LATEST COVID-19 STATS FROM THE POINT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CLINIC
Rapid Testing Now Available On Thursdays
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – (Aug. 24, 2021) The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 testing demand over the last several weeks.
Almost 100% increase in testing demand since Aug. 2, 2021
26% positivity rate
92% of positive cases are unvaccinated
30% increase in testing over previous surges
The PWMC offers rapid COVID testing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during clinic hours. Testing appointments can be made 24 hours in advance by visiting the clinic website at thepwmc.org. To find a vaccine site near you, visit vaccines.gov.
Executive Director Hillary Glenn stresses the importance of wearing a mask, regardless of vaccination status, while indoors, washing your hands, social distancing and making a plan to get vaccinated if you currently are not. She shares, “The recent spike in positive cases in our local area is incredibly concerning due to the increased severity of illness and younger average age of patients.”
The mission of the PWMC is to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high quality primary healthcare regardless of the patient’s means or access. The clinic was co-founded by Patsy Vargo, M.D., a retired family medicine physician and rural health specialist and Hillary Glenn, DNP, FNP-BC, a provider at a local urgent care center. From their experiences, they both saw our community’s need for an inservice medical clinic and immediately solicited community support and recruited volunteers.
PWMC launched in April 2017 as a one day per week, no-fee for service, volunteer driven, pop-up, primary care clinic operating in the fellowship hall of the Point Washington United Methodist Church. During the clinic’s short tenure, they have responded swiftly to direct needs during both Hurricane Michael and the COVID-19 pandemic and increased their capacity to offer three days per week. Since the PWMC opened its doors, the team has seen over 8,500 patients and saved them more than the equivalent of $2M in healthcare dollars.
ABOUT PWMC
The Point Washington Medical Clinic is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high quality primary healthcare regardless of the patient's means or access. For more information, visit www.thepwmc.org.
Point Washington Medical Clinic
1290 N. County Hwy 395
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Rapid Testing Now Available On Thursdays
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – (Aug. 24, 2021) The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 testing demand over the last several weeks.
Almost 100% increase in testing demand since Aug. 2, 2021
26% positivity rate
92% of positive cases are unvaccinated
30% increase in testing over previous surges
The PWMC offers rapid COVID testing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during clinic hours. Testing appointments can be made 24 hours in advance by visiting the clinic website at thepwmc.org. To find a vaccine site near you, visit vaccines.gov.
Executive Director Hillary Glenn stresses the importance of wearing a mask, regardless of vaccination status, while indoors, washing your hands, social distancing and making a plan to get vaccinated if you currently are not. She shares, “The recent spike in positive cases in our local area is incredibly concerning due to the increased severity of illness and younger average age of patients.”
The mission of the PWMC is to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high quality primary healthcare regardless of the patient’s means or access. The clinic was co-founded by Patsy Vargo, M.D., a retired family medicine physician and rural health specialist and Hillary Glenn, DNP, FNP-BC, a provider at a local urgent care center. From their experiences, they both saw our community’s need for an inservice medical clinic and immediately solicited community support and recruited volunteers.
PWMC launched in April 2017 as a one day per week, no-fee for service, volunteer driven, pop-up, primary care clinic operating in the fellowship hall of the Point Washington United Methodist Church. During the clinic’s short tenure, they have responded swiftly to direct needs during both Hurricane Michael and the COVID-19 pandemic and increased their capacity to offer three days per week. Since the PWMC opened its doors, the team has seen over 8,500 patients and saved them more than the equivalent of $2M in healthcare dollars.
ABOUT PWMC
The Point Washington Medical Clinic is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high quality primary healthcare regardless of the patient's means or access. For more information, visit www.thepwmc.org.
Point Washington Medical Clinic
1290 N. County Hwy 395
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
As you can see, WCEM has switched up our reporting format. We hope this will be a little easier to comprehend. As always, this information is sent to us directly from the Florida Department of Health and CDC Tracker (see below for direct links).
