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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Mariko Yamada (D- Davis), chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care has announced an informational hearing at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.
The hearing, which will take place in room 126 of the State Capitol, is open to the public.
An expert panel will explore issues related to the status of California’s protections for the growing population of elders and persons with disabilities who wish to live independently.
“California has come a long way in improving homecare for those who receive state benefits,” said Assemblymember Yamada. “Our hearing will focus on what middle-class families face as they attempt to navigate the private homecare maze.”
Panelists will include a representative of the homecare industry, a member of the California Senior Legislature and an expert on aging medicine.
The committee also will consider Assembly Joint Resolution 7 (Bonta), which addresses three social programs integral to Washington’s current budget debate – Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.
For more information, please contact the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care at 916-319-3990.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital announced that its Mobile Health Services Unit (MHSU) will be back in service by Monday, March 18, following a two-month hiatus due to maintenance.
Brad Greaves, MHSU physician assistant, temporarily practiced from the Sutter Lakeside Family Medicine Clinic while the MHSU was out of service.
The Family Medicine Clinic welcomed back Nancy Allen, FNP on Feb. 19.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s Family Medicine Clinic sees patients from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“The clinic has been extremely busy over the past several months while the MHSU has been undergoing repairs. We’re so grateful to have Nancy back and that Brad was able to see his patients from our location,” said Clinic Site Supervisor Tammy Carter.
Resuming on March 18, 2013, the MHSU will be located in the following locations in Lake County:
- Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Kelseyville Lumber, 3555 N. Main St.
- Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Upper Lake High School, 750 Old Lucerne Road.
- Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lucerne Senior Center, 3985 Country Club Drive.
- Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Bruno’s Shop Smart, 355 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport.
- Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 15960 Dam Road, Clearlake.
The Mobile Health Services Unit has served more than 650 Lake County patients since it opened in 2010.
This literal “medical-office-on-wheels” was purchased with gifts from the Lake County community, coupled with a matching grant from Sutter Health, and brings medical care directly to those who need it most.
The MHSU has two exam rooms, runs off solar energy and is ADA compliant.
Certified Physician Assistant Brad Greaves sees patients of all ages, from babies and children to senior citizens.
While the MHSU is not a “free clinic”, it provides financial assistance if patients meet certain income and family size requirements.
The MHSU also offers a 25-percent discount for medical bills that are paid in a timely manner.
The MHSU accommodates both walk-ins and scheduled appointments.
To schedule an appointment or to find out more information about services that the Mobile Health Services Unit provides, please call 707-262-5076.
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