Grand Rapids Magazine
Courtesy ASM Global
The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place is shutting down May 21, according to a statement from Kent County.
A joint statement released by Kent County Health Department, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health said the success of the vaccine clinic means large-scale administration is no longer required. The clinic will wind down services until officially shutting down later this month, and vaccine efforts will be directed toward smaller, community-based clinics where there is continued need.
“Kent County Health Department, Spectrum Health, Mercy Health and Vaccinate West Michigan are truly grateful — and proud — of so many partners that made the clinic possible and helped to sustain it for several months,” the partners said in a statement. “It adds up to thousands in our community that have played a significant and critical role in advocating for health, overcoming vaccine hesitancy and fighting COVID-19. From reaching out to your networks, knocking on doors, donating time and dollars, making space for conversation and overall being a part of the solution — this is all to be celebrated.”