Nov 14, 2022 | Healthcare
(Hyannis, MA – November 14, 2022) Cape Cod Healthcare has announced it will be relocating COVID-19 drive-through testing in Hyannis, effective November 20, from the current location on the Cape Cod Hospital campus to a revised testing site at 25 Communication Way,...
Feb 5, 2021 | Healthcare, Older Adults, State of Massachusetts
HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: Individuals ages 75 and over are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts. Appointments, while significantly limited at this time, can be scheduled online by visiting www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap. Residents enter their zip code...
Dec 9, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, Healthcare
Massachusetts is preparing for the safe, equitable, and effective delivery of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Learn about the approach and when you can expect to get vaccinated. WHEN CAN I GET THE VACCINE? The Baker-Polito Administration and the Department of Public...
Dec 9, 2020 | Healthcare
You must quarantine if you are not sick but are a close contact to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you’ve been traveling outside Massachusetts. You may be contacted by a local health official or the Commonwealth’s Community Tracing Collaborative...
Dec 9, 2020 | Healthcare
If you are sick and a healthcare provider tests you for COVID-19, or you are told by a healthcare provider that you have COVID-19, you must remain in isolation until a public health authority (the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, your local Board of Health,...
Dec 9, 2020 | Healthcare
Isolating and quarantining are related but distinct approaches to limiting COVID-19’s spread. In short: Isolate if you’re sick, quarantine if you have been exposed. You must isolate if you are symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19. This means...
Nov 20, 2020 | Healthcare
We are still safer at home while COVID-19 is present in Massachusetts. Download one of the flyers below and put it up in a place where people can view it. Wait and Quarantine after your test You must quarantine if you are symptomatic or if you were exposed to someone...
Sep 18, 2020 | Healthcare, State of Massachusetts
Influenza (flu) is a disease of the body’s respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu is caused by a virus and it can be very serious. Every year in the U.S. seasonal flu causes thousands of hospital admissions and deaths. Getting an annual...
Jul 30, 2020 | Board Of Health Updates, Healthcare, State of Massachusetts
All travelers entering Massachusetts—both out of state residents and Massachusetts residents returning home—must comply with a new travel order. This includes students returning to campuses for the fall semester. The new travel order requires all visitors and...
Jul 27, 2020 | Healthcare
Yesterday, the Baker-Polito Administration issued a public health order to prevent uninsured individuals from receiving surprise bills and copays because of a COVID-19 test. The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides a number of protections...
May 26, 2020 | Healthcare
This new interactive map provides an easy way to locate a COVID-19 test site, for those experiencing symptoms or who have been in close contact recently with a COVID-positive individual: mass.gov/CovidTestMap
Apr 30, 2020 | Healthcare
There are many things that you can do to help protect yourself and others from becoming infected with COVID-19. People who show no symptoms of illness may still be able to spread COVID-19. A face covering may help prevent you from spreading COVID-19 to other people. A...
Apr 27, 2020 | Healthcare
Buoy Health’s free Online Symptom Checker Individuals can use Buoy Health’s free online symptom checker to connect with telemedicine options. This tool is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a life-...
Apr 21, 2020 | Healthcare
“Don’t Wait” An urgent message from Cape Cod Healthcare We’re grateful that many of you have stayed at home and taken precautions to protect yourself and your families from COVID-19. Unfortunately, our doctors and caregivers are seeing people in need of medical...
Apr 20, 2020 | Healthcare
Blood centers throughout the country are experiencing a significant drop in donations which is limiting the ability for the nation’s blood supply to be adequately replenished. Jonathan DeCoste, senior blood donor recruiter at Cape Cod Healthcare has emphasized, “The...
Apr 10, 2020 | Healthcare
Apr 2, 2020 | Healthcare
Extended enrollment period through May 25 In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, an extended enrollment period is available through May 25, 2020 for qualified Massachusetts residents who are uninsured. On March 11, 2020, the Health Connector...
Mar 31, 2020 | Healthcare, Older Adults
If you or a loved one is a MassHealth PCA consumer and is struggling to receive services during the COVID-19 outbreak because your PCA is unavailable, contact the MassOptions hotline at 844-422-6277 to be connected with home health services in the region.
Mar 30, 2020 | Healthcare, Older Adults
Each of us can help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease by washing our hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds – especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. If soap and water are not available,...
Mar 20, 2020 | Healthcare
Due to an overwhelming demand for COVID-19 testing since the roll out of drive-through testing this week, Cape Cod Healthcare has revised its policy relative to physicians able to order testing for patients. As of March 20, 2020, a physician must have affiliated...
Mar 20, 2020 | Healthcare
Thank you for helping to stop the spread of the virus and protect others! See when you can stop home isolation: Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
Mar 19, 2020 | Healthcare
As of March 16, 2020, Cape Cod Healthcare, in partnership with Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, will provide drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing to patients with a doctor’s order from Cape Cod Healthcare. Testing will be held at Cape Cod...
Mar 19, 2020 | Healthcare
If you or someone in your household are under Self Quarantine, here are the six most important things you should be doing.
Mar 17, 2020 | Healthcare
More than 60 million people ages 65 and older and younger adults with long-term disabilities are covered by Medicare. Due to their older age and higher likelihood of having serious medical conditions than younger adults, virtually all Medicare beneficiaries are at...
Mar 17, 2020 | Healthcare
Effective March 15, 2020, we implemented the following restrictions until further notice: No visitors will be allowed at ANY Cape Cod Healthcare location, including: Cape Cod Hospital Falmouth Hospital Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod CCHC Laboratory Services...
