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Guthrie now has appointments available for individuals ages 16-64 with qualifying high-risk conditions or qualifying job roles as identified by the CDC, as well as all those who qualify under the state’s 1A, 1B and 1C phases. Please note: Although New York State has opened vaccination eligibility up to all individuals age 16 and older, regardless of comorbidities, Guthrie’s vaccine clinic in Sayre will follow eligibility criteria for Pennsylvania. To see if you or your teen... is eligible, visit the following link: https://www.health.pa.gov//cor/Vaccine/Pages/Vaccine.aspx Dr. Philip Heavner, System Chair, Guthrie Pediatrics, explains the importance of teens, especially those with comorbidities, being vaccinated: For a comprehensive list of all Guthrie’s current vaccine clinic locations and how to schedule, visit: https://www.guthrie.org/safety-ho/covid-vaccine-information

Registration is now open for the 37th Annual Guthrie Gallop 5 and 10K Live Races. With an emphasis on the health and well-being of our participants, and after the cancelation of the event last year, we are excited to move forward with this 37-year tradition. Proceeds from this year’s race will benefit the Guthrie Cancer Care Fund, which helps to provide financial support to Guthrie patients facing a cancer diagnosis. Visit http://ow.ly/1DZc50EhL2L for full race details, sponsorship opportunities, or to register for the race. If you are not ready to run a live event, there will also be a virtual option this year. Space is limited so don’t wait, register today!

Dr. Jeffrey Becker, contracted neurodevelopmental optometrist on the Towanda campus, was named by the National Consumer Advisory Board as one of "America's Best Physicians" as a vision/vestibular specialist. This prestigious award is given out to select physicians that meet strict criteria including a high national ranking as "America's Best Physicians", highly reviewed online, were chosen by other health care providers for treatment, and average over three times the continuing education required by most states. Congratulations, Dr. Becker!

An anonymous donor to the Cortland Memorial Foundation recently pledged to match every donation made to the Guthrie Cortland Cancer Center project, up to $1 million dollars. Just a few months into the match challenge, Guthrie announced that donations exceeded the $1 million goal. Today, to thank the community for helping the foundation reach this important goal, that anonymous donor has chosen to share his identity. Mr. Nicholas Renzi, of Cortland, was revealed as the anony...mous donor, and spoke recently about the passion that he and his late wife, Agnes Renzi, had for supporting the community through charitable giving. We had many friends who battled cancer, and they were my inspiration for making this donation. Tomorrow would have been Agnes’s 92nd birthday, and it seemed like a good way to honor her legacy he said. If you’ve had a personal experience with having a friend or relative battling cancer, you know what the challenges are for someone going through that. This new cancer center in Cortland will help make cancer treatment a little easier for those impacted, by bringing those needed services to our community, Renzi added. Click the link below for the full story: https://www.guthrie.org//anonymous-donor-revealed-during-h

There is another new opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for those who live or work in New York. The clinic will be located at Guthrie Big Flats Specialties and Rehabilitation: 3344 Chambers Road (Moderna Vaccine) Wednesday, April 7, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Friday, April 9, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Those who live or work in New York state should call 607-795-5179 or 866-GUTHRIE (866-488-4743) to schedule an appointment. This also includes an...y New Yorker over the age of 18: as deemed eligible as of April 6. Some important notes about these vaccination clinics: Please help us keep these clinics running smoothly by arriving at your scheduled appointment time, not before. You must schedule an appointment for your vaccination. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Please note: While New York State has now expanded vaccine eligibility to those 16 and 17 years of age, the only FDA approved vaccine for those individuals is the Pfizer vaccine. Guthrie does not currently have Pfizer vaccine available but anticipates opening a pediatric vaccine clinic in the future.