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Update 11/8/21: Beginning Wednesday 11/10/21 PCHS will offer Pediatric Pfizer vaccines from 1:30-4pm at the Gateway Center.

ONLY Pediatric Vaccine for age 5-11yo will be offered at Wednesday afternoons at Gateway.

Adult Boosters and doses for 12-18yo will still be available at Gateway on Fridays and at North Mason Wednesday mornings, as well as our mobile clinics.

Covid-19 boosters are approved for:

– Janssen (J&J) – must be 2 months after the first dose. All people who received Janssen are recommended to receive a booster of any of the 3 vaccines.

– Pfizer and Moderna, must be 6 months after the second dose and qualify as:

People 65 years and older should receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series.
Residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series.
People aged 50 to 64 with certain underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series.
People 18 to 49 who are at high risk for severe COVID-19 due to certain underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.
People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting may receive a booster shot of Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series, based on their individual benefits and risks.
Please bring your original COVID 19 vaccination card to your appointment

COVID Vaccine 3rd doses for immune compromised are available for Pfizer or Moderna, must be 28 days after the second dose

You will be asked to attest that you qualify as one of the below:

This is NOT considered a booster dose but a 3rd dose in the primary vaccine series. No additional dose is recommended for those that received a Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine at this time.

Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years and are taking medication to suppress the immune system
Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
Advanced or untreated HIV infection
Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

It is recommended you receive the same brand of mRNA vaccine for your 3rd dose as your initial doses (Pfizer or Moderna).

Appointment Requests

Walk ins are welcome but appointments are appreciated to plan for staffing and supplies. Please visit our Facebook page for updates and information on current vaccine availability.

Location

All immunizations will occur at the Vaccine Outreach Locations:

Kitsap: Gateway Center, 2526 6^th Street, Bremerton WA 98312

North Mason: October 6, 13, 20, 27 and following Wednesday’s at North Mason School District, 300 E. Campus Drive, Belfair, from 9-12 p.m.

Mobile Clinics: Check our Facebook daily for the mobile vaccine clinic’s popup location.

If you do not have internet access, you can call 360-475-3099. Note: there are limited staff to answer this number as the same staff are actually working as part of the vaccine team – expect long hold times.

Staff at the main PCHS number are only able to refer you back to the vaccine number/scheduling link, as we need to ensure we have routine patient care access available throughout the entire vaccine process.

Vaccine Supply and Information

We have the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available.

Please bring your original COVID-19 vaccination card with you to your appointment for verification.

3rd doses should be received at least 28 days after your 2nd dose of vaccine.

BOOSTER doses for the general population are not approved at this time, please monitor our website and Facebook page for additional information for when they become available.

Verify Vaccine Status

Visit MyIR Mobile
Contact the Department of Health (DOH) call center (800-525-0127, press #)
Walk-in to PCHS at the Administration Office for a printout. *PCHS has a bidirectional interface with the Washington State Immunization Registry with our Electronic Health Records. Your vaccine record will automatically be sent to the State Registry.

Additional local information can be obtained by contacting:

- Kitsap Public Health District via their website at: kitsappublichealth.org/communityhealth/coronavirus_vaccine.php
- Mason County Public Health at 360-427-9670 ext. 599

COVID Testing

COVID testing is available for PCHS patients, but we are welcoming New Patients. You must become an established patient to receive testing. Testing is available at ALL clinic locations, we can complete a telehealth visit remotely to save you time when you arrive for testing. You have the option to stay in your vehicle and get tested. Use the chat function on our website to schedule your appointment for faster service, or call us at 360-377-3776.

General COVID Precautions

If you have chronic disease and need a follow up, all PCHS sites are open to see patients. We are maintaining a high level of cleanliness and following the CDC guidelines to keep you safe. We have staff disinfecting our lobbies and reception space regularly and throughout the day. We have temperature screeners at the door, provide surgical masks to every patient and have face-shields for longer appointment types.

Dental: If you are sick with a fever, cough, or shortness of breath and have an appointment, you need to reschedule via the patient portal, online chat or the main phone number (360-377-3776). Let us know if you have a dental emergency and we will connect you to a provider.

Behavioral Health: If you are sick with a fever, cough, or shortness of breath and have a counseling appointment, we can move your appointment to a virtual visit or you can reschedule via the patient portal, online chat or the main phone number (360-377-3776). Let us know if you are in crisis and we will connect you to a counselor.

Pharmacy: Worried about exposure to germs when picking up prescriptions? PCHS Pharmacy will bring them to your car. Please call ahead to make sure everything is ready, then call when you park. We’ll help you see this through!

Visitors: We are limiting visitors in our clinics. If you are a parent or caregiver, please have only one person attend appointments with your child or loved one when possible. Ask about having a telehealth tablet used during a milestone visit to include at-home loved ones, such as a first ultrasound or a first well baby check.

PCHS processes all insurances, offers sliding scale discounts and conducts financial hardship reviews for copay/deductibles, visits, and testing related to COVID-19 services.

PCHS Office:360-377-3776
24/7 Nurse Advice Hotline:866-418-2920
(CHPW/Medicaid Patients Only)
Fax:360-874-5595
Interpreter Assistance:360-377-3776
TTY & Hearing/Speech Disabled:711

Extended hours line

360-475-3729

Mon-Fri: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sat: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Services

PCHS services include primary medical, dental, behavioral health counseling, substance use treatment, pharmacy services, and health education and promotion activities for all stages of life.

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Medical

PCHS medical clinics provide comprehensive, primary medical services that emphasize a holistic, patient-centered approach to care. We offer routine physicals, immunizations, obstetrics, and family planning.

Dental

PCHS dental clinics help to keep smiles healthy from infancy through adulthood. We offer preventative care; oral examination; oral hygiene; digital x-rays; emergency care; and dental education and information.

Behavioral Health

PCHS BH services are an integrated part of our primary care program. We offer care coordination with primary care providers, depression and anxiety counseling, and medication assisted treatment for addiction.

Pharmacy

PCHS pharmacies promise prescriptions get a thorough check for drug and disease interactions, dosing safety, and therapy length. We offer 340B program prescription discounts, assistance programs, and 90-day supplies.