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Don't Wait to Stay Up to Date
As of April 26th, 2022, 62% of Springfield residents have gotten the 1st & 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Only 27% have gotten the booster dose. 24% of kids 5-11 have gotten their 1st & 2nd doses. Check the Western MA COVID-19 Data Dashboard for more regional vaccine data.
COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising again. Boosters are very helpful in increasing your body's immune strength against COVID-19. Don't wait to get boosted.
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No Espere Para Mantenerse Actualizado
A partir del 26 de Abril de 2022, el 62 % de los residentes de Springfield recibieron la primera y la segunda dosis de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Solo el 27% ha recibido la dosis de refuerzo. El 24% de los niños de 5 a 11 años recibieron su primera y segunda dosis. Consulte el Tablero de datos de COVID para obtener más datos regionales sobre vacunas.
Los casos de COVID y las hospitalizaciones están aumentando nuevamente. Los refuerzos son muy útiles para aumentar la fuerza inmunológica de su cuerpo contra el COVID-19. No espere para recibir un impulso.
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Can't Travel to a Vaccination Site?
The COVID-19 In-Home Vaccination Program is a resource for anyone who has difficulty getting to or using a community vaccination location. To schedule call 833-983-0485 or visit the CDR Health Patient Portal page at patientportalma.com.
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¿No Puede Viajar a un Sitio de Vacunación?
El Programa de vacunación en el hogar COVID-19 es un recurso para cualquier persona que tenga dificultades para llegar o usar un lugar de vacunación comunitario. Para programar una llamada, llame al 833-983-0485 o visite la página del Portal del paciente de CDR Health en patientportalma.com.
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Effective Treatments
Learn more about treatments, eligibility, and accessibility on our new webpage. A new video in Spanish features Dr. Esteban DelPilar of Baystate Medical, who explains treatment information. If you test positive for COVID-19 and have any condition that puts you at high risk — like asthma, diabetes, and obesity, among others — you may qualify for one or more COVID treatment(s). Find more information about treatments.
Paxlovid is effective and widely available. DPH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Estevan Garcia recently talked with CBS Boston about the safety and availability of the COVID pill in MA
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Tratamientos Efectivos
Obtenga más información sobre tratamientos, elegibilidad y accesibilidad en nuestra nueva página web. Un nuevo video en español presenta al Dr. Esteban DelPilar de Baystate Medical, quien explica la información del tratamiento. Si obtiene un resultado positivo para COVID-19 y tiene alguna afección que lo pone en alto riesgo, como asma, diabetes y obesidad, entre otras, puede calificar para uno o más tratamientos de COVID. Encuentre más información sobre los tratamientos.
Paxlovid es eficaz y está ampliamente disponible. El director médico del DPH, el Dr. Estevan García, habló recientemente con CBS Boston sobre la seguridad y disponibilidad de la píldora COVID en MA.
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The Future of COVID-19 in Western MA
Missed last Friday's webinar? No problem. The recording is now available.
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This webinar explored the current status of COVID, testing and treatment moving forward, the implications of cutbacks in COVID-19 services, and lessons learned from community outreach.
Watch now!
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Upcoming Events in the Region | |
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Film, Conversation, & Community- Multifaceted Exploration of Health Equity, 4/14/22-5/18/22: Join the Western Massachusetts Health Equity Network this spring for a multifaceted exploration of health equity, including live performance, site-specific cultural exploration, festive refreshments, MOSAIC film premiere, and stellar post-screening panels leading us in conversations on racism and community health in our region. There will be an event in Amherst, Holyoke, Springfield, Great Barrington, Florence, and Turners Falls. Each event will be unique, so feel free to join more than one! Learn more and register.
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Screenagers: NEXT CHAPTER film showing, 5/3/22 - 5/17/22: The SPIFFY Coalition, along with some other coalitions in the region, are co-sponsoring a showing of the next Screenagers documentary. Filmmaker and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around screens and teens to the next level with Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience. Learn more and register.
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26th Annual Community Baby Shower, 5/14/22 at 10:00 am at Commerce High School (415 State Street, Springfield): Join the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services Maternal Child Health Commission, numerous local health agencies, and businesses for this free event with entertainment, refreshments, raffles, and educational information. Learn more.
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Office of Problem Gambling 2022 Virtual Stakeholder Listening Sessions, 5/25/22 & 6/2/22: The Office of Problem Gambling Services brings together a variety of community partners, community members, and advocacy groups to participate in annual Stakeholder Listening Sessions (SLSs). This year’s SLS will contribute to the development of the 2022 Office of Problem Gambling Service’s Strategic Plan. These sessions are held in the casino host communities of Everett and Springfield. Learn more and register.
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SAVE THE DATE! History of Tobacco, Slavery, and Health, 6/24/22 from 12:00-1:15 pm: Join us for a webinar hosted by Wanda Givens, featuring Michael Scott from the Center for Black Health and Equity and Doris Cullen from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Stay tuned for more information!
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