Don't skip out on flu vaccine this year
It's not too late to get your flu vaccine! Dec. 5-9 marks National Influenza Vaccination Week, and serves as a reminder for everyone ages 6 months and older to get their annual flu vaccine if you haven't already.
The flu vaccine is the best way to prevent becoming sick with the seasonal illness, and now is the time to get vaccinated.
Children who need two doses of vaccine to protect against the flu should start the process soon since the two doses must be given at least four weeks apart. People 6 months and older should be vaccinated against the flu. Vaccination is especially important in high-risk groups including those ages 65 and older, pregnant women, young children and those with chronic health conditions who are at higher risk for complications or even death if they get the flu.
Call us today at 409.938.2234 to schedule your flu vaccine appointment. Learn more about this flu season.
 Don't wait to sign up for Marketplace Insurance
In need of affordable health insurance for you and your family? You've still got time to sign up for coverage through Marketplace Insurance. You can enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage that starts Jan. 1.
If you don't have health insurance through your job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or another source that provides qualifying health coverage, Health Insurance Marketplace can help you get coverage.
All offered plans cover essential health benefits, pre-existing conditions and preventive services including maternity care, mammograms and other preventive care services. You cannot be denied health coverage for having pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer.
The certified application counselors at Coastal Health & Wellness stand ready to assist Galveston County residents apply for coverage in the 2023 Marketplace. Give us a call at 409.949.3439 for assistance.
Learn more about Open Enrollment for 2023 Marketplace.
 GCHD, CHW, GAAA, ARC employees honored for service
We were honored to recognize employees Dec. 2 for their dedicated service to Galveston County Health District, Coastal Health & Wellness, Galveston Area Ambulance Authority and the Galveston County Animal Resource Center.
Service award recipients included:
5 years - Melissa Aldape, Heather Armenoff, Erika Cardona, Ami Cotharn, Jeanette Moody, Jason Moore, Ingrid Negrini, Pamela Parr, Margarita Perez, Dahnia Rees, Bryce Rickert, Cecilia Rodriguez, Carolina Urbina and Rebecca Wilson
10 years - Sherri Bradley, Jonathan Burns, Deimy Cruces, Jamie Johnson, Dr. Bang Nguyen, Lilia Saenz, Angela Villarreal and Brandon Wallace
15 years - Jeffrey Cowley, Richard Pierce and Alex Strange, Jr.
25 years - Gina James, Wendy Jones, Jennifer Peebler and Amy Weber
CHW celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week
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Coastal Health & Wellness celebrated
National Radiologic Technology Week,
Nov. 6-12, with our wonderful CHW
radiology technicians!
This week highlights the important
role medical imaging and radiation
therapy professionals play in patient
care and health care safety.
Thank you to our fantastic CHW XRay team: Jessica Rodriguez, Cherree
Windham, Luisa Martinez, Virginia Lyle
and Celina Bullock.
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CHW kicks off Unite Us collab to serve patients
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Coastal Health & Wellness last month kicked off its collaboration with Unite Us, a program that allows CHW to connect patients to local organizations and resources to meet their health and social care needs.
CHW hosted a networking breakfast with Unite Us and area organizations to learn more about the program and how they can combine efforts to help patients in need.
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CHW patient thanks medical team for dedication
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Coastal Health & Wellness patient Lucina Lezama recently delivered pizza to the Coastal Health & Wellness medical team as a thank you to Julio Garza, PA-C and the medical team's hard work and dedication to patients.
Thank you for the kind gesture, Ms. Lezama!
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National Handwashing Awareness Week, Dec. 4-10
 CHW unveils new ads on local transit buses
Coastal Health & Wellness in November began advertising with the Gulf Coast Transit District on transit buses with routes in Texas City, Dickinson, Bacliff/ San Leon and La Marque.
CHW signed a 12-month contract with the bus transit company and kicked off the new marketing initiative with Marketplace Insurance open enrollment ads. Other marketing campaigns will focus on specific services, target patient populations and highlighting new programs for patients.
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