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ERMC Updates Visitor Policy
September 23, 2021
VISITOR POLICY UPDATE Visiting hours are from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Visitors must enter through the main lobby or ER entrance. Visitors must acknowledge their temperature, any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, and if they have had any exposure to COVID-19. If a visitor does not meet the screening criteria, they...
read moreIvermectim FAQ
September 20, 2021
1. What is ivermectin? Ivermectin is a drug that is often used in the U.S. to treat or prevent parasites in animals. Ivermectin tablets are sometimes used at very specific doses to treat some parasitic worms in humans, and there are also topical (on the skin) formulations for head lice...
read moreERMC Offering COVID-19 Infusions
August 27, 2021
Patient Infusion Instructions Your physician will send orders and information to the hospital to schedule your infusion. Please do not call the hospital or infusion clinic to schedule your appointment. You will receive a phone call from ERMC to schedule your infusion as soon as your physician faxes over ALL information that...
read morePfizer vaccine FDA approval FAQ
August 26, 2021
What does it mean that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? Receiving full approval means the Pfizer vaccine now carries the FDA's strongest endorsement of safety and effectiveness. This is based on thorough research and comprehensive data review over many, many months. What...
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 25, 2021
One of the safest and most effective ways we can protect not only our health but the health of others is by getting vaccinated against preventable diseases. Following recommended vaccination schedules can help ensure that you and your family stay healthy and protected from preventable serious disease.
read moreCOVID-19 FAQ- 3rd Dose for Immunocompromised Individuals
August 19, 2021
Why is a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine necessary? Is it not as effective as we thought? COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and highly effective, even against the Delta variant. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends an additional dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and...
read moreHeat Illness and Safety
July 6, 2021
The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn By Rebecca Lucas, DNP, FNP-C Family Practice When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away...
read moreYour Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today
June 1, 2021
June 2021 Monthly Health Article – Men’s Health Month Your Health Now: 4 Simple Ways Men Can Take Control of Their Health Today by Rebecca Lucas DNP, APRN, FNP-C There is a long-standing perception that women tend to focus on their health more than men do. Unfortunately, it’s a perception that rings all...
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