Archive for May 2021
Masks still required for fully vaccinated people in health care settings and more.
CDC Mask Guidance On May 13, Washington adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking guidance allowing individuals who have been fully vaccinated to no longer wear a mask in most settings. However, masks will still be required for all individuals in: • Health care setting like hospitals, long-term care facilities, and doctor’s…
Read MoreEveryone 12 and older now eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
5-12-21 Washington State Department of Health News Release Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) amendment to expand the Pfizer vaccine to people 12 years and older. Tonight, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup voted to recommend the vaccine for immediate…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
Every year millions of people live with some form of mental illness. Now more than ever we need to find ways to stay connected. No one should feel alone or without the information, support and help they need. At NEW Health your mental health matters! Please take a moment to listen to our Behavioral Health…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine now available at NEW Health Chewelah Medical
For NEW Health patients interested in receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, it is now available at our Chewelah Medical Clinic only at this time. We are continuing to offer the Moderna vaccine at our Chewelah, Colville and Lake Spokane Medical Clinics. To schedule your vaccine please contact us at: Chewelah Medical Clinic 509-935-8424…
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