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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s monthly Stroke and Chronic Illness Support Group is meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the human resources conference room at the hospital.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital intern pharmacist Daniel Elmatari will discuss “The ABC’s of Managing Multiple Medications at Home.”
This month’s topic will focus on tools for organizing and managing multiple medications, and dispel medication myths.
There also will be time for discussion and questions about medication.
The group, led by Sutter Lakeside Hospital social worker Nikki Bullock, M.S.W., provides emotional support and resources to individuals and families impacted by chronic or advanced illness, or stroke.
Each month, guest speakers will discuss relevant topics including how to live with advanced illness, manage multiple medications, and cope with loss.
Meetings will be held the last Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Please contact Nikki Bullock for further information by emailing
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SACRAMENTO – Raw milk produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of Oct. 24 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones.
The quarantine order followed the confirmed detection of campylobacter bacteria in raw whole milk.
No illnesses have been reported at this time.
Under the recall, Organic Pastures Dairy brand Grade-A raw milk labeled with a code date of Oct. 24 is to be pulled immediately from retail shelves, and consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any product remaining in their refrigerators.
CDFA inspectors found the bacteria as a result of product testing conducted as part of routine inspection and sample collection at the facility.
According to the California Department of Public Health, symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Most people with campylobacteriosis recover completely.
Illness usually occurs two to five days after exposure to campylobacter and lasts about a week.
The illness is usually mild and some people with campylobacteriosis have no symptoms at all.
However, in some persons with compromised immune systems, it can cause a serious, life-threatening infection. A small percentage of people may have joint pain and swelling after infection.
In addition, a rare disease called Guillain-Barre syndrome that causes weakness and paralysis can occur several weeks after the initial illness.
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