Posts By: David Zanze

COVID-19 Vaccination Phases

Dear Valued Members: While the country is still in the early phases of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, we want to keep you informed of what we are doing as an organization to prepare. As you are aware, the COVID-19 vaccine will have limited availability at first due to limited supplies. The Centers for Disease Prevention ...

Verification of Employment in Critical Infrastructure Industry Template

This template can be used to provide your employees with proof of employment in the food and agriculture industry for verification of Phase 1B vaccine eligibility. Replace all sections highlighted in yellow with the appropriate information. Download the Verification of Employment in Critical Infrastructure Industry Template here.

Rapid COVID-19 Testing Now Available

Pinnacle Claims Management, part of the Western Growers Family of Companies (WGFC), is now offering rapid COVID-19 testing at employer locations as well as our Cedar Clinic Health and Wellness Centers in Oxnard, Santa Maria, Salinas, and Watsonville. Pinnacle has obtained approval by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) to provide COVID-19 testing. Our diagnostic ...

Telemedicine Surges During Pandemic

There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has helped fuel the growth of telemedicine. Although telehealth resources have been available for some time, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report found that an estimated 83.9% of patients were using it for the first time this year. Offering telehealth services is critical for the rural and ag ...

WGAT Update: COVID-19 Vaccinations

While the country is still in the early phases of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, we want to keep you informed of what we are doing as an organization to prepare. As you are aware, the COVID-19 vaccine will have limited availability at first due to limited supplies. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) ...