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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. Health Beat is sponsored by Martha

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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 services.

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Healey backs abortion access during Vineyard visit

WEBHealey’s visit to the health clinic on the Vineyard comes near the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold Mississippi’s abortion ban and a narrow vote to overturn

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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 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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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 clinic will be open

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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 at helping reduce hunger and improve

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

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 health habits, breakthroughs in medical

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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 508-684-4500, or if you prefer

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Governor Healey to visit the Vineyard

WEBHealey is expected to visit the Island Food Pantry as well as Health Imperatives, a reproductive health clinic. Imperatives was provided state funding at the end of last year to offer medical

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Health Beat: Tick-borne diseases: We’re not out of the …

WEBTesting for tick-borne diseases at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital this summer backed up that assumption. The hospital conducted 1,084 babesia tests from June 1 to August 23, with 27 positive results

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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 sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. It

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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 Edgartown Council on Aging (the Anchors), 508

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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 openings, and a local hospice

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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 that while there were 2,699 elders in 2010

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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 Maura Valley, issued a statement on

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Statistics show Island’s challenges with SUD

WEBDrug and alcohol abuse on Martha’s Vineyard is more prevalent than it is in most of the rest of the country. According to the 2004 Health Report, 31 percent of full-time adult Vineyarders

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SHINE: Serving Health Information Needs of Everyone

WEBFor those who prefer to view Medicare plan choices and costs online, please visit medicare.gov, then click on find a provider, and click on the health and drug plan tab. Helpful telephone numbers

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Martha’s Vineyard Hospital honors employees for excellence

WEBMartha’s Vineyard Hospital held its annual Partnership in Excellence Award ceremony on Friday, April 27. The event honored four employees and two department teams for leadership and innovation

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