Free COVID‐19 testing will be available on Monday, November 2, from 11 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. in the SMC Ambulance Bay. Individuals wanting testing should enter west of the Mercer County Ambulance building and drive through the SMC Ambulance Bay to be tested. Pre‐registration at testreg.nd.gov is strongly recommended to speed up your testing experience.

Have you compared plans yet? See if you can lower costs or find a plan that better suits your needs. Many people do. Even if you like your current plan, check to see if the costs or coverage are changing. There are Senior Health Insurance Counselors in your area. Call Elysa at CCCHC Hazen, 7017482256; Julie or Rhonda at CCCHC Beulah, 7018734445; Sharlene at CCCHC Killdeer, 7017645822.

Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance coverage is quickly approaching! This period runs from November 1 to December 15, 2020. Enroll or re‐enroll by December 15 for new coverage to start January 1, 2021. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you in finding quality and affordable coverage. Call Heidi at 7018734445 for more information!

The CDC estimates that flu vaccination reduced the risk of clinic visits or hospitalization by about 30% during the 2018‐2019 flu season. That means flu vaccines likely prevented approximately 40,000 to 90,000 hospitalizations during that time. Flu shots work! Call 7018734445 to schedule your appointment today!