Rachael Severance, Author at Be Healthy Maine

COVID-19 Vaccination Info Sessions in Amharic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Oromo, Tagalog, Tigrigna, Spanish

Posted on February 11, 2021 (February 19, 2021)

UW Medicine (Seattle, Washington) has developed online information sessions about the COVID-19 vaccines in plain English and a number of other languages. All sessions are available as recordings. A list of upcoming sessions: Cantonese: Friday, February 12 1-1:30pm PST https://washington.zoom.us/j/98293911871 Mandarin: Tuesday, February 16 2-2:30pm PST https://washington.zoom.us/j/99766525594 Amharic: Tuesday, February 16 3-3 :30pm PST […]

World Day of the Sick

Posted on February 11, 2021

The World Day of the Sick was introduced by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1992, who called upon the faithful to pray and reflect on those who are sick and struggling, and to recognize and honor all persons who work in healthcare and serve as caregivers. In his message for the 29th World Day […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Update – February 7, 2020

Posted on February 7, 2021

Governor Mills announced state-wide plans to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals within the tiering group 1-B. 1B is dedicated to protecting vulnerable residents and frontline workers. There are several priority levels within the 1B category. The Maine CDC has instructed that at this time, the only group eligible to receive vaccine within the 1B category […]

Stay Safe in the Snow!

Posted on February 1, 2021

Finally…a good ole Nor’easter is on the way. Follow these tips to stay safe as we prepare for the storm. Stay off roads. Only drive if absolutely necessary, and if you do have to drive tomorrow, give yourself plenty of time to get to where you need to go safely. Stay indoors and dress warmly. […]