As healthcare organizations and caregivers navigate another challenging winter, the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is sharing these basic measures that community members can take to help support the system:
- Practice patience and civility for the healthcare workers on the front lines
- Keep up with regular medical appointments and do not hesitate to seek care in emergency situations
- Seek care from your doctor or local urgent care center when appropriate
- Get your flu shot and keep up with COVID-19 boosters
- Remain vigilant about COVID-19 symptoms and exposure
- Take the easy step of creating a personal care plan and designating a health care proxy
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