National Health Center Week (August 7 – 13) is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Community Health Centers serve as the beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities, and have been a shining light of hope […]
SCAM ALERT
We have been getting reports from patients that someone with a heavy accent has been calling them claiming to be from our office. The caller is asking for personal information. This call is not from our office. If you receive a call from a number that begins with 888 or another number where the caller asks for your private information, do not engage. […]
Interested in being a Board Member?
We are looking for caring, dedicated people with an interest in our community’s health to be on our Board of Directors. If you are interested, please read, print, and complete the Board Member Expectations form and the Board Member Application and return both to Cori Laplant, SCRFHC, 136 Mill Street, Princeton, ME 04668. Thank you. […]
Booster Question
We get asked this a lot. QUESTION: Can you get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine after the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? ANSWER: Yes, if you had a Johnson & Johnson vaccine you are eligible for a booster two months later. If you had Moderna or Pfizer as your primary series, you are eligible for […]
Early Access hours suspended
We are sorry for any inconvenience, but in an effort to triage people who are ill, we are suspending Early Access hours at this time. If you are ill or have flu-like or respiratory symptoms, please call BEFORE coming to the office so that our team can provide guidance and support your health needs. Thank […]
Guidance on Possible COVID Exposure
We have put together some guidance from the CDC that you can download on what to do if you think you may have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. As always, we are a phone call away if you need help or have questions. What Should I do – 6 Scenarios
Instructions to Make Face Masks
It is important to protect yourself and others during this pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published instructions on how to make your own face mask which they are recommending you wear when you leave the house. MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK
Early Access Update
We are sorry for any inconvenience, we are suspending Early Access hours at this time. If you have flu-like or respiratory symptoms, please call BEFORE coming to the office so that our team can provide guidance and support your health needs. Thank you for your understanding. Visit www.cdc.gov or www.mainecdc.gov to learn more about COVID-19.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 There is tremendous concern about coronavirus as it infiltrates our communities. The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How COVID-19 Spreads Person-to-person spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory […]
Take Care of Your Kidneys!
March is National Kidney Month, a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease. In partnership with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), this year’s focus is the link between high blood pressure and kidney disease. If you have high blood pressure, you’re at risk for chronic kidney disease, a […]