Gertrude O'Sullivan is lauded in the Patch for being a Community Star for the Connecticut Office of Rural Health Connecticut Office of Rural Health for improving the health of rural communities. #PowerofRural #CT_ORH patch.com/connecticut/ac…

The Connecticut Office of Rural Health #CT_ORH serves as a clearinghouse to assist in the coordination of resources and activities that promote rural health on a regional or statewide basis. #PowerofRural

Who makes the vaccine? Currently, two vaccines are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna Both vaccines went through a rigorous, transparent clinical trial and approval process and were found to be >94% effective. #PowerofRural #CTORH

Do I still need to wear a mask? Yes. We will still need to protect our families., friends and communities from COVID-19 while people are getting vaccinated. Mask, Social Distance, Avoid Large Groups, Practice Good Hand Hygiene #CTVaxFacts

#CTVaxFacts Will the vaccine give me COVID-19? No. The vaccines do not contain anything that can make you sick. The COVID-19 vaccine is an mRNA. mRNA vaccines give our cells instructions for making a harmless protein found on the outside surface of the virus that causes COVID-19

What if I've already had COVID-19, do I still need to get vaccinated? Yes, it is important to get vaccinated for longer and better protection. #CTVaxFacts #PowerofRural #CT_ORH

Will the vaccine protect me from getting sick with COVID-19? YES. The vaccine can keep you safe by preparing your immune system to immediately recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19 before it can spread and cause damage. #CTVaxFacts #PowerofRural

#CTVaxFacts Does the COVID-19 vaccine change my DNA? No. The COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cannot alter your DNA in any way. #PowerofRural

Where can I find out more information about the COVID-19 vaccine? There are several reputable sources to learn more: *Center for Disease Control cdc.gov, *US Dept. of Health & Human Services HHS.gov & *World Health Org, WHO.int

Everyone 16 and older who lives, works or studies in Connecticut can now get the COVID-19 Vaccine. Sign up today! portal.ct.gov/Vaccine-Portal #PowerofRural

The COVID-19 vaccine must be administered at NO COST to recipients. #PowerofRural #RuralHealth #AnnualConference21

Women's Health Twitter Chat on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 1 PM to 2 PM ET. The Twitter Chat will highlight the important work of improving women’s health through high-quality and equitable access to health care. #PowerofRural #RuralHealth #HRSAWomensChat

Mental Wellness During COVID-19 Conversations in Your Community. Talk with friends, family and professionals. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6 to 7:30 PM Featured Speakers John Simoncelli, Abby Wood and Manny Baretto. Register for Zoom here: hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Everyone 12 years and older is eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut #PowerofRural

Learn. Understand. Decide. Getting vaccinated protects yourself, and others, and is an important decision to help end this pandemic. #PowerofRural #CTDPH #CTORH

Not vaccinated yet? Get your first or second dose of COVID-19 Vaccine at a Hartford #YardGoats game and earn 4 free tickets. Learn more and get vaccinated. #CTFunOnUs portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal…

LEARN. UNDERSTAND. DECIDE. The COVID-19 vaccine helps your immune system defend itself without using the virus or risking an infection. Getting vaccinated protects yourself, and others, and is an important decision to help end this pandemic. TOGETHER. #PowerofRural

Happy National Rural Health Day everyone! 🎉 National Rural Health Association #PowerofRural

Happy National Rural Health Day!!! 🍁#powerofrural🍂 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Happy National Rural Health Day from the CT Office of Rural Health! Thank you to the healthcare workforce who do so much in our rural communities…#PowerofRural #ruralhealthday