Important Information & Medical Advice
BREAST CANCER SCREENING WITH MAMMOGRAPHY
Mammography is an important screening exam used for the detection of breast cancer. To schedule a mammogram at the University of Vermont Medical Center, please call (802) 847-2446 or you…
Paxlovid not covered by your insurance? Try this:
The days of free Paxlovid to treat Covid illness are gone. If your insurance does not pay for Paxlovid, try going to one of these links for a coupon. Keep…
Trouble sleeping?
For chronic trouble sleeping, non-pharmacologic interventions have the best track records. Specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is very helpful. Acknowledging that it is difficult to find a therapist…
FREE COVID TESTS
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Go to covid.gov/tests to order.
FLU VACCINES ARE IN
We are scheduling flu clinic appointments for flu vaccines at both Evergreen Williston (426 Industrial Ave.) and Alder Brook (8 Essex Way). Give us a call or send us a…
RSV DISEASE AND VACCINE INFORMATION
Evergreen in Williston and Alder Brook in Essex DO NOT HAVE the RSV vaccine. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an old disease, but has become a popular talking point because…
COVID VACCINE UPDATE
We anticipate having the newest Covid vaccine booster in late September or October. Currently we do not have any form of Covid vaccine at our offices.
Dense breast tissue on mammogram
Breast density on mammogram is reported as one of four categories. After a routine screening mammogram, about 50% of women receive results indicating they have either heterogeneously dense or extremely…
It Is Not Too Late for a Flu Vaccine
We still have a supply of adult flu vaccines, including high dose for adults 65 and older. If you have not yet received a flu vaccine this season, we encourage…