NH+C in Conversation: Dr. Jennifer Fischer
Dr. Jennifer Fischer knows that people worry about vaccine side effects . . . but getting COVID puts your out of commission (and maybe into the hospital) longer. Vaccination is “definitely the lesser of two inconveniences.”
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
NH+C in Conversation: Elly Watts-Garrity, LPN
Elly Watts-Garrity’s youngest daughter has rheumatoid arthritis. Now that they’re both vaccinated, Elly can hug her daughter. “We feel more free.”
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
NH+C in Conversation: Shelly Ozmun
Shelly Ozmun was so nervous to get her shot that she brought a co-worker along. Later, she saw another woman who was nervous too. “I wanted to tell her that it’s not as bad as we thought it was going to be.”
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
NH+C in Conversation: Dr. Ben Flannery
Pediatrician Ben Flannery, MD trusts vaccines. His four kids will be vaccinated against COVID as soon as they can. “Vaccination is the only true thing that’s going to end this pandemic.”
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
NH+C in Conversation: Burdette Brown
Burdette Brown considers himself an anti-vaxxer. Then he lost his dad to COVID. “I truly believed that COVID was for everybody else, and we were all going to be okay. If my dad had the vaccination, he’d still be with us today.”
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
NH+C in Conversation: Rebecca Schoephoerster
Rebecca Schoephoerster is a paramedic. Her family is “a bit divided” about vaccination: “There are some strong feelings about both sides.” Rebecca got her first dose . . . and then she got COVID.
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
NH+C in Conversation: Dr. Randolph Reister
Dr. Randolph Reister cares for COVID patients . . . including himself. “I could barely walk up a flight of stairs. I was very sick. If you are a person who does not think they should get vaccinated: It’s safe, it’s effective, and it’s not just about you, it’s about all of us.”
NH+C encourages everyone who medically can, to be vaccinated. For anyone 12 and older, call to make an appointment: 507-646-8019
Masks still required in hospital and healthcare settings
MAY 14, 2021 – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends that masks and social distance are no longer needed for fully vaccinated people in most settings.
Masks and distance are still required for all people in Northfield Hospital and at all NH+C locations. This includes all staff, patients, visitors and vendors. This includes outdoor settings, including the Northern Lights Café patio.
CDC recommends that hospitals and healthcare settings still keep mask and distance precautions.
NH+C COVID vaccination waitlist now open for ages 12-15
MAY 12, 2021 – NH+C's COVID vaccine waitlist is now open to youth 12-15. Join the waitlist here: bit.ly/nhc-vaccine-waitlist-12-15 (In Spanish: http://bit.ly/nhc-vaccine-waitlist-12-15-spanish )
The FDA approved use of Pfizer vaccine for youth ages 12-15 on Monday, May 10. We expect additional guidance from MDH in the coming days.
COVID vaccination: Q&A with Dr. Ben Flannery
MAY 10, 2021 – Pediatrician Ben Flannery, MD answers questions about COVID vaccine from community members. Recorded on Thursday, April 15. In English and Spanish.
Schedule your vaccination appointment: 507-646-8019
Thank you to Healthy Community Initiative for hosting and recording this Q&A.
Learn more about COVID vaccines: northfieldhospital.org/covid-19-vaccine