A message from our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Bill Borgos:
As you may be aware, the Biden administration has announced that additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine may be recommended for the general population beginning 8 months after completion of the original vaccination series, but no earlier than September 20th.
At this point, the announcement appears to only apply to persons who received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. It is not known if this recommendation will apply to persons who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
We expect to receive detailed guidance from the CDC and NYSDOH in the coming weeks.
Once we receive this guidance, we will work with our local and regional partners to help coordinate vaccination opportunities for our patients and our community.
We will post updates as details become available. In order to not overwhelm phone lines, we ask that you refrain from calling our health centers with “additional vaccine dose questions” until more information is available.
We will do our best to keep our patients up to date. Thank you for your patience.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available at many of our health center locations. Visit www.vaccines.gov to find vaccine options available (including boosters) near you.
If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine, please choose one of the following to get vaccinated:
If you have already received your COVID-19 vaccine, please help us update your patient record:
We are here to help! If you have any questions or concerns regarding the vaccine, we urge you to contact your health care team by phone or via the patient portal to discuss.
Hudson Headwaters-run COVID-19 vaccination clinics are restricted to full and part-time New York State residents or employees who work in New York State who are deemed eligible to receive the vaccine. You do not have to be a Hudson Headwaters patient to receive the vaccine at one of our clinics if you are eligible, according to New York State.
Hudson Headwaters has COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for eligible patients at our upcoming clinics (select “General Practice” under specialty):
Please contact health centers directly for the most up-to-date information on the types of vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) available at that location.
COVID-19 tests are available at Hudson Headwaters health centers for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Please call your health center to discuss and schedule the best COVID-19 test option for you.
If you are not yet a Hudson Headwaters patient, COVID-19 and antibody testing is available with a brief visit with one of our providers. This visit can be within a health center, urgent care, or in some cases, a telehealth appointment.
PLEASE CALL your Hudson Headwaters health center if you are experiencing symptoms, have been in close contact with a confirmed case, and/or have recently traveled to a country with an outbreak. Be ready to explain your symptoms, travel history and/or if you were exposed to coronavirus. Luckily, most patients only experience mild symptoms and will recover. For public safety, we strongly encourage home management when appropriate.
FAQs
Do I need to get tested?
It is important to get tested if you feel ill and/or have had close contact with someone who is either COVID-19 positive or suspected positive. You should also get tested if you have attended a recent protest or other large gatherings, or have recently traveled to a high-risk region, even if you are not experiencing symptoms.
How will I access my test results?
Log in to the Hudson Headwaters Patient Portal to view your test results online. If you are not yet registered for the patient portal, please create your account before your test. Please note: If you choose not to use the patient portal, notification of your test results may be delayed.
Is there a cost?
Charges may apply and depend on your insurance. Contact your health insurance carrier for more information.
As a healthcare organization, we have a responsibility to protect our patients, communities and colleagues from COVID-19. The best way to do that is by requiring that everyone working for Hudson Headwaters is fully vaccinated. Hudson Headwaters approached this decision with great care and in coordination with regional partners as increasing vaccination uptake is critical
Read more →If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccine, please choose one of the following to get vaccinated: Call your health center to schedule a vaccine appointment Visit hhhn.org/conronavirus and schedule a vaccine appointment at any of our 21 locations – it does not need to be at your regular health center Call your health center or go online to schedule
Read more →COVID-19 Vaccines – A message from our CEO, Dr. Tucker Slingerland Hudson Headwaters continues to work closely with public health officials to plan COVID-19 vaccine distribution. We understand and appreciate that many patients would like to know exactly when and how to access the vaccine. To help keep you informed, we will share regular updates
Read more →COVID-19 Vaccines – A message from our CEO, Dr. Tucker Slingerland Hudson Headwaters is working closely with public health officials and the New York State Department of Health to plan COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Initial supplies will be limited and given to health care workers per guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read more →QUEENSBURY (May 5, 2020) – Hudson Headwaters Health Network expands COVID-19 testing at drive-up locations at Champlain Family Health, West Mountain Health Services in Queensbury and Warrensburg Health Center. Community members must schedule an appointment before receiving a test. The expanded testing criteria includes anyone who is currently experiencing symptoms, along with those who believe
Read more →Hudson Headwaters and Glens Falls Hospital are working together in an “all-hands on deck” coordinated response to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Glen Falls region. Since the COVID-19 testing began outside the hospital Emergency Department (ED) more than 500 COVID-19 tests were completed in a joint effort between the two organizations. 68 more were tested
Read more →As new information is released by public health officials we are continuing to adjust our hours to do what is best for our patients and our staff. Please visit your health center’s location page to see the current hours of operation. A full list of health center locations can be found here. Please note, effective
Read more →New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline is open 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week, for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX
(1-833-697-4829).
New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
Our community partners can help you with many non-health related challenges. Visit our Community Resources page to find valuable resources available in your area and online.
Visit our How You Can Help page to find out about donations and ways to support our frontline workers.
Visit our Community Health Center Advocacy page to learn why COVID-19 relief funding is essential for Community Health Centers across the country.
Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and generous community support. Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). Hudson Headwaters Health Network is granted medical malpractice liability protection through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and are considered Federal employees with the Federal government acting as their primary insurer.
