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Health Beat: It’s not too late to protect yourself

WebPatients can schedule an appointment to receive the flu, RSV, or COVID vaccine through Patient Gateway, or by calling the hospital call center at 508-684-4500. …

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Respiratory illness cases rising on Martha’s Vineyard

WebThe Martha’s Vineyard boards of health issued a warning for Islanders to be cautious of various respiratory diseases this winter. These include COVID-19, flu, and …

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Mental health awareness

WebThe ideas of mental health and celebration might not typically be paired. But Amy Nelson, the programming coordinator at the Oak Bluffs library, has arranged an …

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Health Imperatives granted $374,000 for new program

WebHealth Imperatives Martha’s Vineyard has been awarded $374,000 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the implementation of a new program aimed …

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Island clinic to provide abortion services

WebThe governor announced Wednesday that Health Imperatives on Martha's Vineyard is a recipient of grant funds to allow for abortion and other reproductive …

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Flu clinic open to public on Nov. 7

WebAn Island-wide partnership of health organizations will be offering a flu clinic open to the public on Nov. 7, according to officials at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. The …

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A quick list of community resources

WebUpdated August 4 Senior services M.V. Center for Living, 508-939-9440 Tisbury Council on Aging, 508-696-4205 Oak Bluffs Council on Aging, 508-693-4509 …

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Island health agents confirm COVID uptick

WebThe Martha’s Vineyard boards of health say that they are seeing a higher number of COVID-19 cases over the past month. Spokesperson for the six Island boards …

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No need to go off-Island for these healthcare services

WebDon’t be confused by the schedules mentioned above; making an appointment for any of the specialties at the hospital is easier than it may sound. Just call …

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Hospital doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to cardiac care

WebFebruary is Heart Month. No, not because Valentine’s Day falls midway through the month, but to raise awareness about heart health. Heart disease is the …

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Emergency Department uses pediatric training to stay sharp

WebThe training was held during Emergency Nurses Appreciation Week, a time when the critical role played by these nurses in the health and well-being of patients is …

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Housing, nursing shortage impacts on-Island healthcare staffing.

WebAlthough the pandemic is considered over, some Island healthcare providers are still feeling its effects on employment. Martha’s Vineyard Hospital has nearly 200 …

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The aging of Martha’s Vineyard: Costs, benefits, and opportunities

WebPerhaps the most revealing projected aging demographic is that by 2030, slightly more than a decade from now, 1 in 3 Vineyarders will be 65 or older. Better …

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Healey backs abortion access during Vineyard visit

WebGov. Maura Healey arrived on Martha’s Vineyard on Thursday, with her first public appearance as governor at Health Imperatives in Tisbury. The Health Imperatives …

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Treating substance-use disorder on Martha’s Vineyard

WebMarina Lent is no stranger to substance-use disorder. She became an emergency medical technician when she first moved to Martha’s Vineyard in 1999, and …

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‘The future of nursing home care on-Island’

WebAccording to research conducted by Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard (HAMV), the senior demographic on the Island is growing rapidly, and the data shows …

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Joint School provides the calm before the surgery

WebTo learn more about Joint School, call 508-957-9531. To schedule an appointment with the orthopedics department, call 508-696-1052. Health Beat is …

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Nip sales end on the Vineyard

WebAn Island health expert says the ban won’t address the core of alcoholism. The last nips being sold at Your Market on Tuesday, April 30. —Eunki Seonwoo The last …

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Under the microscope

WebDr. Lisa Nagy was recently featured in a 2018 Netflix docuseries that delves into the world of undiagnosed diseases and chronic illnesses with no determinable …

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