DOH-Collier in partnership with the Healthcare Network will provide COVID-19 vaccine administration beginning January 11th at North Collier Regional Park. Note: There will be a limited amount of vaccine distributed per day per site. Collier County will continue to receive the vaccine in the following weeks. Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine can be made via Eventbrite, starting … Read more
Yesterday, NCH hosted a media event to share that beginning Friday, January 8, 2021, vaccine administration will also be expanded to include members of the community age 65 years and older. Those members in our community who are 65 years and over will be able to sign up Thursday, January 7 at 12 NOON when the sign-up … Read more
Collier Public Schools recently posted this document on testing availability in the area: COVID-19 Testing Sites
Are you a SENIOR 65+ or part of a HIGH RISK GROUP? The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has received the COVID-19 vaccine. There will be a limited amount of vaccine distributed per day per site (see latest schedule below) and will be made available by appointment to persons 65 years and … Read more
Although COVID-19 has changed the world, it hasn’t changed the fact that hospitals are the safest place to be if there’s a heart attack, stroke or other medical emergency. Delaying the 911 call that gets you to the hospital can be dangerous — even deadly. Here’s why the coronavirus shouldn’t make you hesitate or doubt … Read more
Dear SWICFT Health Member: I hope this note finds you in good health. We are in very difficult and unusual times with this COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that most of our patients, if not all, are doing well. I would like to think that is in part because of the care we provide … Read more
Clinicians throughout the United States have reported treating fewer patients than normal for heart attack and stroke symptoms since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American College of Cardiology (ACC), hoping to address this phenomenon, is now urging patients who need critical care to seek the treatment they need instead of delaying it out … Read more
To our SWICFT Cardiology Patients: This week marks what will hopefully be the peak of the initial wave of COVID-19 infections nationwide. The peak for the state of Florida however is currently projected for the beginning of May. Because this disease is disproportionately causing more severe illness in older individuals with cardiovascular disease, it is … Read more
