held from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp. There will be a kids booth with crafts, snacks and supervision. Nationwide over 32,000 people die by suicide per year. Over 3,500 of those deaths are in California and Calaveras County has had double the national suicide rate per capita the last few years...
