By Kristy Warren

A flu shot is your best shot to beat influenza! Laurel Health will hold drive-through flu shot clinics throughout October at Laurel Pediatrics and all seven Laurel Health Center locations. Participants are encouraged to schedule ahead by calling the Laurel Health office of their choice, but walk-ins can be accommodated. Can't make it to an event? Laurel Health is also offering flu shots by appointment at our offices all fall. For a full list of upcoming drive-through events, click read more. 

By Kristy Warren

While we all hope we won’t have a reason to use it, everyone should have an emergency plan. Laurel Health shares what to pack in your emergency kit and tips for creating an effective family plan addressing common types of emergencies like fires, severe weather, natural disasters, and illness. The more contingencies you think about now when you are calm and have ample time to plan, the better prepared you’ll feel and the faster you can respond in a stressful situation. 

By Kristy Warren

Patients can now walk into the Troy Laurel Health Center at 45 Mud Creek Rd. and ask to be seen by the walk-in care provider on shift from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Walk-ins see a provider dedicated to walk-in care that day to avoid impacting appointment times for scheduled patients. This same-day access is designed to address healthcare needs that require prompt attention but do not warrant a trip to the ER like UTIs, tick bites, rashes, and strep throat. Routine follow-ups and wellness exams will continue to be scheduled visits. 

By Kristy Warren

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) temporarily waived the Medicaid renewal requirements so that people wouldn't lose coverage in the midst of a public health crisis. CMS is now resuming its original process for renewing Medicaid coverage. If you’re currently on Medicaid, you’ll be asked to complete a renewal application this year. Have questions or need help? Laurel Health can help you apply for Medicaid or find alternate coverage on Pennie.com. Call us at 570-723-3424. 

By Kristy Warren

The Laurel Health Centers wish everyone a healthy and safe Labor Day weekend to connect with friends and family. All Laurel Health sites will be closed on Monday, September 4 in recognition of the holiday, including all Laurel Health Centers, Laurel Pediatrics, Laurel Dental, and Laurel Behavioral Health. Have a question over the holiday? Our 24/7 nurse triage team will be available to help address non-urgent health questions and review appointments after hours. If you need immediate medical assistance over the holiday, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

By Kristy Warren

Need same-day care? Patients can now walk into the Wellsboro Laurel Health Center at 7 Water St. and ask to be seen by the dedicated walk-in care provider on shift from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Walk-ins will see a provider assigned to walk-in care that day to avoid impacting appointment times for scheduled patients. This same-day access is designed to better address healthcare needs that require prompt attention but do not warrant a trip to the ER like UTIs, tick bites, and strep throat. Routine follow-ups and wellness exams will continue to be scheduled visits.