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Be a #VaccineMVP, Get Vaccinated Today

The number of Covid-19 cases in Arkansas is going up very fast and the Delta variant is putting younger and healthier people in the hospital. This is a dangerous virus and it can cause serious health problems and even death.

The vaccine helps prevent you from getting Covid-19. Some people who are vaccinated do still get the virus, but they are much less likely to have serious complications or to be hospitalized. Almost all the people hospitalized in Arkansas right now with Covid-19 are unvaccinated.

There is a free, easy, and safe way to protect yourself from Covid-19. Right now, anyone who is 12 or older can get a Covid-19 vaccine at no cost to themselves.

Arkansas Medicaid covers the cost of the vaccine for Medicaid clients. You will be asked for your Medicaid card, but you will not be required to pay anything for the vaccine. Medicaid patients can also get FREE transportation to get vaccinated and the vaccine visit will not count against the 12 office visits you get each year.

Getting vaccinated is the best option to protect yourself from the virus.

Call Healthy Connections at 888-710-8220 to schedule your vaccination appointment.

If you need a ride to get vaccinated, Arkansas Medicaid provides clients non-emergency transportation by calling 888-987-1200.

Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get vaccinated?

Healthy Connections Community Health Network clinics are offering the Covid-19 vaccine. Visit www.healthy-connections.org/locations to find a clinic near you. Or call 888-710-8220.

How can Medicaid patients get free transportation?

You can get FREE transportation to get vaccinated and the vaccine visit will not count against the 12 office visits you get each year.

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Why should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?

Rigorous studies have found the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to be safe and effective. Getting the vaccine will keep you healthy, and it represents the best option for returning to normal.

What are the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines?

Your arm may be sore, red or warm to touch after COVID-19 vaccine as with any vaccine. Fever, headache (a sign that your immune system is building up protection to COVID-19 disease), and muscle aches are common side effects of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

What about long-term side effects?

FDA and CDC are continuing to monitor for safety, to make sure even long-term side effects are identified. If a safety issue is detected, immediate action will take place to determine if the issue is related to the COVID-19 vaccine and determine the best course of action.

Do I need a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine and if so, when?

Yes. Healthy Connections is offering the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. The second dose is due no sooner than 28 days.

Who is recommended to receive a third dose?

CDC now recommends an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) for people who are moderate to severely immunocompromised because they are more at risk of serious, prolonged illness.

If I have had 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine and have close contact with a positive case, do I need to quarantine?

suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine)
• Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure

Fully vaccinated persons who do not quarantine should still watch for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure. If they experience symptoms, they should be clinically evaluated for COVID-19.

Also, vaccinated persons should continue to follow current guidance to protect themselves and others, including wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, avoiding poorly ventilated spaces, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands often, following CDC travel guidance, and following any applicable workplace or school guidance, including guidance related to personal protective equipment use or SARS-CoV-2 testing.

Should I get the Covid-19 vaccine if I am pregnant?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) continue to recommend that the vaccine be available to pregnant individuals. There is no evidence that the vaccine can lead to loss of fertility. While fertility was not specifically studied in the clinical trials of the vaccine, no loss of fertility has been reported among trial participants or among the millions who have received the vaccines since their authorization, and no signs of infertility appeared in animal studies. Loss of fertility is scientifically unlikely.

Can I get the Covid-19 vaccine at the same time with flu vaccine or any other vaccine?

Yes, Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines may be administered with routine vaccines simultaneously, on the same day, or at any interval.

Can the Covid-19 vaccine give someone with Covid-19 disease?

No, COVID-19 vaccines cannot give someone COVID-19 disease. They do not contain the virus that causes COVID-19.

Covid-19 Vaccine Available

The Healthy Connections Community Health Network now has the Covid-19 vaccine. We will be distributing it based on the needs in the communities we serve. If you need to be vaccinated, please visit www.healthy-connections.org/vaccine. There you can join our community-based waitlist. When demand gets high enough, we will schedule vaccine appointments based on this waitlist.

Or you can call 888-710-8220 to either join the waitlist or get more information.

 

Memorial Day Appointments Available

As a part of our mission to make healthcare more accessible, most Healthy Connections Community Health Network clinic locations will be open on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021.

The following clinics will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.:

Clinics closed on Memorial Day:

Call 888-710-8220 for appointments.

Mental Health Just As Important

Remember: your mental health is equally important as your physical health!!

Have you ever needed a mental break or stress reliever, but didn’t know what to do? Here are some of our favorite ways to calm our minds and de-stress!.

Digital Detox

Spending hours scrolling through social media can be detrimental to our mental health, even if we don’t realize it. Take a break from the mindless scrolling for the evening or day.

Practice mindfulness

Becoming more mindful allows us to become aware of where we are and what we’re doing, without becoming overwhelmed. Find a quiet spot where you can sit alone for just a few minutes. Follow the sensation of your breath as it goes in and out. When you notice your mind has begun to wander, return your attention to your breathing.

Gratitude

It’s easy to go throughout the day focusing on the negatives rather than the positives. At the end of the day or week, reflect on the highs and positives you experienced. Keep a journal to write them in, or simply think about them as you drift off to sleep.

Self-care

Take a hot bath, go for a walk, cook your favorite dinner, or simply go outside for some fresh air. Be sure you are taking time to relax and nourish your mind.

Evolve Behavioral Health and Medication Management offers individual (adults and children), family, and group counseling at locations in Little Rock, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs, Mount Ida, and Mena. Call 800-409-6250 for appointments. Visit www.evolvebhs.com for more information.

Masks Required at Clinics

For the safety of our patients, visitors, and staff, the Healthy Connections Community Health Network will continue to require masks in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.

Thank you for your cooperation.

February Employees of the Month

We’re excited to announce our February 2021 Healthy Connections Community Health Network employees of the month:

WEST: Janet Dean

EAST: Selma Hinshaw

Each month we ask for employees to be nominated for this award for their exemplification of the Healthy Connections Three Pillars: Excellence, Compassion, and Community. These pillars are considered heavily when choosing winners.

As winners, Janet and Selma are winners of a $50 gift card or one day off work.

Janet works as a Finance Assistant with Healthy Connections. She is responsible for employee payroll, taxes, and insurance reconciliation.

Her co-workers nominated her for this award:

  • “Janet is a fine example of an employee that is all in. She works extra hours to ensure that the payroll is delivered on time to our employees. She demonstrates excellence in her completeness and her attention to detail and compassion in regards to how much she cares for the employees is that she is extremely concerned if something goes wrong with payroll and she cannot get it done for one reason or another. She is an amazing person and employee and we are very lucky to have her here.”
  • “Janet is such a hard worker. She stays focused and on task always. She cares about her job and doing it to the best of her abilities.”

Selma is the practice manager for the Malvern and Arkadelphia clinics. Her co-workers had this to say about her when nominating:

  • “Selma has a ‘can do’ attitude. She is a positive person to work with, a team player, and exemplifies an example of what we should all strive to be.”
  • “She deserves recognition for all her hard work. She is a wonderful leader and leads by example.  She is the type of manager who wouldn’t ask someone to do something she wouldn’t do.  She has come in and covered phones, checking patients in/out, and numerous tasks to help out her clinics.  She is always smiling and positive. She communicates well between both Arkadelphia and Malvern.  I feel much supported by her and I think she is very deserving of the employee of the month.”
  • “Selma has been a wonderful addition to HCI. Her values and priority to our patients and clinics have been refreshing. She has been wonderful to work with.”

Congratulations to both Janet and Selma.

Do you know who should be our next to be recognized? Nominate by visiting www.healthy-connections.org/nominate.