October 3rd~9th is Latex Allergy Awareness Week~by Peggy Rourke Nichols
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 10/02/2010 09:07 PM
October 3-9 is Latex Allergy Awareness Week. It is observed nationally to bring more attention to this unusual allergy. When I was diagnosed in 1998 only 3% of health care workers had this allergy. As of 2006 the statistics have increased. Approximately 1% of the general population now has this allergy (about 3 million people). 10-17% of health care workers now have this life changing allergy. Up to 68 percent of children with spina bifida have a latex allergy. Approximately 220 cases of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) and three deaths per year are reported due to latex allergy. These are startling numbers, in my opinion. ....
BodyLanguage Helps To Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareneess Month
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/28/2010 08:33 AM
Arnold, CA....
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12th Annual Health Fair Packed The Hospital Grounds on Saturday Morning
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/26/2010 10:46 PM
San Andreas, CA...The 12th Annual Health Fair held at Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday morning was the perfect venue to catch up on the latest health care options here locally. You could also for free or modest pricing based on tests given get a good look at the state of your health. In addition to all the flu shots, blood, bone density tests and more being offered there was also music, pancake breakfasts, live music and booths and booths filled with information for you...
"Pink In The Night" Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness on September 30th!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2010 08:22 AM
A New Day for Health Care in America..Many Health Care Bill Provisions Take Effect Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2010 08:49 AM
Washington, DC...On several of the provisions of the new health care bill take affect.. from the Government. "On September 23, 2010 new reforms under the Affordable Care Act begin to bring to an end some of the worst abuses of the insurance industry. These reforms will give Americans new rights and benefits, including helping more children get health coverage, ending lifetime and most annual limits on care, and giving patients access to recommended preventive services without cost-sharing...
Hospital Teams Up With Football To Increase Breast Cancer Awareness
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/21/2010 08:42 AM
Valley Springs, CA...Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital has teamed up with the Calaveras Junior Redskins Football and Cheer Association to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Calaveras Junior Redskins parents are currently delivering pink light bulbs to businesses in Valley Springs in preparation for the Pink in the Night Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on September 30th at The Terrace (Common Grounds, Fusion Grill) in Valley Springs...
Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital Harvest Health & Fitness Festival Saturday September 25, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/15/2010 08:12 AM
Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital Harvest Health & Fitness Festival Saturday September 25, 2010
7AM- 12 NOON. Screening blood tests will be available for $30.00. Testing includes:
Comprehensive Chemistry Panel
Cholesterol (Lipid) Panel
Thyroid (TSH)
Hemogram
PSA – for men
Iron – for women
A 12 hour fast is recommended prior to blood draw.
(Fasting means no food or drinks except water & medications)....
Dr. Mary Gauthier Joins Mark Twain St. Joseph's Medical Staff
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/13/2010 11:44 AM
Mary Gauthier, M.D. has joined the active medical staff at Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital and will practice general medicine at the Family Medical Center in Angels Camp, specializing in Women’s Medicine. Dr. Gauthier will be treating the adolescent through geriatric population for the full spectrum of medical concerns. Dr. Gauthier completed her Family Practice Residency at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia. She obtained her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine with honors in Geriatrics, Pathology, .....
