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UVM Health Network affiliates are operating vaccination centers, but all appointments are being scheduled through the Vermont and New York Departments of Health, either through their website or phone. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19

Don’t delay your care due to COVID-19 fears. Check out our available safe in-person and telehealth care options: https://fal.cn/3eplI

This new partnership will have clear, positive impacts for our patients, our providers, our health system and really for all of the communities in the region, said Dr. John Brumstead, the president and CEO of the UVM Health Network.

We know that the vaccine makes symptomatic disease less likely, reducing the risk of hospitalization and death, but we still don’t know if it prevents infection in the first place or prevents spreading the virus to others. Precautions must remain in place until enough people receive the vaccine and are protected from severe or fatal illness from COVID-19. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19

We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Bisanzo and Dr. Mulvey, said Elizabethtown Community Hospital Medical Director of Emergency Medicine and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Clauss. They bring extensive and diverse experience in emergency medicine and are excellent additions to our care team.

When a virus infects a person’s cells and reproduces, it can change and become a new variant of that virus. Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and globally during this pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masking and physical distancing limits the spread of the virus and gives it fewer chances to change and become a more infectious or deadly variant. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19

The University of Vermont Health Network and MVP Health Care are co-creating a new Medicare Advantage plan to better meet the distinct needs of older adults in Vermont and northern New York. Read more about our new partnership: https://fal.cn/3ewtz

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We will host a vaccination clinic on Friday, March 26, 2021, for individuals who are 50 or older, have qualifying medical conditions, or are Phase 1A or 1B essential workers. Individuals must be available to receive their second dose on April 23, 2021. Limited appointments are available. Elizabethtown Community Hospital 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown Friday, March 26, 2021... 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment: https://fal.cn/3egQq For more information, please call (518) 873-6377.

Yes. Every time the virus that causes COVID-19 infects a new person, there are more chances for a mutation, which may reduce the efficacy of current vaccines. Masking and physical distancing gives the virus fewer chances to change and become a more infectious or deadly variant. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19

At Au Sable Forks Health Center, Evelyn and Rebecca are looking forward to a brighter 2021 and to introducing the community to Dr. Johnnie Wren, a physician who joined the ECH team in December. Learn more about Dr. Wren and our health centers: https://www.ech.org/News/Detail/77

None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States use the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means you can’t get COVID-19 from the vaccine. The goal of each of the vaccines in development is to teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Read our COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs: https://fal.cn/3cvKA #spreadfactsnotCOVID19

For Dr. David Markowitz, 2020 has redefined the term, essential workers" and given him a greater appreciation for everyone on the front lines of the pandemic. "The health care professionals I work with every day, who have always given more at a moment’s notice than they could ever get in return, have been elevated to a new level. Every member of our team, from providers to administration to environmental services, plays a critical roll to ensure patient safety all while adhe...ring to strict infection control measures to protect our patients, families, and communities. The first responders who get called at all hours of the day and night respond to unknown dangers without hesitation. The department of public works personnel who keep everything running. And all the other essential workers we depend on daily. We are so fortunate to be able to depend on essential workers during this time." Dr. Markowitz is looking forward to 2021 and is hopeful that he will be able to once again spend time with friends and family. Learn more about Dr. Markowitz: https://www.ech.org/Blog/Detail/27

His optimistic outlook has allowed Dr. Rob DeMuro to help patients experiencing stress and anxiety during the pandemic -- and it's why he focuses on the silver linings of 2020, like the progress we have made with telemedicine. Read more: https://www.ech.org/Blog/Detail/32

Now is the time to get creative and stay connected virtually to reduce the spread of COVID-19. #spreadfactsnotCOVID19

With 2021 on the horizon, our team is reflecting back on 2020. Here’s what Melissa Stoddard, environmental services team leader, will remember from this challenging year: When COVID first started, I was very nervous. I was constantly asking myself, ‘Am I safe enough in this room? Do I have enough PPE on? We worked closely with our nursing unit to brainstorm and problem-solve. As I look back I’m grateful for our team’s ability and willingness to jump into new thinking and new processes. Now it’s a matter of gearing up, having confidence in the PPE, and understanding that these patients are not any different than other patients. Our presence with the additional cleaning gives these patients another opportunity to interact with people. They are isolated, and I feel good knowing we can support them in our own way.