Dr. Sumit Bhutani MD

01/31/2023

Local hospital and EMS providers are still seeing high volumes of patients. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. But if you experience a medical issue that needs attention but isn't an emergency, consider urgent care.

Learn more at https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/emergency-vs-urgent-care-whats-the-difference

07/13/2022

The office has power and is currently open. If you are unable to make your appointment today, please call the office so we can work with you as to getting you rescheduled on a timely manner. Be safe in your travels as there are many road closure!

07/13/2022

All patients that have appointments on 7/13/22, please contact the office prior to departing for your appointment. At this time,we cannot confirm the status to having power to the building. We will work to notify patients once we have an update to the situation.

06/16/2022

The office and building are currently resetting from an over night power outage. Please bear with us as our systems are working to come back online. If you have attempted to call the office and have been unsuccessful, please leave a message and we will get back to you once everything has been restored. Thank you!!

03/04/2022

As an infectious disease office, we strive to stay up to date on all treatment options available to our patients for complicated diseases. Last night, a few of our providers and support staff learned about additional options for patients that have Mycobacterium avium complex. MAC is a serious lung infection from bacteria that can be found in soil, dust and water. Those with weakened immune systems and over the age of 65; however, younger patients have also been affected by this. See the links below for additional information.

https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/7123/mycobacterium-avium-complex-infections

https://www.idsociety.org/news--publications-new/articles/2020/newer-therapy-recommended-for-treatment-refractory-mac-pulmonary-infection/ #:~:text=The%20therapy%2C%20amikacin%20liposome%20inhalation,cause%20of%20NTM%20pulmonary%20disease.

02/16/2022

Fascinating the progress we've continued to make in the medical field!

02/01/2022

Today, FDA approved a second COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of disease in individuals 18 years of age and older. https://bit.ly/3L8WDmi

“The FDA’s approval of (the vaccine) is a significant step in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the second vaccine approved to prevent COVID-19.” – Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock

“Safe and effective vaccines are our best defense against the COVID-19 pandemic, including currently circulating variants. The public can be assured that this vaccine was approved in keeping with the FDA’s rigorous scientific standards.” – FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Director Dr. Peter Marks

The vaccine remains available under EUA as a two-dose primary series for individuals 18 years of age & older and as a third dose for certain immunocompromised individuals. A booster of the vaccine is also available under the EUA.

01/31/2022

Due to a slightly larger shipment, test kits will be available without registration at 9 AM on Wednesday, February 2 on a first come, first served basis. There will be a two test maximum per person. Pickup will be available at all Carroll County Public Library Branches and at Library Headquarters in New Windsor. Find more information here 👉 https://bit.ly/3rcKswL

01/20/2022

We are now out of masks for this morning's distribution. Masks will be available at libraries next week. We will share more details as they become available.

The Health Department will be distributing a limited number of KN95 masks tomorrow, Friday, January 21st, at the Ag Center by drive-through. Pick up will be between 9 am and 11 am or as long as supplies last. More masks will be available around the county starting next week.

Please turn into Agricultural Center Drive off of Gist Road and follow signs to the parking lot in front of the testing site (Shipley Arena). Please drive with care and keep our staff safe!

People may get 4 masks per person or up to 12 per household. We may have to limit quantities further if supplies run low early.

KN95 masks will also be available starting next week at all library branches, while supplies last. The government will also be distributing free KN95 or N95 masks through pharmacies starting in late January-early February.

01/03/2022

COVID-19 testing update:

The week of January 3rd, appointment only, drive-through testing will be available:
-Tuesday, January 4th, 9 am - 3 pm at the Health Dept., 290 S. Center St in Westminster
-Wednesday, January 5th, 9:30 am - 4 pm at the Health Dept, 290 S. Center St in Westminster
-Thursday, January 6th, 9 am - 1 pm, at the Ag Center, 706 Ag Center Dr in Westminster

After this week, testing will be held at the Ag Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-1 pm. ALL TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, get tested 5 days after your exposure; testing too early may give false negative results.

To register, call 410-876-4848 8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday. We are working to make online scheduling available.

Please note, we are not able to test people who need routine testing for work or travel.
For more information, visit: https://cchd.maryland.gov/covidtesting/

12/30/2021

As providers in the community, we are seeing the overwhelming volumes and stress that it's placing on our health care systems.

What can you do to help?

- continue social distancing when in public
-wear a mask in public
-remain home when you are feeling ill

And as always, the best way to help is to get vaccinated along with your booster shot within the appropriate time frame.

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12/27/2021

While wearing a mask this holiday season, make sure the fit is secure, covering your nose and mouth. For more tips from the CDC for safer ways to celebrate the holiday season visit: https://bit.ly/3oZx6Tf