On Jan. 25, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) had expanded the 1B group to include individuals 65 years of age or older. The Richland Hospital has a self-scheduling system that you can access by going to our website: richlandhospital.com and either scheduling yourself for an available appointment or adding your name to the waiting list.
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Sauk Prairie Healthcare is now offering COVID19 vaccinations to those who are eligible.
The Spring Green Medical Clinic, a subsidiary of the Richland Hospital, is hosting daily COVID-19 vaccine clinics to distribute vaccines to eligible individuals in the area.
Every January across Wisconsin, some towns and villages hold timehonored, in-person caucuses to nominate candidates for local offices. Residents gather in town or village halls, schools and other community spaces to vote, orally or on slips of paper, for candidates in races for positions such as supervisor, treasurer and clerk. It’s a practice guided by state law and rooted in tradition. But after the COVID-19 outbreak brought upheaval to the state’s 2020 primary and general elections, the unique structure of January caucuses now raises questions about balancing inclusion and transparency with safety concerns.
Media Gallery Sauk Prairie Healthcare in Prairie du Sac recieved its first shipment of the…
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced last week an opt-in program that would expand regular COVID-19 testing in assisted living and nursing homes in the state. Valley Sentinel reached out to facilities in the area regarding the program and how it might impact their COVID-19 response.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), today announced a new contract with Vault Medical Services that will add an additional tool to the Wisconsin COVID-19 testing toolbox starting today. At-home COVID 19 saliva collection kits will be available to everyone who lives in Wisconsin, with or without symptoms, at no cost.
Over the last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two separate COVID-19 vaccines, with the first doses in Wisconsin being given to healthcare workers at UW Hospital in Madison.
Sierra Harris, 5, of Richland Center, on a Zoom call with Santa. The Spring Green Area Chamber of Commerce put together this opportunity due to COVID-19.
Media Gallery All media by Taylor Scott The Spring Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted…
Due to an increase in COVID-19 positive cases and exposures within the District, the entire River Valley District moved to a full virtual model beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 and continuing until Monday, Nov. 30. All high school co-curricular activities will continue as scheduled.
Photos by Nicole Aimone, Editor-in-Chief and Adeline Holte, Intern
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, area hospitals are at risk of becoming over capacity while treating positive cases of the virus, and continue to plan to handle a possible influx.