Health & Wellness
AMADOR COUNTY HEALTH
HEALTH OFFICER BRIEF: THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING HOME FROM SCHOOL WHEN SICK
H1N1 and Seasonal flu are circulating in our schools and communities. At this time, Public Health is not recommending school dismissal with the presence of H1N1 and/or seasonal flu among our students or staff. Public Health is asking that we treat both types of flu cautiously. Whether the diagnosis is H1N1 or seasonal flu, the signs, symptoms and treatment are the same. One of the best ways to slow the spread of flu is to keep your student home when sick.
It is important that you screen your student daily, prior to school….[read more, "School Screening Tool"]
ACPH: Vaccine Myths
WORKSHOP: INFANT MASSAGE & NURTURING TOUCH FOR THE YOUNG CHILD - Thurs Nov 19 at 6PM at the Health & Human Services Building in Sutter Creek. Join Brandy Astwood, independent child birth educator, doula, and founder of the Motherlode Holistic Connection, for a very special ‘how-to’ evening workshop. Research has proven the many benefits and importance of infant massage, as well as nurturing touch for young children... and now you can learn it, too! You won’t want to miss this very special opportunity! Take home your own massage oil!
To RSVP, please call The Resource Connection at 223-1624.
Via Citizen Report:
MAP ON FLU & H1N1 AVAILABLE BY STATE
Dear Loraine,
I don't know about you, but when President Obama declared a national state of emergency on Saturday to help hospitals prepare for the H1N1(swine) flu pandemic1, I realized that I needed more information. How is the flu affecting my community?
The government has a website that provides local, state-specific information about H1N1 that is really helpful to me, and I wanted to pass it on to you. Just click on your state in the map below to be connected to resources and alerts about H1N1 in your state.
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AMADOR LIFELINE - A 24-hour per day monitorng program operated by the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency. Lifeline allows people to remain at home where they can continue to access local services, such as the Senior Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels, Choreworkers Program, Home Health visiting nurses and physical therapy services. For more information, call 223-1485 ext. 232 or 246.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 108: AMBULANCE TICKETS - Tickets are $75 per year ($50 for American Legion Members) Even when you're healthy, accidents can and do happen. An Ambulance Ticket provides coverage for multiple trips and transfers, and covers you, your spouse and legal dependents. No waiting periods, even with a pre-existing condition. Accepts whatever your insurance company pays as payment in full, regardless of the amount left over. You're covered, even if you don't have insurance. Amador and Calaveras counties only. For more information, call 267-9436.
BABY WELCOME WAGON: For every baby in Amador County A fun, free program to help you navigate the first few years of your baby's life. New parents receive a gift box full of goodies such as books for babies, a growth chart, a bib, parenting videos on feeding, safety, discipline and more. Also comes with Parents Express newsletter, a publication filled with timely information, ideas and activities for you and your baby. Sponsored by Prop 10 and First 5 Amador. Brought to you by the Amador County Health Dept., 223-6563.
FIT AFTER FIFTY - Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15PM at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd. Jackson. Work your balance, flexibility and strength in a friendly setting! For more information, call the Senior Center at 223-0442.
FOOTHILL EXERCISE CLASS - Pine Grove. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:30-10:30AM
Church at the Cross, 21895 Homestead Road, Pine Grove. Hwy 88 and Homestead Road, about 2.5 miles out of Pine Grove. For more information, call 296-5075.
FOOTHILL FITNESS CLASS - Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30-10:30AM. Armory Hall in Volcano
FOOTHILL FITNESS (Active Aging) - Sutter Creek. Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30AM
Sutter Creek Community Center, Church Street, Sutter Creek. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Gretchen U. Kingsbury, trainer, 267-5915
LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSONS...what's shakin'? Living well with parkinsons...what's shakin'? Parkinsons Disease [and other neurological disorders] support group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon at the Calvary Chapel Patio Building, 18400 Ridge Road in Pine Grove.
Patients, care givers, family members & friends are always welcome, as is the public. Have fun while you learn how to live life to the fullest with positive people who face the same challenges you do. The group is facilitated by Sarah Johnson, Director, proACTIVE parkinsons project who can be reached at (209) 296-2575 or by visiting the website: www.proactiveparkinsons.org. proACTIVE parkinsons project is a non-profit under the Amador Community Foundation which provides many advocacy and educational services to PD patients, caregivers, families and friends as well as educational presentations to medical professionals and to the public. Services provided include in-home patient visits, family meeting facilitation, public education, in-service training, support groups and distribution of literature from PD foundations.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6 PM, Sutter Amador Hospital, Oak View Room -2nd Floor of the Main Building, 200 Mission Blvd. Jackson Open discussion of the most current information in diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer. Excellent resource for men who have recently been diagnosed:. when should you get a second opinion, what questions do you ask your physician, when should you contact an oncologist, what are your choices. For more information, call 257-7609.
SENIOR FITNESS CLASS - Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 10:30AM, Pine Grove Town Hall (Library)
19889 Highway 99, Pine Grove
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (Jackson), Fridays at 9:30AM, Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson. For more information,call Janice 296-6963 or Linda at 296-4520.
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (Upcountry) Fridays at 9:30AM at Sierra Baptist Church, 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Rd, Pioneer. Chair exercises the last Friday of the month. Call 295-4990.
COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS - Mondays and Thursdays, 9 - 10AM and 5:30-6:30PM, Pine Grove Town Hall on Highway 88. Classes are $5.00 per class. Contact Marie Schluter at (209) 223-1521, or by email: marieschluter@mac.com for further information
Cancer Support, Transportation & Resources
grassroots support for people with parkinsons, their caregivers, family and friends
Holistic Resources in Amador & Calaveras Counties
