WA State Department of Health News Release 1-6-2022 OLYMPIA – Youth ages 12 to 17 should receive a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months after completing their primary vaccination series. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has expanded booster dose eligibility to include everyone 12 and older following guidance and…
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Updated Nov. 19, 2021 IF YOU RECEIVED Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna You should get a booster if you are: Ages 50 years and olderAges 18 years and older and live in a long-term care setting You may get a booster if you are: Ages 18 years and older When to get a booster:At least 6 months…
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Updated Oct. 27, 2021 – [From The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Some COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Can Get Booster Shots. People 65 years and older, 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions, or 18 years and older who live in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot. People 18 years and older should receive…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. NEW Health’s Kelly Witte, PA-C, discusses the importance of mammograms and wellness exams in the following video. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Mammograms are the best way…
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updated 10-7-2021 from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Booster Shots Are Only Available for Some Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Recipients Only certain populations initially vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can get a booster shot at this time. Older adults and 50-64 year old people with medical conditions People aged 65 years and older and adults…
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October is breast cancer awareness month. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Early detection is key. Remember to schedule your annual mammogram and while you are at it, schedule your annual wellness exam too! At NEW Health, your health is important to us!
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Everyone loves a clean mouth, right? At NEW Health we think keeping that mouth of yours clean on a regular basis is important. Keeping your oral health on track is a great way to keep bacteria at bay. With proper dental hygiene, you decrease your risk of developing issues such as tooth decay and gum…
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Get your Flu and COVID-19 vaccine now! The Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. If you are in need of one or both vaccines, we can help. The Flu vaccine is available at ALL NEW Health medical sites. COVID-19 vaccines are only available at our Chewelah, Colville and Lake Spokane…
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In response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. and Washington State, our organization is working closely with the Washington State Department of Health and Northeast Tri-County Health Department. We are monitoring this rapidly evolving situation closely and taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and community. We will…
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