BERLIN â The COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the former Brown School will be up and operating this Thursday and Friday, serving those who have scheduled appointments.
The state last Friday started rolling out Phase 1B of its overall vaccination plan, signing up those 65 and older as well as those medically vulnerable. Individuals are urged to register through the state at vaccines.nh.gov or by calling 211. And register they did. By mid-Saturday, 175,000 people had registered, over half the 300,000 people the state estimates meet the criteria for Phase 1B.
âTodayâs roll-out exceeded expectations and the teams across state government deserve immense credit for their role in making today such a great success,â Gov. Chris Sununu said in a statement issued Friday afternoon. âBased on preliminary sign-ups we will be ready to hit the ground running and will vaccinate the hundreds of thousands of folks in Phase 1B as quickly as the federal government delivers
Local doctor named NH Pediatrician of the Year
December 20, 2020BERLIN The New Hampshire Children s Trust congratulates board member Dr. Brian Beals for being named Pediatrician of the Year by the New Hampshire Pediatric Society.
Dr. Beals has lived in the Berlin-Gorham area for the past 25 years, and currently practices at Coös County Family Health Services and as the pediatric medical director at nearby Androscoggin Valley Hospital. Despite the physical distance between pediatric subspecialty services, Beals has developed several niche areas to enhance his practice in a region that historically has been undeserved.
Dr. Beals is a provider, teacher, and advocate for both children and other professionals in his field. He remains a valued resource in his community, and goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care in the North Country region. The Children s Trust is honored to celebrate him and his achievements.
BERLIN â The first COVID-19 vaccines arrived at Androscoggin Valley Hospital Tuesday afternoon and vaccinations to high-risk health-care workers are scheduled for Thursday.
AVH Pharmacist Joshua Alonzo said the hospital this week is receiving a total of 40 doses in two shipments. The second shipment in set to arrive Friday. Alonzo and AVH System Director for Marketing.
Vice President James Patry said all three North Country Healthcare hospitals, which also include Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster and Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, received an allotment of the vaccine from the state.
Patry called the vaccines a huge step in getting the pandemic under control here but warned there is still a long way to go.