March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020 During the COVID-19 crisis and upon recommendation from the American Dental Association and the Washington State Department of Health, NEW Health will only be offering emergent dental care related to pain relief or infection management until further notice. This will help NEW Health conserve valuable personal protective equipment (PPE) and reduce the potential spread of the virus through aerosolized dental procedures. If you are experiencing symptoms of oral pain, swelling, bleeding, drainage, or trauma please contact our dental clinics for immediate assistance. To find a dental location nearest you click here. We are still here to help you. For more information on COVID-19 and what to do if you think you may be experiencing symptoms, please visit NEW Health’s webpage at https://newhealth.org/health-alerts/covid-19/
National Immunization Awareness Month:
Understanding Vaccine Schedules Every August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the important role immunizations play in protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. One of the most common questions people have is, “Why are there different vaccine schedules for different ages?” The answer is simple: our immune systems change throughout life, and vaccine…