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Marshall For Your Health –December 2020

About Marshall Medical Center
Marshall Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Marshall Medical Center includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Placerville and Georgetown; and many community health and education programs. Marshall has nearly 300 physicians and a team of over 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to over 175,000 residents of El Dorado County.

For Your Health is published as a community service by:
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER
1100 Marshall Way
Placerville, CA 95667
telephone 530-622-1441
or 916-933-2273; www.marshallmedical.org

It is intended to provide information about health in general as well as healthcare services and resources available in El Dorado County. Information comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider.

To reach the editor of For Your Health, contact Brittany Garcia at 530-626-2816 or
[email protected]

Keeping Kids Moving While Distance Learning
Keeping kids physically active is just as important a component of their school day as math and reading. Some might go for a family walk with the dog each morning, or maybe the kids kick the soccer ball around the yard for a bit before dinner. If you’re out of ideas for being active, here are a few ideas to get you out of that rut: Read More »
Screening by the Numbers
It’s easy these days to let routine healthcare lapse. Especially during these times, it’s important to keep up with your regular health screenings. Read More »
Donations Made Virtual Visits a Reality
Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Marshall had already been researching the possibility of virtual visits, but suddenly the need was urgent, Marshall Foundation for Community Health jumped into action. Read More »
Taking It to the Streets: How Marshall is Working with Vulnerable Populations
The program is goal-oriented, with each person provided a check list or care plan form to keep track of their tasks and to know what comes next. The program also teaches life skills in addition to addressing health issues that may be thwarting the ability to obtain safe, stable housing. Read More »
Up In Smoke: How Smoking or Vaping Impacts Your Risk of COVID-19
The dangers of smoking and vaping are well documented. But how, specifically, do these habits change your risk of contracting COVID-19? And if you do become ill, how will your experience differ from that of a non-smoker or non-vaper? Ravi Chopra, MD, of Marshall Pulmonology has answers to common questions. Read More »
Tips to Improve Your Emergency Department Visit
There’s a stigma of long wait times associated with ERs and it’s understandable to want to get in and out as fast as possible. With this in mind, the Marshall Medical Center Emergency Department staff has a few tips to help you through the process. Read More »
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