COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
Evergreen Health’s top priority is the health and well-being of its patients. As guidance for COVID-19 ease throughout New York State, we will continue to monitor recommendations to ensure the health and safety of our patients, employees, visitors and the community at large.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks and screening for symptoms have been effective tools to ensure we were keeping everyone safe and healthy. Over time we have updated our protocols to align with guidance from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and CDC. As of March 3, 2023, masks will no longer be required for employees and patients in common areas (hallways, lobbies, restrooms) at all Evergreen Health, CAS and Pride Center buildings.
- Masks are still mandatory for employees only in all examination rooms in Primary and Specialty Care, Behavioral Health, and HIV/hepatitis C/STI testing rooms.
- Patients will not be required to wear masks in examination rooms.
- Employees who did not get a flu shot are required to wear a mask at all times while in any of the Evergreen, CAS or Pride Center buildings until April 1, 2023.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Here’s what you should do if you’re interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine:
- COVID vaccine is available at the Pharmacy at Evergreen at 206 S Elmwood without the need to make an appointment.
- Use the CDC Vaccine finder by visiting www.vaccines.gov, texting your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829), or calling 1-800-232-0233. You can search by location or vaccine manufacturer, and free Uber/Lyft rides are available for your appointment.
- Sign up for clinics run by the Erie County Department of Health via www.erie.gov/vax.
- If you want to get a vaccine at your home, you can call the Erie County Department of Health at 716-858-2929 to schedule a “Vax Visit.”