The Flu is here!

Posted on Sep 15, 2011

It is that time of year to think about stopping the spread of the Flu.

The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot.  Our office still has some available so please call if you would like to schedule yours.

To help prevent the spread of flu:

• Cover you cough.
• Wash your hands often and well.
• Keep yourself healthy with rest, exercise, and eathing healthy foods.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Stay home if you get sick.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.

For more information please go to one of the following links:

http://healthvermont.gov/

http://www.cdc.gov/

Introducing the Patient Portal

Posted on Aug 11, 2011

Announcing the New Patient Portal

• Exciting News Regarding Your Health Management!

 We are proud to inform you that Evergreen Family Health’s Patient Portal now offers the power of internet access to manage the most important aspects of your healthcare.  The Patient Portal enables our patients to communicate with their healthcare team easily, safely, and securely via the Internet, and to take a more active role in their health care.

Participating patients are given secure User IDs and passwords, enabling them to access the Patient Portal to:

•  view lab and diagnostic test results
• receive email reminders for upcoming appointments
• request and cancel appointments
• ask questions on the Patient Portal instead of calling the office
• view and print your personal health record, including immunization records and medication lists

 To learn more or to sign up, just call or let us know at your next visit. 

Begin today to save time and take an active role in managing your healthcare!

Important:  The Patient Portal is for non-emergency communications only.  As always, if you require immediate attention call our office or dial 911.

Lyme Disease

Posted on May 20, 2011

It’s Lyme Disease prevention time again.

Lyme disease is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacteria called a spirochete. The infection is transmitted by the bite of a black-legged tick, known as the deer tick.  In most cases, an infected tick must be attached for at least 36 hours in order to transmit Lyme disease.

Do I need to be seen?

• In most cases, if the whole tick has been removed and was on for less than 36 hours, the answer is no.
• If  you were not able to remove the whole tick or if it was on 36 hours or longer, then, yes you should call for an appointment.

We would like to refer you the Vermont Department of Health Website and/or the CDC website for more information.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LymeDisease/

http://www.healthvermont.gov/prevent/lyme/basics_qa.aspx