Nantucket Cottage Hospital

The Town of Nantucket has opened registration for individuals eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' distribution plan. Register here: https://townofnantucket.typeform.com/to/Rd3f5S8l Learn more about Phase 2 eligibility here: https://www.mass.gov/i/when-can-i-get-the-covid-19-vaccine

Thank you Terry Hughes and Sarah Wright for your dedication and commitment to NCH and the island community. Enjoy your retirement together! "The most rewarding aspect of working at NCH has been the people," Sarah said. "Most importantly the close relationships I have been able to establish with the staff and the community I cared for. Working at NCH was the perfect passage to retirement after a 24-year career in the military. I wanted to spend my days after the military in a... small town, providing care in a small close-knit hospital. Nantucket and NCH has been the perfect match to meeting all my personal and professional goals." "Working for NCH allowed me to think outside the box which allowed me to improve the way staff can care for their patients. ( i.e. Telehealth dermatology, pain management, and now being able to care for patient remotely). NCH may be a small hospital 30 miles at sea, but we need to perform the same task as the large hospitals on the mainland," Terry said. "We may be small, but we can lead the way patients are cared for." Read more reflections from NCH staff who retired or left the organization in 2020: https://nantuckethospital.org/a-fond-farewell-to-nch-staf/

Nantucket COVID-19 testing update January 12, 2021 NOTE: Today's update includes 12 new positive COVID-19 test results from Monday, Jan. 11th. ... New COVID-19 test results confirmed today: Positive: 12 Negative: 151 Pending tests: 12 New positive tests in last 7 days: 144 7-day test positivity rate: 14.4% Current COVID patients hospitalized at NCH: 1 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 1 * COVID-19 positive patients recovered: 742** COVID-19 positive patients in isolation: 250** Cumulative COVID-19 testing results: Total tests performed at NCH: 22,167 Positive tests: 996 Negative tests: 21,159 COVID-19 positive patients transferred: 17 COVID-19-related deaths: 4 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-19-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Nantucket COVID-19 testing update January 11, 2021 NOTE: The island's COVID-19 testing sites were closed on Sunday, Jan. 10th. ... New COVID-19 test results confirmed today: Positive: 0 Negative: 10 Pending tests: 4 New positive tests in last 7 days: 132 7-day test positivity rate: 12.4% Current COVID patients hospitalized at NCH: 1 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 1 * COVID-19 positive patients recovered: 742** COVID-19 positive patients in isolation: 238** Cumulative COVID-19 testing results: Total tests performed at NCH: 21,996 Positive tests: 984 Negative tests: 21,008 COVID-19 positive patients transferred: 17 COVID-19-related deaths: 4 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-19-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Nantucket COVID-19 testing update January 10, 2021 NOTE: Today's new positive COVID-19 test results are from testing on Saturday, Jan. 9th. ... New COVID-19 test results confirmed today: Positive: 7 Negative: 111 Pending tests: 11 New positive tests in last 7 days: 163 7-day test positivity rate: 15.2% Current COVID patients hospitalized at NCH: 1 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 0 * COVID-19 positive patients recovered: 742** COVID-19 positive patients in isolation: 238** Cumulative COVID-19 testing results: Total tests performed at NCH: 21,993 Positive tests: 984 Negative tests: 20,998 COVID-19 positive patients transferred: 17 COVID-19-related deaths: 4 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-19-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Nantucket COVID-19 testing update January 9, 2021 NOTE: Today's report includes confirmation of 27 new positive COVID-19 test results including 16 cases from testing on Thursday, Jan. 7th; and 11 new cases from Friday, Jan. 8th.... New COVID-19 test results confirmed today: Positive: 27 Negative: 279 Pending tests: 14 New positive tests in last 7 days: 166 7-day test positivity rate: 13.8% Current COVID patients hospitalized at NCH: 1 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 0 * COVID-19 positive patients recovered: 742** COVID-19 positive patients in isolation: 231** Cumulative COVID-19 testing results: Total tests performed at NCH: 21,878 Positive tests: 977 Negative tests: 20,887 COVID-19 positive patients transferred: 17 COVID-19-related deaths: 4 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-19-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Nantucket coronavirus testing update | November 4, 2020 Note: results from Tuesday's COVID-19 tests were not yet available for today's report Total number of COVID-19 tests performed at NCH: 12,546... Positive tests: 206 o New positive tests today: 0 o New positive tests in last 7 days: 15 o 7-day positive rate: n/a Negative tests: 12,094 Pending tests: 246 Current COVID positive patients hospitalized at NCH: 0 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 1* COVID positive patients recovered: 158** COVID positive patients still in isolation: 45** COVID positive patients transferred: 8 COVID-related deaths: 3 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Since mid-September we have provided 4,323 influenza vaccinations to islanders at our drive-through flu shot clinic! Let's keep going Nantucket! Hours today: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.... No out-of-pocket cost with most insurance plans. Additionally, the state of Massachusetts now requires influenza immunization for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, kindergarten, K-12, and colleges and universities. The new vaccine requirement is an important step to reduce flu-related illness and the overall impact of respiratory illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will be expected to have received a flu vaccine by December 31, 2020. Details: https://nantuckethospital.org/drive-through-flu-shots-star/

These are challenging times for parents & grandparents, but there are tools in reach to help you support your kids' mentalhealth! Join MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds executive director Gene Beresin & MGH Psychiatry on Nov. 17 for a free, live Q+A event. Register today: https://partners.zoom.us//regist/WN_I__iVX5zSOOx4S4Yj8Rfsw

To our expectant mothers: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our country and the island, The Birthplace at Nantucket Cottage Hospital and the Nantucket Cottage Medical Group are working hard to ensure your health and provide all of our patients exceptional care while at the same time minimizing risk of COVID-19 spread. We must remain vigilant in our prevention methods, and while some restrictions have been loosened, others remain in place to ensure safety within th...e hospital. For our pregnant patients and new mothers, we are committed to having the best balance possible between the essential care needed for your pregnancy and keeping you, your family, and our health care workers as safe as possible. We would like to update you on several modified policies at the hospital that are related to pregnancy care - please click here: https://nantuckethospital.org/letter-to-our-expectant-mot/

Nantucket coronavirus testing update | November 3, 2020 Total number of COVID-19 tests performed at NCH: 12,425 Positive tests: 206... o New positive tests today: 4 o New positive tests in last 7 days: 16 o 7-day positive rate: 1.9% Negative tests: 12,037 Pending tests: 182 Current COVID positive patients hospitalized at NCH: 0 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 1* COVID positive patients recovered: 158** COVID positive patients still in isolation: 45** COVID positive patients transferred: 8 COVID-related deaths: 3 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

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Nantucket coronavirus testing update | November 2, 2020 Total number of COVID-19 tests performed at NCH: 12,322 Positive tests: 202... o New positive tests today: 1 o New positive tests in last 7 days: 21 o 7-day positive rate: 2.4% Negative tests: 12,004 Pending tests: 116 Current COVID positive patients hospitalized at NCH: 0 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 2* COVID positive patients recovered: 158** COVID positive patients still in isolation: 41** COVID positive patients transferred: 8 COVID-related deaths: 3 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

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Today Governor Charlie Baker announced new targeted measures to curb rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Massachusetts, including early business closures, revised limits on gatherings, and mask orders. Read the full announcement here: https://www.mass.gov//baker-polito-administration-announce

Stop the Spread Free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing today at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital drive-through New hours today: 7am -12pm... No appointment necessary must be registered with @MassGenBrigham & signed up for the Patient Gateway walk-ups accepted

Nantucket coronavirus testing update | November 1, 2020 Total number of COVID-19 tests performed at NCH: 12,178 Positive tests: 201... o New positive tests today: 4 o New positive tests in last 7 days: 23 o 7-day positive rate: 2.4% Negative tests: 11,909 Pending tests: 68 Current COVID positive patients hospitalized at NCH: 0 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 1* COVID positive patients recovered: 158** COVID positive patients still in isolation: 40** COVID positive patients transferred: 8 COVID-related deaths: 3 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Nantucket coronavirus testing update | October 31, 2020 Total number of COVID-19 tests performed at NCH: 12,106 Positive tests: 197... o New positive tests today: 2 o New positive tests in last 7 days: 25 o 7-day positive rate: 2.9% Negative tests: 11,822 Pending tests: 87 Current COVID positive patients hospitalized at NCH: 0 Current patients under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 hospitalized at NCH: 0* COVID positive patients recovered: 158** COVID positive patients still in isolation: 36** COVID positive patients transferred: 8 COVID-related deaths: 3 Total tests, total positive and negative results, as well as transfers and COVID-related patient deaths, are cumulative since March 16, 2020. The total number of tests include symptomatic patients, asymptomatic individuals, as well as patients admitted to the hospital and those required to be tested prior to a medical procedure or surgery. * a PUI is a patient admitted to the hospital with one or more symptoms consistent with COVID-19 who has pending test results. In most cases, this classification is removed once testing confirms the patient is negative for COVID-19. ** these numbers are updated weekly.

Have a fun and safe Halloween, Nantucket!