Dear Patients,
It has now been over a year since the start of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.
Your team at Sault Family Health Organization and Superior Family Health Team remains committed to supporting you and your health care needs. We continue to offer appointments via phone and have in-person visits as needed. We ask that you call the office prior to coming in and to stay home if you have any symptoms.
Public health measures remain key to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Current measures include leaving home only for essential reasons, gathering indoors only with members of your household (or with one other household if you live alone), and self-isolating if you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. Please limit any travel outside of the region.
COVID-19 Vaccines are available in our community!
Algoma Public Health’s website lists the current eligibility criteria as well as where to get your vaccine. As of April 26, 2021, the following patients are eligible:
- Adults 60+ (Born 1961 or earlier)
- Indigenous & Household members 18+ (Born 2003 or earlier)
- Highest priority, Very high priority, High priority and Moderate priority Health Care Workers
- Residents, Staff and Essential Caregivers of Long Term Care, Retirement Homes and other congregate care settings
- High Risk Congregate Setting Clients and Workers (ie: Shelters and community living)
- Individuals with high risk conditions (Organ Transplant, Blood Cancer, MS, Severe Kidney Disease) and ONE essential care giver
- Adults receiving chronic home care
- Some Faith Leaders (See online for list)
- Some Education Workers (See online for list)
We recommend all eligible patients get their vaccine.
For a complete list and to see if you are eligible, please visit Algoma Public Health’s website.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have an autoimmune disease, weakened immune system or take medications that affect your immune system (such as steroids or chemotherapy), please feel free to contact us or your specialist for information.
Our phone hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Fridays 9:00am to 12:00pm. You can also reach us via our website, superiorfht.ca or via our patient portal.
Additional information can be found via:
- Ontario’s Vaccine Information Phone Line: 1-888-999-6488
- COVID-19.ontario.ca
- Algoma Public Health
Please remember to wash your hands well, wear your mask and avoid close contact with others outside of your immediate family. We wish you good health during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Your Family Doctor Team
Sault Family Health Organization
