Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

Did you know June is National Dairy Month? In celebration, Wayne County Dairy Princess, Gabriella Taylor, visited one of the first June babies born here at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital! She (safely) surprised the family with a basket of dairy-themed gifts and goodies. Congratulations to Amira and Dylan Ternoois and best wishes for them and their newborn son, Paxton!

ATTENTION: Local COVID-19 vaccine clinic will offer Jaansen, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines. Any person age 18 and up is eligible to make an appointment. WHEN: Wednesday, June 16 from 3:30 PM - 04:30 PM... WHERE: Ontario County Highway Office at 2930 County Road 48 Register for Moderna: https://fal.cn/3g1mT Register for Pfizer: https://fal.cn/3g1mS for Jaanson: https://fal.cn/3g1mU note: These clinics are not affiliated with Rochester Regional Health.

UPDATE: Visiting hours have expanded and are now 12 PM - 8 PM, 7 days a week.

Today we honor the memories of members of the US Armed Forces who have given their lives for this country--their achievements, their sacrifices, and their impact. Together we pay tribute to those who protect us, today and every day.

A first dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held in Ontario County on May 26! WHERE: Ontario County Highway Office at 2930 County Road 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424 WHEN: May 26, 5-8 pm... WHO: Anyone age 12+ REGISTER: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url *Note: This clinic is not affiliated with Rochester Regional Health.

Sign up for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic this weekend! Any person age 12 and up is eligible to make an appointment. Individuals under 18-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. WHEN: May 22, 10am-12pm... WHERE: Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Register now: https://fal.cn/3fspJ *Please note: These clinics are not affiliated with Rochester Regional Health.

Friendly reminder that our Food & Nutrition team will be conducting on-site interviews at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, this Wednesday, May 19th from 10am-3pm. Please see more details below!

Please note, the CDC guidelines about masking DO NOT apply to healthcare settings and are currently under review with NYS DOH. Every person entering a healthcare facility must still wear a mask while inside the building and follow all posted instructions.

COMING UP: Two COVID-19 vaccine clinics are offering the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine next week. Any person age 12 and up is eligible to make an appointment. Individuals under 18-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register now!... May 18, 5-7pm: https://fal.cn/3fmOk May 20, 2:30-6pm: https://fal.cn/3fmOl *Please note: These clinics are not affiliated with Rochester Regional Health.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved under Emergency Use Authorization for children ages 12-15 in the United States. Pediatrician Dr. Steven Schulz tells parents and kids what they need to know.

This #HealthSystemWeek, we recognize and celebrate each of our incredible team members for the never-ending commitment, compassion, and dedication to providing care to our communities. Thank you for all you do. Happy Health System Week!

UPDATE: Limited hospital visitation will resume on Tuesday, February 16. For the safety of patients and staff, we must continue to strictly adhere to safety protocols and work to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: https://www.rochesterregional.org/visitor-restrictions

To all of the mothers and caregivers in our community and those who are part of the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital family, Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for all that you do and for the love and strength you've shown us over the past year.

We join Rochester Regional Health in celebrating the commitment, compassion, perseverance and bravery that our nurses have shown, as we honor them this Nurses Week. Featured in this year's Nurses Week campaign is our very own Nicole Vargas, RN and DeMay Living Center nurse Wendy Marconi, LPN. Thank you to all of our Newark-Wayne Community Hospital nurses, for putting our patients and our community first. Happy Nurses Week!

Thank you to all of our team members for your hard work and dedication!

Obtaining and understanding the price for a planned service or procedure can often be a confusing process. In an effort to provide patients the ability to easily access and estimate pricing, we now have an online price estimation tool. For those who have trouble accessing the tool, please call 585-922-COST. Learn More: https://roc.health/price-tool

DON’T FORGET: Get all the updates on the COVID-19 Vaccine tonight at 6 PM. Join our experts for a presentation, followed by a Q&A. Link to join: https://roc.health/zoom-1-26

GOOD NEWS: The Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital received the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification Achievement Award...AGAIN! This prestigious, national award recognizes the high-quality patient care that our nurses provide. Congratulations to the team!

Meet Judy Schinsing - Cook, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Judy has been a dedicated, dependable and hard-working member of the team at Newark for many years. After 48 years of dedicated service, Judy retired from Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in 2018. She re-joined the team a few short months later and currently works with us as a per diem Cook. Thank you, Judy, for your continued dedication and hard work!... Interested in a career in food service? Apply here: http://bit.ly/FoodServiceJob

This weekend, we have a safe and convenient way to get your mammogram! Avoid crowded facilities and stay socially distant while keeping up with your screenings. Call (315) 332-2241 to reserve your appointment.

The science is clear -- wearing a mask helps prevent the spread of #covid19. But it has also strained communication for our deaf community.

For those that suffer from seasonal allergies, it may be difficult to discern if your symptoms are normal or if it's #covid19. What to be on the look out for: https://roc.health/allergies-or-covid

What's the difference between a #covid19 exposure, cluster, and close contact? Find out here.

The number of anxiety screenings completed in June was 406% higher than in January, while depression screenings increased by 457%.

If you can give blood this Wednesday, September 16, the Red Cross will be at St. Michael's Church (401 South Main St., Newark) from 10 am - 2:30 pm. See the attached flyer for details on how to schedule an appointment and please reach out to the Red Cross with any questions.

This summer, Dr. Alexander performed the first robotically assisted knee replacement surgery between Rochester and Syracuse. We're so proud to have Dr. Alexander and the experts at Finger Lakes Bone & Joint Center on our team!

Have you attended a wedding during the #covid19 pandemic? It's a hot topic that we dive into in our Health Hive.

We could not be more excited to have Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates PC join Rochester Regional Health next month. They'll be caring for patients at our sister hospital, Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Together, with Finger Lakes Bone & Joint Center caring for patients here at Newark-Wayne, we are building the most experienced and capable orthopaedic team in the Finger Lakes!

Where can I get tested? Who can receive a COVID-19 test? How long does it take to get test results? Those answers & more below.

Health experts are warning that COVID-19 and the flu could be the perfect storm for both health care systems and patients. Our advice remains the same: get your flu shot.

There are plenty of options for those impacted by diabetes for care during #covid19. Nurse practitioner Rhonda Solomon discusses new technology that has allowed patients to monitor levels more easily than ever.