FoCuS Announces Its Sustainable Living Series Educational Programs through October 2010.
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/02/2010 12:30 AM
Murphys, CA....FoCuS is pleased to announce that it is offering a number of local educational opportunities through October. "Health, Stress and Your Lifestyle" At Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys on Saturday, October 2nd from: 9:00 - 4:00pm. Stress is a normal part of life. It is necessary, in small amounts, for good health and effective functioning. It only becomes a problem -- both to health and to productivity -- when there is too much of it (or too little). Come and learn what stress really is, how to easily recognize when it is becoming a problem, and a .....
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Living With Grief? There is Hope and You are not Alone. ~ By Michael Milward
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/28/2010 08:57 AM
Our community has suffered from many significant losses in the past year, months and weeks. I am writing at the request of John and Kim in an effort to support those in our community who are grieving. There is, of course, so much to say on this topic, and so little space and time within which to make the effort to say it....
Yin Yang Medical Spa Has Some More Great Summer Specials...This Time on Obagi Products!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/29/2010 12:59 AM
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Hospital Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/27/2010 08:41 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital, through its affiliation with Catholic Healthcare West, has announced the opening of the 2010 CHW Community Grants Program. The deadline for submission of Letters of Intent is August 23, 2010. The objective of CHW’s Community Grants Program is to award funding to nonprofit organizations whose proposals respond to the priorities identified in the community health assessment or the community benefit plans of Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital. The funds are to be used to provide services to underserved populations (economically poor; women and children; mentally or physically disabled; or other disenfranchised populations)...
Auditions for Dancing with the Sierra Stars Saturday August 7th, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/26/2010 12:56 PM
Murphys, CA...Love to Dance? Here’s Your Chance to Shine! This is a casting call to all amateur dancers over the age of 21 to audition for the second annual Dancing with the Sierra Stars fundraiser to be held on Saturday, November 13 at Ironstone Vineyards. Proceeds go toward the new Family Medical & Women’s Resource Centers in Angels Camp. Visit www.dancingwiththesierrastars.com to view last year’s gala event. For more information and to secure your audition time slot call Nicki Stevens at 209•754•2603. Auditions begin at 9:30 a.m...
Pertussis [Whooping Cough] Reaches Epidemic Levels in California
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/22/2010 09:41 AM
Calaveras County – Pertussis, a disease of the lungs and throat caused by bacteria, has reached epidemic levels in California. Almost 1500 cases have been reported to date in California, a 5 fold increase from last year. The cases include 6 infant deaths, all less than 2 months of age. Three cases have been reported in Calaveras County at this time. In 2009, Calaveras had the highest pertussis case rate in the state...
Did you know that there is free breastfeeding information and support right here in Calaveras County?
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/20/2010 02:37 PM
Breastfeeding is a simple and natural process, but you may need support and information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems, and overcoming any difficulties that may occur. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies can be helpful and reassuring. Having accurate, up-to-date information is also important. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you the network of support you need....
John Adams, Ph.D. To Host Two Seminars at Ironstone
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/18/2010 10:00 PM
Murphys, CA....John Adams, Ph.D. will be hosting a pair of high quality six hour seminars that I will be conducting at Ironstone in October."I've been working with each of the seminar topics for over 30 years, and am now making them available for the first time in the foothills." Health, Stress and Your Lifestyle will be held on Saturday, October 2nd from 9:00 - 4:00pm. Stress is a normal part of life. It is necessary, in small amounts, for good health and effective functioning. It only becomes a problem -- both to health and to productivity -- when there is too much of it (or too little). Come and learn what stress really is, how to recognize when it is becoming a problem, and a variety of practical things you can do about it. We will cover both individual and organizational coping strategies. A wide range of practical ....
San Andreas, CA....The California Department of Public Health has announced the first confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in two women from Stanislaus County. West Nile virus is present in all California counties. The Calaveras County Public Health Department recommends that all persons take preventive steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent mosquito breeding...
