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FALL 2023 VACCINE INFORMATION (pdf version)


COVID-19 VACCINES
The FDA and CDC have approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. Valley Medical Group supports vaccination and the CDC recommendations.


ADULT PATIENTS: Adult patients please contact your local pharmacy for the updated COVID-19 vaccine.


PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: Valley Medical Group expects to receive COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months thru 18 years in the near future.


FLU VACCINES:
Valley Medical Group has received flu vaccines and recommends the flu vaccine for all ages.
Valley Medical Group provides vaccines during medical appointments and scheduled “flu clinic” appointments.


RESPIRATORY SYNCTIAL VIRUS (RSV) VACCINE
The CDC has recently recommended that patients 60 years and older consider getting the new RSV vaccine when it becomes available this fall. RSV is a virus that causes an upper respiratory infection that can lead to hospitalizations and associated complications, including death. Patients who are at greatest risk from the infections are those with heart disease, chronic lung disease, immunosuppressed patients and/or patients living in long term care facilities. Valley Medical Group supports you getting this vaccine if you have one of these conditions. Please contact your local pharmacy for the vaccine.


BEYFORTUS MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY MEDICATION

Beyfortus is a prescription medicine used to help prevent a serious lung disease caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in:

  • Newborns and babies under 1 year of age born during or entering their first RSV season.

  • Children up to 24 months of age who remain at risk of severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.

Valley Medical Group expects to receive Beyfortus when it is made available through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

 

 

                                           THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP!
 

Valley Medical Group has been selected in several categories in this year’s Daily Hampshire Gazette Readers Choice Awards:

 

Winner: Best Family Doctor/General Practice

Finalist: Best Physical Therapy

Finalist: Best Podiatry Practice, Dr. Erskine

 

We are thrilled to be selected by patients and community members for the honor and privilege to provide your medical care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) launched a statewide survey to improve community health. The 2023 Community Health Equity Survey was co-designed with residents and community partners across the state and examines the root causes of health outcomes to identify community strengths, gaps, health needs, concerns, inequities, and unintended consequences related to public health crises. Responses will be gathered through early fall 2023.

 

DPH’s Community Health Equity Initiative will use the survey findings to build on the state’s efforts to provide access to social and economic opportunities that keep people healthy, like affordable housing, reliable transportation, and nutritious, affordable food. The information you share will help DPH and community partners determine how best to allocate funding, improve programming, and develop policies to address health inequities. 

 

Who should take this survey? This survey is intended for anyone over the age of 14 who lives in Massachusetts. DPH specifically seeks to hear from communities who have been impacted by health inequities. 

 

How to take the survey: You may take the survey with a computer, phone or tablet. It will take around 15-25 minutes to complete. You can choose to complete the survey in Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Chinese (simplified or traditional), English, Haitian Creole, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Those who are deaf or hard of hearing can also take the survey in American Sign Language later this summer.

 

Link for the survey: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/take-the-community-health-equity-survey

 

Let’s make sure the voices of Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties are represented in this data.

 

 

 

 

 

May 9, 2023

 

Dear VMG Community,

 

Massachusetts is lifting the health care mask mandate as of the end of the day May 11th.  Given these changes and public health recommendations, Valley Medical Group is making the following changes:

 

  • May 12th:  End of the mask mandate at Valley Medical Group.  Masks will no longer be universally required for patients, staff or practitioners who do not exhibit signs of respiratory illness.  

  • Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is welcome to do so.

  • Masks will still be required for individuals with signs of respiratory illness or concern for Covid-19.

  

We understand that there will be a range of reactions to these decisions.  We hope that as a community we can continue to support and respect one another and allow each person to navigate their personal safety, as they deem appropriate. 

 

Thankfully, we are now in an era where things have shifted, we have substantial population-level immunity from infection and vaccines, treatments that work, and currently a variant of Covid-19 virus that is less dangerous.  We will continue to remain apprised of updates in best practices and ask for your cooperation when policies and procedures need to shift or be updated.

 

Take care,

 

Dr. Marguerite Gump

Medical Director 

Valley Medical Group’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Mission

 

Our DEI Committee’s mission is to foster a culture that includes and values diverse social identities where staff and patients feel welcome working and receiving services in our organization. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to interact with our patients and staff equitably with respect and dignity.

We commit to support our mission by seeking feedback and revising our policies and procedures, and we will continue to provide all members of our organization with the tools necessary through dialogue and education, to participate in the work of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization.

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patient centered care at VMG​

OUR STAFF TAKES PRIDE IN SERVING ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, AND

CHILDREN IN A COURTEOUS AND RESPECTFUL MANNER.

PATIENT CENTERED Care


At VMG, you select a primary care practitioner as your first stop for any preventative or acute care. Your primary care practitioner will, over time, get to know you and your family, your preferences and values for medical care, and be in the best position to provide education, support, encouragement, and care whenever necessary.

Valley Medical Group
CONTACT US

Valley Medical Group can be contacted through each of our offices listed below.​

31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
Phone (413) 256-8561
Fax 1-866-644-0869

 

Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

 

Full service laboratory on site.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

 

238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
Phone (413) 529-9300
Fax 1-866-644-0870

Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

          Telephones, 8am-5pm

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Full service laboratory on site.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone (413) 774-6301
Fax 1-866-644-0871

Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

         Telephones, 8am-5pm

Saturday Urgent Care, 10am-1pm

         Telephones, 9am-1pm

Full service laboratory on site.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

 
CONTACT US

Valley Medical Group can be contacted through each of our offices listed below.​

31 Hall Drive
Amherst, MA 01002
Phone (413) 256-8561
Fax 1-866-644-0869

 

Office Hours: 
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Monday _ Friday Telephones, 7am-5pm
Monday – Friday Urgent Care 5pm – 6pm by appointment
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Full service laboratory on site.
Hours are Monday–Friday, 7am–4:20pm
Scheduled Appointments Encouraged

 

 

238 Northampton Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
Phone (413) 529-9300
Fax 1-866-644-0870

Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Monday _ Friday Telephones, 7am-5pm

Monday – Friday Urgent Care 5pm – 6pm by appointment

Closed Saturday and Sunday

 

Full service laboratory on site.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 6:20am–4:20pm

Scheduled Appointments Encouraged

329 Conway Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone (413) 774-6301
Fax 1-866-644-0871

Office Hours: 
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Monday _ Friday Telephones, 7am-5pm
Monday – Friday Urgent Care 5pm – 6pm by appointment
Saturday Urgent Care, 10am-1pm by appointment
Saturday Telephones, 9am-1pm

Full service laboratory on site.
Hours are Monday–Friday, 6am–4:20pm
Saturday, 7am - 10:20am
Scheduled Appointments Encouraged

 

 

70 Main Street
Florence, MA 01062
Phone (413) 586-8400
Fax 1-866-644-0872

Office Hours: 

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Monday _ Friday Telephones, 7am-5pm

Monday – Friday Urgent Care 5pm – 6pm by appointment

Saturday Urgent Care, 9am-4pm by appointment

Sunday Urgent Care 9am – 12noon

Saturday Telephones, 8am-4pm

Sunday Telephones 8am – 12noon

 

Full service laboratory on site.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 6:30am–4:20pm

Saturday, 8am - 11:20am

Scheduled Appointments Encouraged

 
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