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December 2004 Newsletter

 

The Washington County Memorial Hospital ’s Employee Committee is proud to announce that they won 2nd place in the commercial category of the annual Christmas Parade.  The committee designed “An Island of Toy Misfits” to fit this years theme of a fun filled cartoon Christmas. 

Flu Shot Clinics have been set up by the Hospital’s Rural Health Clinics.  The first set of clinics will be designated to high risk individuals and the second set of clinics will be open to everyone.  The dates are listed below:

 

FOR HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS ONLY

 

Health Way Primary Care

Dr. Hartel’s Office:

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

573-438-2977

 

Dr. Tindall’s Office:

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

573-438-3655

 

Austin Plaza Primary Care:

Friday, December 10, 2004

8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

573-438-8500

 

Please note: These clinics will be available only for High Risk individuals.  The CDC defines High Risk as age 65 or older or those with a chronic medical condition.  If you are under 65 with a chronic medical condition, you will need to bring a statement from your doctor explaining your need for the flu shot. The clinics will bill Medicaid and Medicare.  All others will be charged a $20 fee payable at time of service.

 

OPEN TO EVERYONE

 

Health Way Primary Care

Dr. Hartel’s Office:

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

9:00 – 12:00 noon & 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

573-438-2977

 

Dr. Tindall’s Office:

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon

573-438-3655

Austin Plaza Primary Care:

Friday, December 17, 2004

8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon & 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

573-438-8500

These clinics will be on a first come first serve basis for any person wishing to receive a flu shot.  The clinics will bill Medicaid and Medicare.  All others will be charged a $20 fee payable at time of service.

Washington County Memorial Hospital wants to send everyone the warmest holiday wishes.  May you all enjoy a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

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