Prima CARE adult flu clinics, is open now until December 18. To adhere to COVID social distancing guidelines and patient safety protocols, the flu clinics will be by appointment only. An order from your Prima CARE provider will be required at the time of your appointment. Flu clinic locations: •Fall River 277 Pleasant St Infusion Center, Suite 309B •Somerset 67 Slade’s Ferry Blvd Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (508) 675-3012 Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/2QHRxUG Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/2QoU6L4

Saint Anne's Hospital September 17 at 5:08 PM · September 17 is #WorldPatientSafetyDay. The Patient Safety Movement Foundation's wide-ranging #uniteforsafecare campaign is designed to bring attention to system-wide improvements that will ensure better health worker and patient safety outcomes. As the recipient of multiple national awards and recognitions for patient safety, Saint Anne's Hospital is proud to take part by promoting awareness of the many steps we take to provide safe care. Learn more about some of the ways we have earned high marks for patient safety: Leapfrog Straight A's for Patient Safety (2012-2020): https://bit.ly/2FcJiw3 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017-2020): https://bit.ly/32a7SXa American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognition for excellence (2016-2020): https://bit.ly/3272vYy Other awards and recognitions: https://bit.ly/32a7Hes

For the third consecutive year, our partner in health care Saint Anne's Hospital has received the AmericanHeartAssociation/AmericanStrokeAssociation's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. In addition, Saint Anne’s has received the Association’s “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” award. Learn how these awards reflect the advanced care Saint Anne’s Hospital provides to patients who experience stroke: https://bit.ly/3k2mL3P Symptoms of stroke? Always call 9-1-1 and act FAST. Face: Does the person's face droop? Arm: Does the person have weakness in one arm? Speech: Does the person have difficulty speaking? Time: "Time lost is brain lost." Call 9-1-1 for fastest care. Saint Anne’s Hospital: https://bit.ly/38ZWDBI Prima CARE: https://bit.ly/2EESmG9

Prima CARE is seeking a part time medical assistant for a busy Podiatry office. Candidate should possess good communication and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize is important. Portuguese or Spanish speaking is preferred but not required. Prior experience in a medical practice is required. Medical assistant performs clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Clinical duties may include, escorting patients to rooms, assisting physician with procedures, stocking rooms, assisting support staff, maintaining medical records. Essential Job Functions: • Escort patient to room • Add medical history on new patients including medication • Obtain vital signs, medicine reconciliation, family history etc. • Load imaging studies on exam room computer for review • Patient teaching/education • Review medical record at the time of visit and verify medical data • Prepare bio hazardous waste/soiled linen for processing • Prepare treatment rooms for patients, keeping the rooms neat, clean, and stocked • Assist providers in examination and treatment of patient as needed • Sanitize exam room • Maintain medical supplies to maintain inventory • Prepare prior authorizations for medications • Follow up on orders to completion • Perform general office duties, such as returning telephone calls, or completion of insurance forms • Fitting and dispensing diabetic shoes and maintaining records for reimbursement of diabetic shoes • Instruments cleaned and sterilized • Maintain Autoclave log Education /Experience: Medical assistant requires training as a certified medical assistant from an accredited program. Previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience is required for this position. Portuguese or Spanish speaking preferred but not required. Knowledge of electronic medical record is helpful. Good communication and organizational skills are required. Submit hi resume to ssmith@prima-care.com PRIMA CARE Medical Assistant - Podiatry

Prima CARE congratulates our partner in health care Saint Anne's Hospital, for once again being recognized for two quality excellence distinctions from Healthgrades: the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and the Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. Saint Anne’s Hospital is among the top 2% of eligible hospitals in the nation to receive both awards and is the ONLY hospital in New England to be recognized with both awards in 2020. This distinction recognizes Saint Anne’s Hospital for excellent performance in safeguarding patients from serious, potentially preventable complications, as well as providing a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay. Prima CARE is proud to be part of the Steward Health Care Network. Read More: https://bit.ly/31WHiQZ Saint Anne’s Hospital: https://bit.ly/38ZWDBI Prima CARE: https://bit.ly/2EESmG9

Patients with a prostate cancer diagnosis now have a variety of treatment options, right in our community. At Saint Anne's Hospital, our partner in health care, the Da Vinci Surgical robotic-assisted system is helping surgeons perform removal of the prostate gland more precisely than ever before. If radiation therapy is a recommended treatment, Space OAR technology uses a special hydrogel to create space between the prostate and adjacent organs, helping to reduce potential side effects. Learn More: https://bit.ly/2QIgZaL Saint Anne’s Hospital: https://bit.ly/38ZWDBI Prima CARE: https://bit.ly/2EESmG9 HERALDNEWS.COM Advances in prostate cancer treatment

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of finding breast cancer early. Prima CARE Digital Mammography: https://bit.ly/2o5blET Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/2QHRxUG Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/2QoU6L4

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease. Learn More: https://mayocl.in/3nflvfW Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

Prima CARE’s Walk-In locations in Fall River, Somerset and Westport provide an extensive array of diagnostic tests in order to give our physicians and patients the most complete and accurate diagnosis. Expert care, delivered locally. Prima CARE is by your side. Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

As we continue to raise awareness of prostate cancer during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, hear from urologist and surgeon Derek Hausladen, MD, about the advances in robotic-assisted prostate surgery taking place at Saint Anne's Hospital. Saint Anne’s Hospital uses state-of-the-art systems, including the daVinci Xi robotic-assisted system, designed to help perform more precise, less invasive procedures. In fact, Saint Anne’s Hospital center in Fall River offers the region’s widest array of robotic-assisted surgeries and surgical options. Watch by clicking the link below. Saint Anne’s Hospital: https://bit.ly/38ZWDBI Prima CARE: https://bit.ly/2EESmG9 YOUTUBE.COM Advances in Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery

COVID-19 and seasonal allergies share many symptoms, but there are some key differences between the two. For example, COVID-19 can cause fever, which is not a common symptom of seasonal allergies. Because some of the symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies are similar, it may be difficult to tell the difference between them, and you may need to get a test to confirm your diagnosis. If symptoms appear contact your doctor. Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

Dr. Chris Joncas and Nancy Medeiros have created the consulting firm 27 Degrees Consulting, focusing on Patient Experience and Customer Service strategies. See below today’s podcast episode featuring Dr. Cammie Fruci, Chris, and Nancy discussing lung cancer screening, flu shot myths and related health topics. 27 Degrees Consulting: https://bit.ly/35rgzga Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA 27 Degrees Consulting October 23 at 11:28 AM · 🚨Episode 8 with Dr. Fruci (Specializing in critical care medicine and pulmonology) 🚨 We apologize, we had some technical difficulties with Facebook which is why we couldn’t go live however still comment or message with questions on the show and we will get back to you ASAP.

Saint Anne's Hospital October 19 at 3:19 PM · Only 34 percent of those injured by domestic violence receive medical care for their injuries. #TakeAStand against domestic violence.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (only lung cancer kills more women each year). Mammography is known to be the best method for the early detection of breast cancer, when treatment is most effective. Prima CARE offers 3-D digital mammography, plus a wide variety of breast health services. Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/2QHRxUG Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/2QoU6L4

Prima CARE is please to welcome Dr. Sidney Olefson, Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. A graduate of Albany Medical College, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brown University and his Gastroenterology Fellowship at University of Connecticut. Dr. Olefson focuses on the health of the digestive system, including hemorrhoids, inflammatory and irritable bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, colon cancer and chronic liver disease. Experienced, available, and seeing patients in the office, in the hospitals, and in our Endoscopy Suite. Accepting new patients, and all major insurances. Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

A vaccine is the most important step in protecting yourself and your loved ones from the flu. Prima CARE adult flu clinics, is open now until December 18. To adhere to COVID social distancing guidelines and patient safety protocols, the flu clinics will be by appointment only. An order from your Prima CARE provider will be required at the time of your appointment. Flu clinic locations: •Fall River 277 Pleasant St Infusion Center, Suite 309B •Somerset 67 Slade’s Ferry Blvd Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (508) 675-3012 Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/2QHRxUG Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/2QoU6L4

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to share food and frolics with our nearest and dearest. Although the pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, there seems to be little doubt that the average mental health of the population in the United States has declined. At a time when family and friends are normally the closest, this year, they might be farther away. Looking after our mental health in a proactive way is more important than ever as we enter the holiday season. Read More: https://bit.ly/3lZuC3l Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM Thanksgiving 2020: 5 tips to protect mental health

LIVE now with Dr. Pant of Prima CARE. Discussing some cardiology equipment, health, and more! ❤️🩺 27 Degrees Consulting was live. November 20 at 10:03 AM ·

Part 3 of 27 Degrees Consulting of their wellness series is coming at out this Friday at 10 am. Watch on Facebook Live. Join Chris, Nancy, and cardiologist Dr. Pant of Prima CARE, talking all things about the heart. Bring your questions to ask the doctors for real time answers.🎙 Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in both men and women (not counting skin cancer). About 13% of all new cancers are lung cancer. 1 in 16 people in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime, with 60-65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses among people who have never smoked or are former smokers. More than 228,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, with a new diagnosis every 2.3 minutes. The Prima CARE Lung Center provides comprehensive services to test, diagnose and treat pulmonary needs, including asthma, COPD, emphysema, shortness of breath and cough. Prima CARE Lung Center (508) 679-4239 203 Plymouth Ave. Suite 702, Building 7 Fall River, MA Mon – Fri: 8 am – 4 pm Prima CARE Pulmonary: https://bit.ly/3f9zC2Q Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/2QHRxUG Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/2QoU6L4

Prima CARE’s own Dr. Chris Joncas and Nancy Medeiros (through their 27 Degrees Consulting) have been conducting a series of podcasts that are available on their 27 Degrees Consulting Facebook page and also on their YouTube channel. Hear from experts in financial health, mental health, skilled nursing care in the community, education, COVID-19, and patient experience. Catch Prima CARE’s gastroenterologist specialist Dr. Sidney Olefson on the latest episode of the show. Be on the lookout for upcoming podcasts featuring other local medical professionals and experts in various related disciplines. Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA 27 Degrees Consulting was live. November 6 at 10:00 AM ·

Honoring all the brave men and women who served our country. Happy Veteran’s Day! 🇺🇸

Prima CARE Research is looking for COVID and non-COVID patients. Patients will provide a nasal swab, one tube of blood, and antibody finger stick. $50 compensation. Those interested please call 508-672-7450 ext. 24. Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart. Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3tg1Q2D Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

27 Degrees Consulting January 28 at 9:00 AM · Wanted to share with everyone the most recent update from Governor Baker for Massachusetts residents wanting to receive the COVID vaccine. #covidvaccine #covidupdate

AFib doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of blood thinners. WATCHMAN is a one‑time, minimally invasive procedure that reduces stroke risk and bleeding worry for life. WATCHMAN is the only FDA-approved implant proven to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem (also referred to as non-valvular AFib). Is WATCHMAN right for you? Consult your physician or contact the Prima CARE Cardiology office at 508-679-9955. Dr. Sadip Pant and his team have the expertise and training you demand. Advanced structural cardiology, performed locally at Prima CARE. Learn More: https://bit.ly/39gTqQH Prima CARE Services: https://bit.ly/32FOKkj Prima CARE News: https://bit.ly/3jglJBA

27 Degrees Consulting January 17 at 11:16 AM · Dr. Joncas answers some frequently asked #COVID-19 questions he’s been getting recently!

Congratulations to our partner in health care Saint Anne's Hospital for playing a huge role in delivering the COVID vaccine to first responders in our local and surrounding communities. To all the first responders, we thank you. Saint Anne’s Hospital: https://bit.ly/38ZWDBI Prima CARE: https://bit.ly/2EESmG9 Saint Anne's Hospital January 13 at 12:53 PM · Kevin Gallagher, fire chief for the Town of #Acushnet, was among first responders from southeastern Massachusetts who received their first round of the #COVID19vaccine at Saint Anne's Hospital this week. Saint Anne's is proud to offer this to area EMS providers and other first responders who partner with us in delivering essential care and services to our communities.