In This Issue: COVID-19 Vaccine Update and New ReadyMED

THE RELIANT PULSE NEWSLETTER

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

We know you probably have questions about how Reliant is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to our patients. To the best of our ability, we are striving to administer the vaccine according to the Massachusetts state guidelines. Massachusetts is rolling out the vaccine in three phases, as pictured below. To find out when you are eligible to receive the vaccine, click here.

As of today (1/26), Reliant is only able to vaccinate our patients who are eligible under Phase 1 of the state’s plan. Click here for instructions if you are a Reliant patient in Phase 1.

Effective February 1^st, the state will move on to the first part of Phase 2 of its vaccination plan, where people age 75+ are eligible. However, as of now Reliant is not yet able to offer vaccinations to this group. We are working very hard to set up a system that allows us to safely vaccinate all of our eligible patients, and obtain enough supply of vaccine to do so.

We will update our website as more information becomes available for Phase 2 vaccinations. When we are able to begin scheduling Phase 2 vaccinations, we will proactively reach out to eligible patients via MyChart and through other means. Rather than call our offices, (our phone lines are extremely busy right now!), we encourage you to check our website and your MyChart account for the latest updates, and to learn where the state-sponsored vaccination clinics are located. We strongly recommend patients sign-up for MyChart, as we will be using it as a way to communicate and schedule COVID-19 vaccines in the months ahead.

NEW READYMED OPEN IN LEOMINSTER

Our newest ReadyMED location is now open at 241 North Main Street, Leominster.

EARLY DETECTION IS THE KEY TO PREVENTING CERVICAL CANCER IN WOMEN

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn more about how to prevent cervical cancer.

MEDICARE CORNER

While the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ended, you can still change to a 5-star Medicare plan at any time.

MYTHBUSTER: CAN WEARING A MASK CAUSE ACNE?

Is this fact or fiction?

Are you struggling with stress and anxiety?

The pandemic has shown us all how challenging it is to find mental health services. To support our patients with mental health needs who may be struggling, Reliant is offering free webinars conducted by licensed Reliant behavioral health providers to help in the management of stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Sessions are held twice a day on Thursdays and you can listen live via WebEx or listen to a pre-recorded session on your own time.

VIEW SCHEDULE AND LEARN MORE