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Informational Evening at Health Careers Academy
Feb. 13 (Thursday) 6 to 7:30 p.m. (also April 10): Stockton Unified School District's Health Careers Academy is holding an informational evening for 9th-12thgraders and their parents interested in the 2014-15 school year. Health Careers Academy, 931 E. Magnolia St., Stockton, inside University Park at California and Magnolia streets. Information: (209) 933-7360 or www.hca-susd-ca.schoolloop.com.
Valentine's Special: Brain Aneurysm/AVM Support Group
Feb. 13 (Thursday) 5:30 to 7 p.m.: San Joaquin County Area Brain Aneurysm/AVM Support Group will meet. This can be a lonely time for many who are not in a romantic relationship and/or recovering from a brain aneurysm or stroke. Even caregivers feel lonely during this time. We will celebrate and embrace self-love at this month's meeting. More singing, more fun, more incredible stories to share. Hosted by Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton. Share your experience, meet other survivors, exchange resources and discuss treatments, clips, unruptured aneurysms, occlusion, hemorrhagic strokes, subarachnoid bleeds, seizures and lingering challenges during recovery and whatever you want. Meet new friends and gain more support. Survivors, caregivers and family members are welcome. Information: Click here or www.healingsinmotion.org or www.facebook.com/HealingsInMotion.
Healthy San Joaquin Collaborative Leadership Council
Feb. 13 (Thursday) 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Healthy San Joaquin Collaborative Leadership Council meeting at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Upstairs Library, Stockton. Information: (209) 953-6100.
Healthy San Joaquin Advocacy & Action Committee
Feb. 13 (Thursday) 10:30 a.m. to noon: Healthy San Joaquin Advocacy & Action Committee meeting at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Upstairs Library, Stockton. Information: (209) 953-6100.
Covered CA Enrollment and Presentation in Mountain House
Feb. 13 (Thursday) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 (Saturday) 10 to 11 a.m.: Sheila Farris-Bigg with Covered California will provide a short presentation in theMountain House Community Services boardroom, 230 S. Sterling Drive, Mountain House. Residents are welcome to come in and talk with Sheila about options for health insurance. You can find the enrollment forms and additional information here.
Women Warrior Wellness Conference
Feb. 20 (Thursday) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: California State University, Stanislaus will honor women veterans by hosting the Women Warrior Wellness Conference, an all-day event that will include an opening ceremony in the morning, a wide range of speakers on veteran services in the afternoon and a social hour featuring Native American music in the evening. The conference, held in the Faculty Development Center and the Event Center, CSU Stanislaus, 1 University Circle, Turlock, represents a collaborative effort between the university and the community to generate support for women veterans and greater awareness of their needs. It is also an opportunity for women veterans on campus and in the community — often a marginalized group — to become aware of services and resources that are already available. "Women veterans have been the unspoken segment of the veteran population for decades and have not traditionally been included in veteran benefits or services," said Jennifer Grigoriou, coordinator of the Women Warrior Program at CSU Stanislaus. "They have internalized this silence and neglect, and in turn, they hesitate to identify themselves as veterans or think of their service as meaningful." The event will begin with the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Faculty Development Center, with traditional military presentations and remarks from CSU Stanislaus President Joseph Sheley and representatives from the CSU system, Swords to Plowshares, Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Ripon High School JROTC and the office of Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, among others. Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Event Center, where tables will be set up promoting various resources for veterans. The afternoon program, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Event Center, will feature a number of different speakers. Representatives from CSU Stanislaus will speak from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. about the various services available to student veterans, including disability services, psychological counseling and more. At 2:30 p.m., a talk on comprehensive primary care for women will be given by Linda Kleinsasser, R.N., the Women Veteran Program manager at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. That will be followed by a panel of mental health speakers, including experts on art therapy, transgender issues, readjustment counseling and domestic violence. The evening program, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Faculty Development Center, will be a social hour with food and refreshments available. The theme for the evening will be Native American and LGBTQI veterans, and two well-known, women-led, Native American drum circles — Turtle Women Rising and Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits — will be on hand to recognize women veterans through song. The conference is free and open to the public. However, organizers ask that those interested in attending register for the conference at this website to ensure enough seating, food and refreshments are available. The Women Warrior Wellness Conference at CSU Stanislaus was made possible by Swords to Plowshares, a not-for-profit veteran service organization that awarded the university a $35,000 grant last summer to develop resources for women veterans on campus and throughout the region. In addition to the conference, the grant will fund a designated space for women in the Student Veterans Center, along with counseling and professional trainings. For more information on the Women Warrior Wellness Conference, contact Jennifer Grigoriou at email@example.com or (209) 667-3381. For information on veterans services offered to CSU Stanislaus students, visit the university's Office of Veterans Affairs.
Obesity and Chronic Disease Task Force Meeting
Feb. 20 (Thursday) 2 to 3 p.m.: San Joaquin County Obesity and Chronic Disease Task Force meeting at a location to be announced. Information: (209) 953-6100.
Asthmanology Event Provides Asthma Awareness
Feb. 22 (Saturday) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Asthmanology is an event aimed to bring asthma awareness and education to the community. Joined by Respiratory Works, theWorld of Wonders Science Museum, 2 N. Sacramento St., Lodi, will be filled with activities aimed to increase awareness of asthma. Educated staff from Respiratory Works will be on site to advocate and bring asthma education and awareness to kids and families. If you have asthma, know someone with asthma or want to learn more about asthma, this event is for you. Regular museum admission applies. Information: www.WOWScienceMuseum.org or (209) 368-0WOW (0969). The mission of the World of Wonders Science Museum is to offer hands-on science-based exhibits and programs to stimulate discovery for all ages.
CareVan Offers Free Mobile Health Clinic
St. Joseph's Medical Center CareVan offers a free health clinic for low-income and no-insurance individuals or families, 16 years old and older. Mobile health care services will be available to handle most minor urgent health care needs such as mild burns, bumps, abrasions, sprains, sinus and urinary tract infections, cold and flu. Clinics do not offer chronic care services such as high blood pressure and diabetes, unless noted. No narcotics prescriptions will be available. Information: (209) 461-3471 or www.StJosephsCares.org/Carevan. Clinic schedule is subject to change without notice. Walk-In appointments are available.
- Mondays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: St. Linus Church, 2620 B St., Stockton. Closed on Feb. 17 for Presidents Day.
- Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.: Dollar General, 310 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stockton.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Rite Aid, 1050 N. Wilson Way, Stockton. On Feb. 12, only blood pressure and diabetes screening will be available.
- Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: For those 16 and older only; San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton.
2014 Marine Corps Trials:
Wounded Warrior Paralympic-Style Invitational
March 4-12 (starts on a Tuesday): The 4th annual Marine Corps Trials, hosted by the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, will take place aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. The Marine Corps Trials is an eight-sport Paralympic-style invitational involving more than 300 wounded, ill or injured Marines and international competitors. Participants will be organized into four competing teams – two active-duty teams, a Marine veteran team, and an international team comprised of wounded warriors from our international allies. The purpose of the Marine Corps Trials is to provide an opportunity for all wounded, ill or injured Marines to further the rehabilitation of their minds, bodies and spirits through competition and camaraderie. For some, the Trials are a milestone in their personal athletic goals. For others, it is an opportunity to experience new activities and connect with their fellow wounded warriors. For all of the participants, the Trials are a chance to come together and focus on their abilities, not their disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in archery, shooting, swimming, track, field, cycling, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair basketball. Each participant will compete in either two or three events. More than 50 world-class coaches will be on hand to train and coach the participants. From March 4-6, all participants will receive training and coaching in their respective events with competitions starting on March 7. Training and coaching will continue throughout the entire Trials. Participation in the Marine Corps Trials is open to active duty, reserve and veteran wounded, ill or injured Marines of all skill levels. The international team will be comprised of wounded warriors from Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, Georgia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Spectators are welcome. Parking and admission are free to the public. Nonmilitary spectators need to bring a valid driver's license and registration. All visitors must enter Camp Pendleton using the far-right visitor lanes at each gate. The final schedule will be posted at www.woundedwarriorregiment.org andhttp://Facebook.com/wwr.usmc on March 1.
Healthy SJ Resources and Recognition Committee
March 7 (Friday) 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Healthy San Joaquin Resources and Recognition Committee meeting at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Delta Room, Stockton. Information: (209) 953-6100.
Healthy San Joaquin Collaborative General Meeting
March 7 (Friday) noon to 1:30 p.m.: Healthy San Joaquin Collaborative general meeting at the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Delta Room, Stockton. Information: (209) 953-6100.
SALUD Outreach Health Fair at The Market at Delta College
March 22 (Saturday) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in partnership with The Market at Delta College is hosting a free SALUD Outreach Health Fair at San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave., Locke 2 parking lot, Stockton. During Delta's SALUD Outreach events, pharmacy students from Pacific will offer free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. In addition, the fair will offer personal medication reviews and a limited amount of flu vaccines to the Latino community that is normally underserved in terms of health care. The Delta College fair will also include numerous booths that offer overall health education. The ultimate goal of this outreach program is to bring awareness directly to the Latino community about the importance of obtaining regular health screenings. The conditions being screened for are the leading causes of death within the Latino community. According to San Joaquin County Public Health Services, "In San Joaquin County, a much greater percentage of Hispanic adults (about 1/3) were without any health insurance in 2009 than any other race." SJCPHS says the leading causes of death in the Latino community are heart diseases (20 percent) and diabetes (5 percent). The free SALUD Health Fair screening services offered at Delta College can help save lives. The SALUD Outreach Health Fair encourages everyone to come out and take advantage of these free screenings. Please bring as many friends and family members as possible. Special thanks to University of the Pacific, Delta College and The Market at Delta College team – Fidel Cabuena, Charles Fregoso and Gena Expose for joining forces to support SALUD Health Fairs.
ER Wait Watcher: Which ER Will See You the Fastest?
Heading to the emergency room? ProPublica provides a great tool to help. You may wait a while before a doctor or other treating professional sees you — and the hospital nearest to you might not be the one that sees you the fastest. Click here to look up average ER wait times, as reported by hospitals to the federal government, as well as the time it takes to get there in current traffic, as reported by Google.
Farmers Markets In San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County Public Health Services Network for a Healthy California program has developed a list of San Joaquin County Farmers Markets as part of its goal to increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Click here for the latest list of farmers markets around San Joaquin County, including times and locations.
Future of Medicine?
You be the judge. Check out this video from HealthTap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZSD4e8npAk. Then, go to their website here.
Participate in Community Needs Survey on Child Abuse
Child Protective Services is in the process of completing the San Joaquin County Community Needs Assessment. As part of this assessment, we want to survey as many people in the community as possible so we can get a pulse for the needs of the county and can then tailor our services to meet those needs. We want to flood the communities with these surveys so we can get the input of those who may not otherwise be heard. Click here for the survey.
Help Out a Veteran This Year
Many military veterans are facing tough times and may have difficulty meeting basic needs. Some are unable to find work or are coping with financial strains or chronic health conditions. Other veterans may be dealing with several issues at once—all of which makes everyday life a challenge. As a veteran and veteran-supporter, please let others know that VA can help. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, familiarly known as the VA, provides a variety of benefits to help eligible veterans live healthy, productive lives, including:
- Compensation for those with service-connected disabilities.
- Education and training to make veterans more competitive in the work force.
- Employment services to open up new career possibilities.
- Home financing and foreclosure prevention assistance.
- Home modification grants to accommodate disabilities.
- Physical and mental health care services.
- Pension benefits for low-income veterans and their families.
See what VA has to offer at VA.gov/Explore. And then share what you know with the veterans in your life and in your community. Thank you for your service, and for taking time to help VA reach and serve every veteran. No matter when they served, veterans also may be eligible for home loans or housing benefits. Explore these and other VA benefits at VA.gov/Explore.
Providers Should Aggressively Treat Unhealthy Lifestyles
Health care providers should treat unhealthy behaviors as aggressively as they treat high blood pressure, cholesterol and other heart disease risk factors, according to an American Heart Association science advisory published in Circulation. "We're talking about a paradigm shift from only treating biomarkers — physical indicators of a person's risk for heart disease — to helping people change unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, unhealthy body weight, poor diet quality and lack of physical activity," said Bonnie Spring, Ph.D., lead author of the statement and a professor of preventive medicine and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University in Chicago. "We already treat physical risk factors that can be measured through a blood sample or a blood pressure reading in a doctor's office, yet people put their health at risk through their behaviors. We can't measure the results of these behaviors in their bodies yet." Among the statement's recommendations, health care providers should create "inter-professional practices" to connect patients with behavior change specialists such as dietitians or psychologists and implement the five A's when caring for patients:
- Assess a patient's risk behaviors for heart disease.
- Advise change, such as weight loss or exercise.
- Agree on an action plan.
- Assist with treatment.
- Arrange for follow-up care.
For inter-professional practices to work, reimbursement policies must be revised, Spring said. Under an effective health care system, professionals can work with patients and draw on community and technology resources to provide intensive behavior interventions. "This isn't a problem that can be solved alone by the patient or the doctor who is strapped for time," Spring said. "We need to break out of our silos and get ahead of the curve in prevention." She said to achieve the American Heart Association's 2020 impact goals – to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent – we must make preventing cardiovascular diseases a priority. For the latest heart and stroke news, follow the American Heart Association on Twitter:@HeartNews.
Church Health Ministries Sought to Sponsor Caregivers
Most church programs list names of members who are sick and need special prayer. Not included are names of the caregivers to those on the list. Oftentimes caregivers are juggling so many duties, they forget to take care of themselves. As a result, they get sick as or even more than the person they are caring for. The "Caring for the Caregiver" Symposium is a day of thanks and prevention. "Last year 10 churches provided tickets to members who were stressed and needed some relief. We hope to double that amount this year," said Mary Nicholson, executive director of nonprofit Healings in Motion. As elderly seniors are living longer many baby boomers are serving in a sandwiched capacity. They are taking care of their parents and their household as well. Self-care is very important for caregivers. Knowledge is empowering and there will be loads of resources and information to empower the caregivers. To learn more about the Caregiver Symposium go online athttp://caringheart2013.eventbrite.com. Information: (877) 672-4480.
VA Offers Free Flu Vaccinations to Veterans
Free flu shots are available to veterans within the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System. The 10 facilities of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System are offering flu vaccinations to thousands of eligible veterans at the following locations and times. Veterans are encouraged to request their flu vaccination during their regularly-scheduled appointments. Current information from the VA Palo Alto Health Care System is always posted at www.paloalto.va.gov andwww.facebook.com/vapahcs.
- Stockton Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 7777 S. Freedom Road, French Camp, General Medicine Clinic Area, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Modesto Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 1225 Oakdale Road., Modesto, General Medicine Clinic Area, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Livermore Division: 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Bldg. 62, Third Floor, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Palo Alto Division: 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, Bldg. 100, First Floor, Clinic Area A and
- Bldg. 5, Second Floor, Clinics Areas B & C, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Menlo Park Division: 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, Walk-In Clinic; Bldg. 321, Front Desk, 8:30 a.m. – noon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Fremont Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 39199 Liberty St., Fremont, Please Check in at Front Desk, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Monterey Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 3401 Engineer Lane, Seaside, General Medicine Clinic Area, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- San Jose Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 80 Great Oaks Blvd., San Jose, General Medicine Clinic Area, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Sonora Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 13663 Mono Way, Sonora, General Medicine Clinic Area, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Capitola Community Based Outpatient Clinic: 1350 41st Ave., Suite 102, Capitola, In conjunction with an appointment, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Volunteers Needed To Drive Cancer Patients
The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients in the Stockton area to and from their treatment appointments. Every day thousands of cancer patients face seemingly overwhelming obstacles with transportation to treatment facilities. Many health care providers consider transportation the leading nonmedical challenge for people facing cancer. Studies have shown that 3.6 million Americans each year delay or have difficulty getting needed medical care in the absence of available and affordable transportation. For 30 years, the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program has provided free rides to cancer treatment for patients and their caregivers. In 2011, the American Cancer Society assisted more than 11,000 cancer patients with transportation support in California. To become a volunteer driver, all you need is:
- a safe and reliable vehicle.
- a current, valid California driver's license.
- proof of automobile insurance.
- a good driving record.
- a commitment to confidentiality.
- to participate in convenient live or online training.
- to be available a minimum of one morning or afternoon Monday to Friday.
To learn more about volunteering for Road To Recovery, other Society programs, free patient services or the latest cancer information, call (800) 227-2345 or visit www.acsvolunteers.org. All programs are free of charge.
Food Bank Needs Our Help
The Emergency Food Bank and Family Services, 7 W. Scotts Ave., Stockton, is in great need of your help. As we are seeing a gradual depletion of our food surplus, we are asking for your support in donating to the Food Bank. The following is our current need:
- All types of food: meats, dry, perishable, dairy, frozen.
- Furniture.
- Cars, boats, RV's, etc.
If you have questions, or would like to donate to the Food Bank to help your community, please contact Pete Mata, food development coordinator at (209) 464-7369 firstname.lastname@example.com.
Immunizations: Protecting Our Children
Vaccines save an estimated 3 million lives every year, as well as prevent millions of people from suffering and disabilities caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccinations prevent dozens of harmful vaccine-preventable diseases and their serious side effects including hospitalizations, seizures, amputations, brain damage, meningitis, paralysis, deafness and even death. Children need vaccines to be ready for school. Without the proper vaccinations, children may be denied attendance to schools and childcare centers. Diseases can spread quickly and easily in these settings. All children need protection from contagious diseases in schools and childcare centers. When everyone in a community is vaccinated, the potential for dangerous diseases to spread and cause outbreaks is greatly reduced. Vaccines not only protect individuals, but entire communities! Click here for more from First 5 San Joaquin.
San Joaquin County Health Collaboratives and Initiatives
The San Joaquin County Health Collaboratives and Initiatives database, a project of First 5 San Joaquin, will facilitate greater exchange of knowledge and information about the community. It will help to identify a collective capacity to analyze gaps in services and to develop future plans of action toward a healthier community. Click here for the complete database.
Volunteers Needed to Help With Healthy Retail Survey
San Joaquin County Public Health Services is seeking volunteers to conduct short surveys at neighborhood retail stores for a statewide Healthy Retail Environment Campaign. Volunteers will need to complete training to understand survey requirements. For their efforts, they will grocery store credits or a movie gift card. Survey teams will:
- Attend a hands-on training on retail data collection.
- Work in small groups to visit 10 to 15 store sites.
- Complete observational surveys on tobacco, nutrition and alcohol products.
- Survey customers to get individual feedback.
Youth volunteers ages 14 to 17 are welcome to participate with parental consent. To volunteer or for more information, contact program coordinator Ina Collins at(209) 468-2411.
Time to Bag the Junk
Bag the Junk is an informational website to support the NEA Health Information Network's Healthier School Food Advocacy project, a national initiative to improve the nutritional quality of snack foods and beverages sold in school vending machines, cafeteria à la carte lines, school stores and fundraisers. These foods and beverages are collectively known as "competitive foods" because they compete with school meals for students' spending. Many schools sell a wide variety of junk foods and sugary drinks to students and research shows that students eat less of their lunch, consume more fat, take in fewer nutrients and gain weight when schools sell such unhealthy fare outside of meals. Experts are calling for strong nutrition standards for competitive foods to help ensure all students are well-fed and prepared to learn. The overall goal of the Bag the Junk website is to provide school employees and other members of the school community with information on competitive foods, to help you act as informed champions for healthy snack foods and beverages in schools. Support for this website was provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Diabetes Resources in San Joaquin County
Diabetes is a costly disease, both in terms of people's health and well-being, and in terms of dollars spent on treatment, medications and lost days at work and school. San Joaquin County annually accounts for among the worst death rates from diabetes among all 58 California counties. In an attempt to make its estimated 60,000 residents with diabetes aware of the many local resources available to help them deal with the disease, a dozen billboards in English and Spanish have been posted around the county directing readers to the UniteForDiabetesSJC.org website. At that website is information on numerous free classes and programs that provide education and training on preventing diabetes, managing the disease, controlling its side effects, and links to more resources, including special events and finding a physician. For questions on how to navigate the website or find a class, residents may call Vanessa Armendariz, community project manager at the San Joaquin Medical Society, at(209) 952-5299. The billboards came about through the efforts of the Diabetes Work Group, a subcommittee of San Joaquin County Public Health's Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Task Force. Funding was provided through a grant from Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Programs Division-Central Valley Area.
Better Mommy Care Will Improve Community
First 5 San Joaquin invites you to partner with us to help expecting and new parents give their baby the best possible start in life, and help keep new moms in good emotional and physical health. Statistics show that the earlier a woman starts prenatal care, the healthier she and her baby will be. San Joaquin County ranks near the bottom in infant mortality, low birth weights and prenatal care. However, there is much we can all do to address this and help to ensure that new and expecting mothers receive the best "mommy care" possible. Read on for more information and resources to assist you in your efforts!
State Makes it Easier to Dispute Health Plan
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) launched a new secure, easy-to-use online form to allow Californians to file complaints regarding their health plan quickly and easily from any computer. The portal (click here), available in both English and Spanish, enables consumers to request an external review of a health plan's denial of medical services, known as an Independent Medical Review. Previously, health plan enrollees had to submit the required forms and paperwork via mail or fax. "With more Californians to gain health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, this new online portal will ensure there is a fast and easy way for them to get the care they are entitled to," said Diana Dooley, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. Each year, the DMHC receives and resolves approximately 4,000 complaints from health plan members. Topics range from issues relating to access to care, claims, enrollment, benefits or coordination of care. Additionally, the DMHC annually administers approximately 1,700 Independent Medical Reviews of a health plan denial of service. These reviews are conducted by independent doctors not affiliated with the health plan. "This new online portal will help more Californians take advantage of the free health care assistance available through the Department of Managed Health Care's Help Center," said Brent Barnhart, DMHC director. The DMHC also unveiled two new online videos explaining the services available through the DMHC Help Center. Independent Medical Review process: http://youtu.be/zUjzcAVqjqY. Services available through the DMHC Help Center: http://youtu.be/zIbsB_1lz6Y. The secure complaint portal and online videos were funded through a federal Affordable Care Act grant. The DMHC regulates managed care health plans in California, protects the rights of approximately 20 million health plan enrollees, educates consumers on their health care rights and responsibilities, and preserves the financial stability of the managed health care system. Since 2000, the department has helped more than 1 million Californians resolve health plan problems through its Help Center. Information and assistance is available 24/7 at www.HealthHelp.ca.gov or by calling (888) 466-2219.
Senior Gateway Website: Don't Be a Victim
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has unveiled a new consumer protection tool for California seniors, who have traditionally been prime targets for con artists. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is hosting a new Web site www.seniors.ca.gov to educate seniors and their advocates and provide helpful information about how to avoid becoming victims of personal or financial abuse. The Web site, called Senior Gateway, is important because seniors, including older veterans, are disproportionately at risk of being preyed upon financially and subjected to neglect and abuse. The Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR), convened by CDI and includes representatives from many California agencies who share a common purpose of safeguarding the welfare of California's seniors. "The goal of this collaborative effort is to assemble, in one convenient location, valuable information not only for seniors, but their families and caregivers. This site will help California seniors find resources and solve problems, and will enable participating agencies to better serve this important segment of our population," Jones said. The site offers seniors valuable tips and resources in the following areas, and more:
- Avoiding and reporting abuse and neglect by in-home caregivers or in facilities; learn about different types of abuse and the warning signs.
- Preventing and reporting financial fraud, abuse and scams targeting seniors.
- Understanding health care, insurance, Medicare and long-term care; know what long-term care includes.
- Locating services and programs available to assist older adults.
- Knowing your rights before buying insurance; what seniors need to know about annuities.
- Investing wisely and understanding the ins and outs of reverse mortgages.
The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box
The Central Valley Health Policy Institute based at Fresno State has developed an Affordable Care Act Policy Education Tool, "The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box," to be offered to community organizations and members of the public. The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box can be described as a basic curriculum and process for introducing the Affordable Care Act, understanding its flaws, options for improvement and understanding the Romney/Ryan voucher care alternative. "It's a nice, objective, nonpartisan presentation," said Dr. John Capitman, executive director of the Central Valley Health Policy Institute. "People learn tools that can be used for making their own judgments about health care reform." Included in The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box is a complete power point presentation with a full script and accompanying participant workbook. The workbook provides a frame through which health care policy should be examined, as well as an examination of the ACA and Ryan/Romney proposal. The Workshop-in-a-Box also includes a supporting glossary, reference section, quick sheets and current health care policy news. The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box is designed so that even a health care policy novice can learn, examine and understand the ACA in a way that allows them the capacity to engage others in the debate around current health care policy options in the U.S. "We will facilitate workshops with organizations that request the service and will also provide the Workshop-in-a-Box to others in the hopes that they facilitate The Great Health Care Debate Workshop in their own communities or organizations," Capitman said. To request The Great Health Care Debate Workshop-in-a-Box or to schedule a workshop, contact Dr. John Capitman at (559) 228-2159.
Affordable Care Act Toolkits
As consumers, businesses and health plans continue to prepare for full implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, the California Department of Managed Health Care has released a series of toolkits to educate Californians about the changes that have already occurred in the health care system. "The Affordable Care Act puts in place strong new consumer protections, provides additional coverage options and gives people more tools to make informed choices about their health care," DMHC Director Brent Barnhart said. "These toolkits are designed to ensure that individuals, families, seniors and businesses are aware of the ways they can benefit from these changes in our health care system." The four toolkits are designed to provide information and resources targeted to individuals, families, seniors and small businesses and contain audience specific questions and answers, a resource guide, and fact sheets on topics such as: when a plan can cancel your coverage; how to file a grievance or appeal; how to keep your coverage through a "grandfathered" health plan; getting the most from your health care dollars; and the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). The toolkits were funded through a federal Affordable Care Act consumer assistance grant.
$5,000 Grants Help Pay for Children's Medical Expenses
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child's health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan. Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, counseling services, surgeries, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids. To be eligible for a grant, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and have a commercial health insurance plan. Grants are available for medical expenses families have incurred 60 days prior to the date of application as well as for ongoing and future medical needs. Parents or legal guardians may apply for grants at www.uhccf.org, and there is no application deadline. Organizations or private donors can make tax-deductible donations to the foundation at this website. In 2011, UHCCF awarded more than 1,200 grants to families across the United States for treatments associated with medical conditions such as cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, hearing loss, autism, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, ADHD and cerebral palsy.
Facts About Fruits and Vegetables
Click here for lots of great information about fruits and vegetables.
We're FAT!
Here are the latest statistics on Stockton and surrounding cities on overweight and obesity.
Questions About Health Reform Law?
How are small businesses affected by health reform?
Will everyone have to buy health insurance?
How will the new provision allowing young adults to remain on a parent's insurance work?
The FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) section of the Kaiser Family Foundation's new Health Reform Source provides concise answers to common questions about the health reform law. You can search for your question or submit a new question if yours is not addressed. http://healthreform.kff.org/faq.aspx. Additional questions addressing the affordability of health insurance, how programs like Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) will be financed under health reform and others are addressed in a series of Video Explainer clips featuring foundation experts answering specific questions about the law on a variety of health policy topics.http://healthreform.kff.org/video-explainers.aspx. Kaiser's Health Reform Source, http://healthreform.kff.org, an online gateway providing easy access to new and comprehensive resources on the health reform law, provides these and other new features and tools including an interactive timeline showing when health-reform provisions take effect, all the latest polling data, links to other information resources, and the latest health-reform headlines from Kaiser Health News.
Fit Families for Life
Fit Families for Life is a weekly class for parents offered by HealthNet and held at Fathers and Families of San Joaquin, 338 E. Market St., Stockton. All parents are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Participants will learn about nutrition, cooking and exercise. Information and registration: Renee Garcia at (209) 941-0701.
Journey to Control Diabetes Education Program
Mondays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Dameron Hospital offers a free diabetes education program, with classes held in the Dameron Hospital Annex, 445 W. Acacia St., Stockton. Preregistration is required. Contact Carolyn Sanders, RN, at email@example.com, (209) 461-3136 or (209) 461-7597.
Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
First Monday of Month 7 to 9 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, holds a support group for men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families and caregivers. The meetings are facilitated by trained volunteers who are prostate cancer survivors. Information: Ernest Pontiflet at (209) 952-9092.
Crystal Meth Anonymous Recovery Group
Mondays 6:30 p.m.: 825 Central Ave., Lodi. Information: (209) 430-9780 or (209) 368-0756.
Yoga for People Dealing with Cancer
Mondays 5:30 to 7 p.m.: This free weekly Yoga & Breathing class for cancer patients will help individuals sleep better and reduce pain. This class is led by yoga instructor Chinu Mehdi in Classrooms 1 and 2, St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 N. California St., Stockton. Information: (209) 467-6550 or email@example.com.
Respiratory Support Group for Better Breathing
First Tuesday of month 10 to 11 a.m.: Lodi Health's Respiratory Therapy Department and the American Lung Association of California Valley Lode offer a free "Better Breathers'" respiratory-support group for people and their family members with breathing problems including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. Participants will learn how to cope with chronic lung disease, understand lungs and how they work and use medications and oxygen properly. The group meets at Lodi Health West, 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. Pre-registration is recommended by calling (209) 339-7445. For information on other classes available at Lodi Memorial, visit its website at www.lodihealth.org.
The Beat Goes On Cardiac Support Group
First Tuesday of month 11 a.m. to noon: Lodi Health offers a free cardiac support group at Lodi Health West, 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. "The Beat Goes On" cardiac support group is a community-based nonprofit group that offers practical tools for healthy living to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers. Its mission is to provide community awareness that those with heart disease can live well through support meetings and educational forums. Upcoming topics include exercise, stress management and nutrition counseling services. All are welcomed to attend. Information: (209) 339-7664.
Planned Childbirth Services
Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, hosts a four-class series which answers questions and prepares mom and her partner for labor and birth. Bring two pillows and a comfortable blanket or exercise mat to each class. These classes are requested during expecting mother's third trimester. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Say Yes to Breastfeeding
Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers a class that outlines the information and basic benefits and risk management of breastfeeding. Topics include latching, early skin-to-skin on cue, expressing milk and helpful hints on early infant feeding. In addition, the hospital offers a monthly Mommy and Me-Breastfeeding support group where mothers, babies and hospital clerical staff meet the second Monday of each month. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Precious Preemies
Second Tuesday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Precious Preemies: A Discussion Group for Families Raising Premature Infants and Infants with Medical Concerns required registration and is held at Family Resource Network, Sherwood Executive Center, 5250 Claremont Ave., Suite 148, Stockton. Information:www.frcn.org/calendar.asp or (209) 472-3674 or (800) 847-3030.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia. For more information or a list of additional meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call (781) 932-6300 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.
- Tuesdays 7 p.m.: Modesto Unity Church, 2547 Veneman Ave., Modesto.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m.: The Episcopal Church of Saint Anne, 1020 W. Lincoln Road, Stockton.
- Saturdays 9 a.m.: Tracy Community Church, 1790 Sequoia Blvd. at Corral Hollow, Tracy.
Diabetes: Basics to a Healthy Life
Wednesdays 10 a.m.: Free eight-class ongoing series every Wednesday except the month of September. Click here for details. St. Joseph's Medical Center, Cleveland Classroom, 2102 N. California St., Stockton. Information: (209) 944-8355 or www.StJosephsCares.org/Diabetes.
Break From Stress
Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m.: St. Joseph's Medical Center offers the community a break from their stressful lives with Break from Stress sessions. These sessions are free, open to the public, with no pre-registration necessary. Just drop in, take a deep breath and relax through a variety of techniques. Break from Stress sessions are held in St. Joseph's Cleveland Classroom (behind HealthCare Clinical Lab on California Street just north of the medical center. Information: email@example.com or(209) 467-6550.
Mother-Baby Breast Connection
Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m.: Join a lactation consultant for support and advice on the challenges of early breastfeeding. Come meet other families and attend as often as you like. A different topic of interest will be offered each week with time for breastfeeding assistance and questions. Pre-registration is required. Call (209) 467-6331. St. Joseph's Medical Center, Pavilion Conference Room (1st floor), 1800 N. California St., Stockton.
Adult Children With Aging Relatives
Second Wednesday of month 4:30 p.m.: Lodi Health offers an Adult Children with Aging Relatives support group at the Hutchins Street Square Senior Center. Information: (209) 369-4443 or (209) 369-6921.
Smoking Cessation Class in Lodi
Wednesdays 3 to 4 p.m.: Lodi Health offers an eight-session smoking-cessation class for those wishing to become smoke free. Classes are held weekly in the Lodi Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at Lodi Memorial Hospital, 975 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi. Topics covered include benefits of quitting; ways to cope with quitting; how to deal with a craving; medications that help with withdrawal; and creating a support system. Call the Lodi Health Lung Health Line at (209) 339-7445 to register.
Individual Stork Tours At Dameron
Wednesdays 5 to 7 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers 30 minute guided tours that provide expecting parents with a tour of Labor/Delivery, the Mother-Baby Unit and an overview of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. New mothers are provided information on delivery services, where to go and what to do once delivery has arrived, and each mother can create an individual birthing plan. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Brain Builders Weekly Program
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lodi Health and the Hutchins Street Square Senior Center offer "Brain Builders," a weekly program for people in the early stages of memory loss. There is a weekly fee of $25. Registration is required. Information or to register, call (209) 369-4443 or (209) 369-6921.
Infant CPR and Safety
Second Thursday of month 5 to 7 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers a class to family members to safely take care of their newborn. Family members are taught infant CPR and relief of choking, safe sleep and car seat safety. Regarding infant safety, the hospital offers on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. a NICU/SCN family support group. This group is facilitated by a Master Prepared Clinical Social Worker and the Dameron NICU staff with visits from the hospital's neonatologist. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Group Meetings for Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers
Thursdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.: The Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California in conjunction with Villa Marche residential care facility conducts a simultaneous Caregiver's Support Group and Patient's Support Group at Villa Marche, 1119 Rosemarie Lane, Stockton. Caregivers, support people or family members of anyone with dementia are welcome to attend the caregiver's group, led by Rita Vasquez. It's a place to listen, learn and share. At the same time, Alzheimer's and dementia patients can attend the patient's group led by Sheryl Ashby. Participants will learn more about dementia and how to keep and enjoy the skills that each individual possesses. There will be brain exercises and reminiscence. The meeting is appropriate for anyone who enjoys socialization and is able to attend with moderate supervision. Information: (209) 477-4858.
Clase Gratuita de Diabetes en Español
Cada segundo Viernes del mes: Participantes aprenderán los fundamentos sobre la observación de azúcar de sangre, comida saludable, tamaños de porción y medicaciones. Un educador con certificado del control de diabetes dará instruccion sobre la autodirección durante de esta clase. Para mas información y registración:(209) 461-3251. Aprenda más de los programas de diabetes en el sitio electronico de St. Joseph's: www.StJosephsCares.org/Diabetes
Nutrition on the Move Class
Fridays 11 a.m. to noon: Nutrition Education Center at Emergency Food Bank, 7 W. Scotts Ave., Stockton. Free classes are general nutrition classes where you'll learn about the new My Plate standards, food label reading, nutrition and exercise, eating more fruits and vegetables, and other tips. Information: (209) 464-7369 orwww.stocktonfoodbank.org.
Crystal Meth Anonymous Recovery Group
Fridays 6 p.m.: St. Joseph's Behavioral Health (in trailer at the rear of building), 2510 N. California St., Stockton. Information: (209) 461-2000.
Free Diabetes Class in Spanish
Second Friday of every month: Participants will learn the basics about blood sugar monitoring, healthy foods, portion sizes, medications and self-management skills from a certified diabetic educator during this free class. St. Joseph's Medical Center, 1800 N. California St., Stockton. Information and registration: (209) 461-3251. Learn more on St. Joseph's diabetes programs at www.StJosephsCares.org/Diabetes.
National Alliance on Mental Health: Family-to-Family Education
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: NAMI presents a free series of 12 weekly education classes for friends and family of people with major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and co-occurring brain disorders. Classes will be held at 530 W. Acacia St., Stockton (across from Dameron Hospital) on the second floor. Information or to register: (209) 468-3755.
All Day Prepared Childbirth Class
Third Saturday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, offers community service educational class of prebirth education and mentoring. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Big Brother/Big Sister
Second Sunday of month: Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia St., Stockton, has a one-hour class meeting designed specifically for newborn's siblings. Topics include family role, a labor/delivery tour and a video presentation which explains hand washing/germ control and other household hygiene activities. This community service class ends with a Certification of Completion certificate. Information/registration: Carolyn Sanders, RN (209) 461-3136 or www.Dameronhospital.org.
Outpatient Program Aimed at Teens
Two programs: Adolescents face a number of challenging issues while trying to master their developmental milestones. Mental health issues (including depression), substance abuse and family issues can hinder them from mastering the developmental milestones that guide them into adulthood. The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offered by St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center, 2510 N. California St., Stockton, is designed for those individuals who need comprehensive treatment for their mental, emotional or chemical dependency problems. This program uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to present skills for effective living. Patients learn how to identify and change distorted thinking, communicate effectively in relationships and regain control of their lives. The therapists work collaboratively with parents, doctors and schools. They also put together a discharge plan so the patient continues to get the help they need to thrive into adulthood.
- Psychiatric Adolescent IOP meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
- Chemical Recovery Adolescent IOP meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
For more information about this and other groups, (209) 461-2000 and ask to speak with a behavioral evaluator or visit www.StJosephsCanHelp.org.
Stork Tours in Lodi
Parents-to-be are offered individual tours of the Lodi Memorial Hospital Maternity Department, 975 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi. Prospective parents may view the labor, delivery and recovery areas of the hospital and ask questions of the nursing staff. Phone (209) 339-7879 to schedule a tour. For more information on other classes offered by Lodi Health, visit www.lodihealth.org.
HOSPITALS and MEDICAL GROUPS
Community Medical Centers
Click here for Community Medical Centers (Channel Medical Clinic, San Joaquin Valley Dental Group, etc.) website.
Dameron Hospital Events
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Doctors Hospital of Manteca Events
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Hill Physicians
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Kaiser Permanente Central Valley
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Lodi Memorial Hospital
Click here for Lodi Memorial Hospital.
Mark Twain Medical Center
Click here for Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas.
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Click here to find a Planned Parenthood Health Center near you.
San Joaquin General Hospital
Click here for San Joaquin General Hospital website.
St. Joseph's Medical Center Classes and Events
Click here for St. Joseph's Medical Center's Classes and Events.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
Click here for Sutter Gould news. Click here for Sutter Gould calendar of events.
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital Education and Support
Click here for Sutter Tracy Community Hospital events, classes and support groups.
San Joaquin County Public Health Services General Information
Ongoing resources for vaccinations and clinic information are:
- Public Health Services Influenza website, www.sjcphs.org
- Recorded message line at (209) 469-8200, extension 2# for English and 3# for Spanish.
- For further information, individuals may call the following numbers at Public Health Services:
- For general vaccine and clinic questions, call (209) 468-3862;
- For medical questions, call (209) 468-3822.
Health officials continue to recommend these precautionary measures to help protect against acquiring influenza viruses:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol based sanitizers.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve, when you cough or sneeze.
- Stay home if you are sick until you are free of a fever for 24 hours.
- Get vaccinated.
Public Health Services Clinic Schedules (Adults and Children)
Immunization clinic hours are subject to change depending on volume of patients or staffing. Check the Public Health Services website for additional evening clinics or special clinics at www.sjcphs.org. Clinics with an asterisk (*) require patients to call for an appointment.
Stockton Health Center: 1601 E. Hazelton Ave.; (209) 468-3830.
- Immunizations: Monday 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursday 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Friday 8-11 a.m.
- Travel clinic*: Thursday 8-11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Health exams*: Tuesday 1-4 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday 8-11 a.m.
- Sexually transmitted disease clinic: Wednesday 3-6 p.m. and Friday 1-4 p.m., walk-in and by appointment.
- Tuberculosis clinic*: Tuesday; second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
- HIV testing: Tuesday 1-4 p.m.; Thursday 1-4 p.m.
Manteca Health Center: 124 Sycamore Ave.; (209) 823-7104 or (800) 839-4949.
- Immunizations: Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
- Tuberculosis clinic*: first and third Wednesday 3-6 p.m.
- HIV testing: first Wednesday 1:30-4 p.m.
Lodi Health Center: 300 W. Oak St.; (209) 331-7303 or (800) 839-4949.
- Immunizations: Friday 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- Tuberculosis clinic*: Friday 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
- HIV testing: second and fourth Friday 1:30-4 p.m.
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Program
Does your food budget need a boost? The WIC Program can help you stretch your food dollars. This special supplemental food program for women, infants and children serves low-income women who are currently pregnant or have recently delivered, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age 5. Eligible applicants receive monthly checks to use at any authorized grocery store for wholesome foods such as fruits and vegetables, milk and cheese, whole-grain breads and cereals, and more. WIC shows you how to feed your family to make them healthier and brings moms and babies closer together by helping with breastfeeding. WIC offers referrals to low-cost or free health care and other community services depending on your needs. WIC services may be obtained at a variety of locations throughout San Joaquin County:
Stockton (209) 468-3280
- Public Health Services WIC Main Office, 1145 N. Hunter St.: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; open two Saturdays a month.
- Family Health Center, 1414 N. California St.: Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
- CUFF (Coalition United for Families), 2044 Fair St.: Thursday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Taylor Family Center, 1101 Lever Blvd.: Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.
- Transcultural Clinic, 4422 N. Pershing Ave. Suite D-5: Tuesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Manteca (209) 823-7104
Public Health Services, 124 Sycamore Lane: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Tracy (209) 831-5930
Public Health Services, 205 W. Ninth St.: Monday, Wednesday 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Flu Shots in Calaveras County
Fall brings cooler temperatures and the start of the flu season. Getting flu vaccine early offers greater protection throughout flu season. The Calaveras County Public Health Department recommends everyone 6 months of age and older get flu vaccine every year. Flu season can start as early as October and continue through March. "Seasonal flu can be serious," said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County health officer. "Every year people die from the flu." Some children, youth and adults are at risk of serious illness and possibly death if they are not protected from the flu. They need to get flu vaccine now.
- Adults 50 years of age and over.
- Pregnant women.
- Children and youth 5-18 years on long-term aspirin therapy.
- Everyone with chronic health conditions (including diabetes, kidney, heart or lung disease).
If you care for an infant less than 6 months or people with chronic health conditions, you can help protect them by getting your flu vaccine. Even if you had a flu vaccination last year, you need another one this year to be protected and to protect others who are at risk. The Public Health Department will offer five community flu clinics:
- Every Monday (3 to 5:30 p.m.) and Thursday (8 a.m. to noon): Calaveras County Public Health, 700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite C2, San Andreas. The monthly Valley Springs Immunization Clinic (third Tuesday, 3 to 5:30 pm) will also offer flu vaccine during flu season.
The flu vaccine is $16. Medicare Part B is accepted. No one will be denied service due to inability to pay. For more information about the vaccine or the clinics, contact the Public Health Department at (209) 754-6460 or visit the Public Health website at www.calaveraspublichealth.com.
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- Dec 5:
- Boulder County activists vent elections concerns to Secretary of State Scott Gessler
- Nov 24:
- Canvass board majority to refuse certifying Boulder County election results
- Oct 29:
- Boulder County settles election lawsuit by allowing more access to ballot observers
- Oct 19:
- Lawsuit demands that watchers be given access to Boulder County's ballot processing
- Sep 21:
- Judge tosses Boulder ballot case, says there's no right to a secret vote
Citing what they believe are irregularities in the way Boulder County counts its ballots, a majority of the county's canvass board refused Monday to certify the 2012 election.
The 4-3 vote does not have an immediate impact on the election. The results still will be sent to the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, along with a report from the majority -- made up of the Republican and American Constitution Party canvass board members -- about their concerns.
The decision makes Boulder County the only one of Colorado's 64 counties not to certify its election results, said Deputy Secretary of State Suzanne Staiert, who attended the meeting.
Staiert said the Secretary of State's Office will review the complaints and determine whether any of them merit further investigation. However, if none of the issues raised by the canvass board members would change the outcome of a race, the investigation would focus more on improving procedures for future elections.
"I am disappointed because I feel all the information is there to certify, and we have gone over the data and the exceptions," Boulder County Clerk Hillary Hall said.
Hall said none of the county's races, including the very close election in Erie in which a ballot measure to fund a new police station was defeated, are in question.
In a report to Secretary of State Scott Gessler, the members who voted not to certify pointed to concerns about the signature verification process and said thousands of ballots may have been improperly accepted or rejected.
In particular, they raised concerns about the speed with which some teams reviewed signatures and with new computer equipment designed to facilitate the process.
Hall said the people reviewing the signatures have a lot of experience, and incorrect signatures are usually very obvious. However, it's not the job of the canvass board to look at election procedures.
"They were looking for reasons not to certify the election," Hall said. "It's disappointing that the issues they focused on were outside the purview of the canvass board."
Bigger picture
But Russ Boehm, a Republican member of the canvass board who voted against certification, said the board has an obligation to consider the entire election.
"When you're being asked to certify a piece of work, it's very hard to overlook these issues," he said.
The board members opposed to certification also raised concerns that, in several precincts, more ballots were counted than were cast.
Hall said that happened because some polling places served multiple precincts, and some voters were accidentally given ballots for other precincts. When their ballots were counted in the appropriate precincts, that created the appearance of extra ballots.
The canvass board members who voted not to certify the results were American Constitution Party members Mary Eberle and James Remmert and Republican Party members Boehm and Daniel Martin. They said they had not been given enough information to know the cause of the discrepancies, though they do not believe any of the race results should change.
Democratic Party canvass board members Paul Geissler and Patricia Feeser, along with Hall, a Democrat, voted to certify the results.
Both Democratic members of the canvass board praised Hall both for the conduct of the election and for her willingness to provide information in response to questions.
"There is a reasonable explanation," he said. "It's a human process, and Election Day is a long day."
Mandated by law
Colorado law specifies that canvass boards reconcile the ballots cast in each county's elections to confirm that the number of ballots counted doesn't exceed the number of ballots cast. The boards also are charged with reconciling the ballots cast in each of the county's precincts, to confirm that the number of ballots cast doesn't exceed the number of registered electors in the precinct.
State law also says canvass boards shall certify the abstract of votes cast in each election and transmit that certification to the secretary of state. But it also says that when a majority of the board members are unable to certify the abstract, "for any reason," the board shall transmit the non-certified abstract to the secretary of state, along with a written report detailing the reason for non-certification.
Longmont Times-Call Staff Writer John Fryar contributed to this report.

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"Makers Marc Soubeyran and Francis Beaulieu will join forces to make a treble viol in the Emporium over Conclave: in addition to illuminating the building process, Francis and Marc will then donate the finished instrument to the VdGSA to raffle away at the Saturday banquet. Aside from the learning experience, this is a rare opportunity to get a world-class instrument for the mere price of a raffle ticket (and without the years it would take to commission an instrument from either maker)! ...
(ES) Al Ayre Español - Eduardo López Banzo Video (15 Apr 2015): G. F. Handel. Sonata 4 op. 5 HWV 399 (Passacaille)
"Al Ayre Español was founded in 1988 by Eduardo López Banzo, in an effort to challenge the pervading clichés that often surrounded the performance of Spanish baroque music at that time. The spirit of the ensemble has always been to refute these clichés with musicological rigour, performance excellence and by striving to insufflate new life to music from the past, thus opening them up to contemporary audiences. The name of the ensemble was inspired by the title of a guitar fugue by the Aragonese composer Gaspar Sanz. ...
(UK) Opera Today Review: "Saul, Glyndebourne" (by Robert Hugill) (24 Jul 2015)
"A brilliant theatrical event, bringing Handel's theatre of the mind to life on stage ...
Though not an opera and never intended for the stage, Handel's oratorio Saul is one of his most dramatic works and Kosky created from it a remarkable piece of theatre. ...
(US) Harmonia Early Music: "Name-Dropping" by Benjamin Robinette (13 Jul 2015)
"What do LCD Soundsystem, Johannes Suzoy, the Beastie Boys, and Antoine Busnoys all have in common? Give up? They've all engaged in the art of musical name-dropping, paying respect to the masters that came before them. This week on Harmonia, we'll bring you music that ...
(US) The New York Times Article: "Playing Mozart's Piano Pieces as Mozart Did" by Rachel Nuwer (20 Jul 2015)
"Classical piano pieces by such composers as Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin likely sounded much different when the masters first performed those works than they do today. Pianos themselves have changed considerably — but so, too, has technique.
Over the past decade, a growing number of musicologists have begun to take a closer look at how technique shapes not just the sound of music, but also the audience's emotional response to it. ...
(SE) BIS Records New CD Release: "Biber - The Rosary Sonatas"
"Biber's 'Rosary Sonatas' for violin and basso continuo stand alone in the violin literature and in music history, offering a unique combination of programmatic material and the use of scordatura (tuning a string instrument differently than the standard tuning). Consisting of fifteen sonatas for violin and basso continuo, and a closing Passacaglia for solo violin, the cycle was presented by Biber to his employer, the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, in a handsome manuscript . ...
(US) The Peabody Post Article: "Peter Lee and Mark Cudek nominated for Golden Melody Award" by Margaret Bell (22 July 2015)
"Peter Lee (BM '06, MM '08, Voice) and faculty artist Mark Cudek (MM '82, Lute) have been nominated as the Best Producer for their CD Greensleeves in the 26th Annual Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan. which had recorded ...
(AU) Crikey Article: "Australia Council halves key grants rounds in response to cuts" by Daily Review (23 Jul 2015)
As with many other jurisdictions, the state of arts grants in Australia is suffering through some funding cuts and "redirection" of other arts related grants. The impact on medium and smaller organizations may mean either a re-adjustment in grant applications or ...
(PL) 16th "Cracovia Danza" Court Dance Festival ~ "When Poland meets India" (26 Jul -- 1-2 Aug 2015)
"Three great performances: When Poland meets India, Once upon a time in Venice, The Coffee ballet, as well as dance groups' performances, dance, acting, pantomime and music workshops and a great ball on the Main Square in Cracow – that will be this year's 16th "Cracovia Danza" Court Dance Festival. Thereby Cracow will be filled with court dances from July 26th to August 2nd. Indeed the title of the festival exactly means "Cracow dances". ...
(US) Texas Early Muisc Project Fundraiser (30 Aug 2015)
Ta Dah! It's the TEMP Late Summer, Early Music Celebration!
We know you love Early Music. So do we.
We at Texas Early Music Project are committed to bringing you the finest Early Music in the world, right here in beautiful Austin, Texas. Come help us raise funds to keep our organization going strong!
Join us in the first annual Fall Fundraiser! A small group of TEMP's performers will perform selections from the upcoming season and more as you enjoy the art and ambience of the lovely intimate Wally Workman Gallery. ...
(US) San Francisco Classical Voice Article: "Etudes on Innovation: What the Performing Arts Can Learn From Sports Marketing"
By Mark MacNamara (July 20, 2015)
"This is the third in a series of pieces on audience development in the performing arts.
It's important to keep remembering that the prim and passive persona of the performing arts audience these days is relatively new. Broadly speaking, the audience experience of old — from say, the Theatre of Dionysus to the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées — was in tone often much like right-wing talk radio: political, raucous, even violent and unhinged, but also profoundly communal, and thoroughly democratic. ...
(UK) Handel House 2015 Fall Season
(From a recent Handel House newsletter "Brock Street News")
Details are now available for Handel House's September to December season. If you are familiar with the Handel House events series, you will know that ticket purchases are best done well ahead of the events as they sell out quite quickly.
"A new look for the Autumn 2015 series brochure and the concerts and events are even more interesting and attractive than ever ...
(PL) Viola Organista CD Recording Project on Kickstarter
"The Da Vinci Sound -- First Album of Leonardo first ever built Concert instrument Viola Organista is to be funded by Kickstarter supporters
Viola organista – extraordinary bowed piano invented by Da Vinci - has been constructed in Poland by musician Sławomir Zubrzycki. Now he wants to release first ever CD album with solo viola organista recital." To do that Zubrzycki has launched a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $10,000 ...
(UK) The Sixteen Announce Concert Season (2015-2016)
"Our 2015 - 2016 concert season celebrates new relationships, special anniversaries and over 70 performances!
We are delighted to announce that from this autumn, we will be an Artistic Associate at Kings Place, and will also hold a residency at Wigmore Hall. We are greatly looking forward to the opportunities that these new relationships will bring, and ...
(US) Harmonia Early Music: "Tribute to Margaretha "Margriet" Tindemans" by LuAnn Johnson (Posted July 6, 2015)
(March 26, 1951 - December 31 2014)
"This hour, we're paying tribute to Margaretha "Margriet" Tindemans, an early music pioneer and "ferociously talented" medieval fiddle player who passed away December 31, 2014. Margriet's colleague and good friend, gambist Wendy Gillespie, shares a remembrance, and we'll play music from a wide swath of Margriet's career. ...
(US) Unquiet Thoughts Blog Post: "How great a role does Rhetoric play in 21st-century interpretation of music for voice and lute?" (11 Jul 2015)
"We return in a roundabout way to our ongoing theme of Rhetoric and education, touching the topic lightly with a rhetorical question: How great a role does Rhetoric play in 21st-century interpretation of music for voice and lute? To arrive at a qualified answer, today we tap into the writing of Robert Toft and his book Tune thy Musicke to thy Hart: The Art of Eloquent Singing in England 1597-1622. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1993. ...
(FR) Festival Baroque De Tarentaise (1-14 Aug 2015)
Location: Tarentaise, Savoie, FR
This year, the 2015 24th-edition of the Festival Baroque De Tarentaise is largely devoted to music of the time of Louis XIV, as this year marks the tercentenary of the death of the monarch. Whether the Italian music heard by the young "dauphin" under the regency of Mazarin, the stage work of Jean-Baptiste Lully emblematic of Versailles' sparkle ... or of the divine darkness lessons of François Couperin ...
(CA) 43rd UBC MEDIEVAL WORKSHOP / THE 10th GIC COLLOQUIUM
Joint interdisciplinary research conference:
Liturgical and Secular Drama in Medieval Europe: Text, Music, Image (c. 1000-1500)
Keynote Speaker: Professor Susan Boynton (Columbia University, New York)
"This conference will focus on the Medieval segment of the long history of European theatre. One objective will be to analyze aspects of the great repertoire of liturgical drama, from its supposed modest beginnings in the Gregorian liturgy of Easter, through its various developments in Latin and the vernaculars, into liturgical, semi-liturgical and secular plays. ...
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Your Take: Who's the Moderate? | Washington Post
June 16, 2009 12:23 PM
The general election for Virginia governor has opened with both candidates laying claim to the middle ground and the bipartisan backers of Mark Warner. Which of the candidates do you think has been closer...
Virginians for McDonnell: How Big an Impact? | VirginiaTomorrow
June 16, 2009 8:51 AM
Bob McDonnell announced the formation of Virginians for McDonnell yesterday, self-described as a "broad group of Democrats, Independents and Republicans" who will be supporting the GOP candidate.
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Virginia's shaky revenues took a deep dive in May, falling nearly 16 percent from the year before. That leaves the state about $1.3 billion short of a year-end revenue target that has already been drastically...
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It looks like President Barack Obama wasn't kidding when he told Creigh Deeds last week that he plans to help in his election effort. Today went out the first of what we can only imagine will be several--or...
McDonnell: The Next Mark Warner? | Washington Post
June 15, 2009 12:37 PM
So, which gubernatorial candidate is most like Mark Warner? Mark Warner would tell you it's fellow Democrat Creigh Deeds. But, increasingly, Bob McDonnell, with his business degree and his roots in Northern...
Tony Lee: Why Deeds' Win Was Good for McDonnell | VirginiaTomorrow
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The conventional wisdom ("CW") has been that Creigh Deeds's nomination makes it harder for Bob McDonnell to win in November because he is a downstate moderate and cannot be caricaturized...
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The First and Second Declarations of Havana: Manifestos of Revolutionary Struggle in the Americas Adopted by the Cuban People
Nowhere are the questions of revolutionary strategy that today confront men and women on the front lines of struggles in the Americas addressed with greater truthfulness and clarity than in the First and Second Declarations of Havana, adopted by million-strong assemblies of the Cuban people in 1960 and 1962.These uncompromising indictments of imperialist plunder and the exploitation of man by man affirming the power of the great mass of toiling humanity that has begun to march continue to stand as manifestos of revolutionary struggle by working people the world over.
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You've probably heard me mention our little neighbor, Cain, from time to time--he's blond, he's blue-eyed, he's freckled, he's eight?
Well being the same age as my David, Cain's over here quite a bit and he spends his time digging in the sand box, jumping on the trampoline, avoiding the water when the kids are running through the sprinkler (he doesn't like to get wet) and turning over the rocks in my garden looking for bugs to bring together to form new species.
But for a week in July Spencer and David went to cub scout camp, leaving Cain alone except for Lillian who followed him around for the week as his cohort in entomological adventures. They dug for worms, found worms and played hide and seek with the worms. Lots of fun was had by all but evidently Cain really missed his buddy David because Monday morning once the kids were up and about they looked out the front living room window and saw Cain. In his front yard. With some chairs and a cake and a sign.
Grace, Spencer, David and Lillian all trooped outside to investigate and found themselves the guests of honor at Cain's Welcome Back party. He'd moved some chairs outside on the front lawn by the corner--down by the fire hydrant--and had taped signs to the chairs that read "Welcome Back." Can you see the hand-lettered sign stuck on the chair?
He proudly showed them the multicolored cake he'd made that was sitting on one of the chairs, looking rather misshapen, colorful and spotted like some Dr. Seussian giraffe.
"I made it all by myself--except for making the batter and putting it into the oven," he said as he began cutting it and serving pieces.
Grace came back inside a few momenfts later with her partially eaten piece of cake (it was, after all, only 9 am or so) and reported that though the cake was oddly put together it was remarkably tasty. The colorful splotches looked suspiciously like Playdough but did that stop my boys from snarfing it down? Of course not.
Grace reported that Cain had handed her an extra large piece, saying: "I'm giving you and the biggest piece because YOU have the biggest stomach." She accepted graciously, taking the comment at face value--it was meant as a gesture of kindness.
I wondered how the cake had materialized. Obviously he'd decorated it but I'm betting he had his mother help him and though I've hardly seen her I had warm feelings for anyone who'd be so patient and kind as to either make or help her son make a cake for a neighborhood Welcome Back party for boys that she didn't know for a party that might seem silly to some.
I'm starting to get pretty attached to this kid.
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Just a quick reminder that today Microsoft will officially launch Windows Phone 8. The launch event is being held in San Francisco and is slated to start at 10AM PST / 1PM EST. Microsoft will show off to the world their new mobile OS originally code named 'Apollo'.
Along with all the Windows Phone goodness, maybe availability and pricing will come into better focus from the various carriers slated to carry these new devices.
Whatever may develop, Windows Phone Central will of course be there in sunny San Francisco to cover the event and bring you all the news as it happens. Afterwards, we're off to BUILD 12 the very next day to continue our Windows Phone 8 coverage.


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