(608) 647-6321 COVID-19 Information HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL TODAY! COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Locations include: Richland Hospital Clinic Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm | Offering Pfizer and Pfizer boosters Monday – Friday 3:20pm – 5:00 | Offering Pfizer for 5- 11 year old’s **Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian Tuesdays 8:30am – 10:30am | Offering Johnson & Johnson Muscoda Health Center – Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Spring Green Medical Center – Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm To schedule an appointment call (608) 647-6321. Additional Vaccination Sites: Center Pharmacy – Monday to Saturday during normal business hours By Appointments Walmart – Richland Center By Appointments Public Health Department Wednesdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm Vaccine Update Vaccine doses will be provided to all patients or community members at no out-of-pocket cost. However the Richland Hospital will be charging an administration fee. The administration fee will be 100% paid by your health insurance plan, Medicare, Medicaid, Employer, or Federal Government, so please bring your insurance card and Identification with you to the Vaccination Clinic. *Bring your red, white, and blue Medicare card or Medicare Number when you go to get your vaccine, so our health care provider or pharmacy can bill Medicare. Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there’s no cost to you. Who Needs an additional dose COVID-19 Vaccine? Currently, CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have: Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome) Advanced or untreated HIV infection Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them. When can I get a COVID-19 vaccine booster? DHS recommends that the following populations SHOULD receive a booster dose of Pfizer at least 6 months after receiving their second dose of Pfizer in order to further strengthen their immunity: People 65 years and older All residents in long-term care People ages 50–64 years with certain underlying medical conditions(link is external): Cancer Chronic kidney disease Chronic lung diseases, including COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate-to-severe), interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension Dementia or other neurological conditions Diabetes (type 1 or type 2) Down syndrome Heart conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies or hypertension) HIV infection Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) Liver disease Overweight and obesity Pregnancy Sickle cell disease or thalassemia Smoking, current or former Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant Stroke or cerebrovascular disease, which affects blood flow to the brain Substance use disorders DHS recommends that the following populations MAY receive a booster dose of Pfizer at least six months after receiving their second dose of Pfizer vaccine, after considering their individual risks and benefits: People ages 18–49 years with certain underlying medical conditions(link is external) (see above) People ages 18–64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of their job or institutional settings. Occupations at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission include front line essential workers and health care workers: First responders (health care workers, firefighters, police, staff at congregate care facilities) Education staff (teachers, support staff, childcare workers) Food and agriculture workers Manufacturing workers Corrections workers U.S. Postal Service workers Public transit workers Grocery store workers This list could be updated in the future. COVID-19 Information TESTING OPTIONS Walgreens Hartig Drug Stores Center Pharmacy Spring Green Fire/EMS – Mondays 11:00am – 1:00pm Richland County Fairgrounds – Mondays 9:00 – 11:00am VISITOR RESTRICTIONS To keep our patients, visitors, and community safe during this time, we are allowing zero visitor/support person per patient in the facility at one time. Exceptions including one support person, per patient in the building at one time: • Clinic Visits • Birth Center • Outpatient Services • Minors HOSPITAL COVID-19 TESTING Testing is available by appointment ONLY Please call the hospital to schedule an appointment (608) 647-6321. For exposed or mildly symptomatic patients – No provider evaluation (testing only.) Results within 2-4 days. Tele-Health Appointments When in-person visits are limited to you, a tele-health appointment is a great way to see and discuss your concerns with a provider. LEARN MORE 2020© The Richland Hospital, Inc. 333 E Second Street, Richland Center, WI 53581| (608) 647-6321 | Privacy Policy | Myrichlandhospital.com | Nondiscrimation | Translation