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STOI COVID-19 Report 1/6/2022

Quarantine and Isolation Questions

Here is a link for answering questions about COVID-19 quarantine and isolation.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html#print

COVID-19 and Flu Drive thru vaccine clinic

COVID-19 and Flu Drive thru vaccine clinic tomorrow, January 6, 2022, 09-12:00pm.

*No appointment needed.

*18 years and older

*Bring your vaccine card if getting second dose or booster

Thank you,

Teressa Martinez, ARNP
Acting CEO
Wellpinit Service Unit
David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic
PO Box 357
6203 Agency Loop
Wellpinint, WA  99040
(509) 258-4517 ext 4142

David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic Booster Info

The David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic has COVID-19 booster vaccines available for the following eligible groups:

  • Age 65 and older:  No appointment needed, present to the COVID testing tent on Thursday mornings from 9 to 11:30, or call to schedule.
  • Ages 18 to 64 with high risk medical conditions, please call the clinic to schedule.  If you have questions about whether you have a condition or work that puts you at high risk please call the clinic to speak with a nurse.

The CDC considers the following to be medical conditions that make you high risk for severe COVID 19 illness:

  • Cancer that is active or those under treatment for cancer
  • Chronic Kidney disease, including those on dialysis
  • Chronic Liver disease such as cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and autoimmune hepatitis
  • Chronic Lung diseases such as COPD, emphysema and moderate to severe asthma or any conditions that causes scarring in the lungs like pulmonary embolism or pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis.
  • Dementia or other neurological conditions such as Alzheimers.
  • Type 1 or type 2 Diabetes.
  • Down Syndrome
  • Heart conditions such as heart failure, coronary artery disease,  or possibly hypertension.
  • HIV infection
  • Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) including those on medications for RA, Lupus and other diseases that can suppress the immune system.
  • Mental Health Conditions such as chronic depression and schizophrenia
  • Overweight and Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Sickle Cell disease or thalassemia
  • Smoking – current or former smoker.
  • Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
  • History of stroke or TIA
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Ages 18 to 64 years in occupations that put them at high risk should also consider getting a booster dose:  frontline workers in health care, law enforcement, corrections, schools, postal work, grocery stores or other work that puts them in frequent contact with those who might be unvaccinated or where masking and social distancing is not practiced.  Please call the clinic to schedule.
  • Boosters are for those that have received the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines at least 6 months ago, and the J&J at least 2 months ago.  Please call with any questions regarding the timing of your last dose.

After Hours Nurse Hotline

Did you know there is a After hour Nurse Advice Call Line 1-866-470-2015. This phone number is 24 hours and 7 days a week.

New CDC Fact Sheets

New fact sheets from the CDC are now live

Consumer page: When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated | CDC
Guidance: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People | CDC
PDF Table: Choosing Safer Activities Table
Html Table: Choosing Safer Activities | CDC
Highlight box: Daily Activities and Going Out | COVID-19 | CDC
Highlight box: Prevent Getting Sick | CDC

Teressa Martinez, FNP-C
Acting CEO
David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic
6203 Agency Loop
Wellpinit, WA  99040
509-258-4517 ext 4142
Fax 509-258-6757

Seasonal Allergies and Overlapping COVID-19 Symptoms

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/covid-19-cold-flu-and-allergies-differences/art-20503981

Lots of concern about seasonal allergies and overlapping COVID-19 symptoms – please call the clinic with further questions.

Thank you,
Teressa Martinez, FNP-C
Acting CEO
David C. Wynecoop Memorial Clinic
6203 Agency Loop
Wellpinit, WA  99040
509-258-4517 ext 4142
Fax 509-258-6757

COVID-19 Vaccine update for the week of February 16, 2021

Improve the Fit and Filtration of Your Mask to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 | CDC

COVID-19 Vaccine update for the week of February 16, 2021:

 The Wellpinit Service Unit expects 100 Prime (first) doses and 100 booster (second) doses to administer this week.

 The Wellpinit Clinic is currently scheduling individuals whom are: 

  • Essential personnel working on the reservation
  • Individuals 40 years and older
  • Individuals 18 years and older with two or more high risk medical conditions
  • Individuals 18 and older in multi-generational households

 AND:

  • Active patient at Wellpinit Clinic, or
  • Resides on the Spokane Reservation or
  • Essential personnel working on the Spokane Reservation

If no appointments are available for this week you will be placed on the waiting list and called as soon as next week’s distribution is announced. 

Please remember to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card with you to your booster shot appointment. 

 NOTICE:

A mass vaccine clinic is tentatively scheduled for February 25, 2021 at the Powwow Grounds.  We expect 300 doses.  This is for FIRST vaccines only.  The booster date is March 25, 2021. 

  • Open to individuals 18  years and older whom are active clinic users or reside on the Spokane Reservation
  • Picture ID required to determine birthdate and residency
  • You must be able to attend the booster date 3/25/2021
  • More information to be released as available

 

Please contact clinic staff with any vaccine or scheduling questions at 258-4517.

COVID-19 Vaccine update for the week of February 8, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine update for the week of February 8, 2021:

 The Wellpinit Service Unit expects 100 Prime (first) doses and 100 booster (second) doses to administer this week.

 The Wellpinit Clinic is currently scheduling individuals whom are: 

  • Essential personnel working on the reservation
  • Individuals 40 years and older
  • Individuals 18 years and older with two or more high risk medical conditions
  • Individuals 18 and older in multi-generational households

 AND:

  • Active patient at Wellpinit Clinic, or
  • Resides on the Spokane Reservation or
  • Essential personnel working on the Spokane Reservation

 If no appointments are available for this week you will be placed on the waiting list and called as soon as next week’s distribution is announced. 

Please remember to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card with you to your booster shot appointment. 

 NOTICE:

A mass vaccine clinic is tentatively scheduled for February 25, 2021 at the Powwow Grounds.  We expect 300 doses.  This is for FIRST vaccines only.  The booster date is March 25, 2021. 

  • Open to individuals 18  years and older whom are active clinic users or reside on the Spokane Reservation
  • Picture ID required to determine birthdate and residency
  • You must be able to attend the booster date 3/25/2021
  • More information to be released as available

 

Please contact clinic staff with any vaccine or scheduling questions at 258-4517.

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