We are pleased to present the most up-to-date news to help keep you informed about current and emerging health threats that may impact our communities. Today’s Health Care Hub includes information about the status of COVID-19, INFLUENZA and MONKEYPOX across the state and nationally. Please click on any of the links provided to access additional information or resources. Thank you.
COVID-19
- CDC TRANSMISSION RATES: High
- YORK HOSPITAL INPATIENT CENSUS, 10/10/2022: 2 inpatients
- MAINE COVID HOSPITALIZATION SNAPSHOT
- COVID TREATMENT: Available at York Hospital’s COVID Treatment Center, York Walk-In location
- IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS: Evusheld is recommended as pre-exposure prophylaxis for all immunocompromised patients, given every six months by injection. Please contact your provider for information about eligibility, or visit the Maine CDC COVID-19 page.
- VISITOR POLICY: Our Visitor Policy remains unchanged (one visitor at a time with some exceptions)
- MASKING: Masking is required at all health care facilities.
INFLUENZA
- COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYEE DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINICS AT YORK WALK-IN CARE LOCATION
1 p.m. – 6 p.m. October 20,21; November 17,18 - INDICATORS FROM SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE POINT TO INCREASE IN FLU AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUS THIS YEAR, COVID will remain, but awareness of other respiratory infections should remain high
- CURRENT U.S. FLU ACTIVITY MAP
- MASKING: Masking is recommended for anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms.
MONKEYPOX
- VACCINE AND GENERAL INFORMATION: For general information about Monkeypox and/or vaccine availability, please visit the Maine CDC Monkeypox update page.
- TREATMENT AND TESTING: York Hospital has treatment and testing available. Contact your provider or a Walk-In Care location for additional information.
- Please reach out with any additional questions or concerns you may have to:
Timothy S. Pike, DO, MBA, CPE, FACP
Chief Medical Officer
(207) 351-2353
[email protected]
Charity A. Neal, RN
Executive Director
(207) 351-2013
[email protected]