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An evening OVNA FLU CLINIC -will be held Tues. Nov 15th, at the High Plains Community Center in the Probate Court Room
November 15th from 2-6p Ages 10 and up.
For Children- remember to bring the insurance card and the policy holders Date of Birth
High Dose Senior Vaccine available while supplies last
We accept traditional Medicare, Anthem BC/BS and Aetna. Please have your ID and insurance cards ready.
Remember to wear short sleeves !
* COVID CLINIC SCHEDULE
Call the OVNA to schedule an appointment for a Booster dose
203-891-4752
Location: 605a Orange Center Road, Orange,CT,06477
Ages : 5 years and older
Every Wednesday 10-2p
Please provide the proper identification (Insurance Card, State Identification, Vaccination Card) Please let us know what vaccine you need when scheduling
While Vaccine supplies last
Tips for preventing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF?
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection. Person-to-person spread of the virus is thought to occur mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Much is still unknown about how the virus spreads. Take these everyday preventative actions to help stop the spread of germs.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
The Orange Visiting Nurses Association, founded in 1937, is an "official" agency of the Town of Orange. Prior to 1987, it was known as the Orange Public Health Nursing Service. It is licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health as a full service Home Health Agency and is certified by Medicare and Medicaid. The Orange VNA is a member of the Connecticut Association for Home Health Care (CAHC). The agency provides comprehensive home health care services as well as health promotion, health education and school health programs to the residents of Orange.
The OVNA provides skilled nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; and home health aides to the homebound residents of Orange, Milford, West Haven and Woodbridge. Nutritional counseling is also available which will be provided by a registered dietitian. School health services are provided to the Orange elementary schools.
Blood Pressure Screenings are offered on the third Thursday of every month at the OVNA office in the Clark Building (former library), from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. This offers residents an opportunity to have their blood pressure monitored or to receive information and/or counseling on health-related matters. These sessions are conducted by a Registered Nurse (RN), screenings are free and no appointment is necessary. In addition, "Health Chats" are being held throughout the year at the Orange Senior Center. Check their bulletins for dates and times.
The OVNA also conducts flu vaccination clinics in the fall. The OVNA has health information on a variety of topics and staff members are available to speak before community groups.
The School Health Program for the Town's four elementary schools is also under the direction of the Orange VNA. A Registered Nurse is assigned full-time to each of these schools. Kathleen Malone, RN is the School Nurse Supervisor for each of the four elementary Schools in the Town of Orange.
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Medical Division Orange Visiting Nurses Assoc.
Physical Address
605A Orange Center Road
The Clark Building
Orange, CT 06477
Phone: 203-891-4752Fax: 203-891-2169