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Alpine County Health Department, 75-B Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville, CA 96120 Alpine County Board of Supervisors, Phone: (530) 694-2281 District 1: January Riddle, District 2: Ron Hames, District 3: Irvin Jim, District 4: Terry Woodrow, District 5: David Griffith Monday, January 11, 2021 Alpine County Public Health Clinic Patience Wenck, RN, FNP, MSN, is our Family Nurse Practitioner at the Alpine County Health Department. She has recently returned from a 6-month military deployment to Ft Bliss in Texas to work on the government’s COVID-19 response and is now seeing patients again at the clinic. We are grateful for those like her who serve our country and our community while putting their own health at risk during this COVID-19 pandemic. Patience is seeing patients throughout the life span starting with infants. Care is available for both men and women with chronic conditions or acute minor issues. Preventive testing is done with Pap tests and blood tests to screen for a variety of issues. She commonly sees patients with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and thyroid or hormone problems. Immunizations are provided for children and adults. Treatment is available for patients with infections such as strep throat, bladder infections and sexually transmitted infections. She also offers resources to help people quit smoking, can administer allergy shots, and provide birth control options. Referrals are facilitated for specialties not available in Alpine County. All services continue to be provided during this COVID-19 pandemic. Be assured that all precautions are taken to protect both you and all staff from possible exposure to the virus. The clinic is open from 8AM to 12PM and 1PM to 5PM on Tuesday and Thursday. To be seen at the clinic, residence in Alpine County is preferred but not mandatory. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule your annual visit, or to receive care for any medical conditions you may have, and to have your questions and concerns addressed. Public Health Brief Richard O. Johnson, M.D., MPH Nichole Williamson Public Health Officer HHS Director Office: [PHONE REDACTED], Ext 249 Office: [PHONE REDACTED] e-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] 24/7/365 Emergency Contact Number Dispatch: [PHONE REDACTED], Ext 330 Warm Line: [PHONE REDACTED]