by Erica Parkerson // Feb 24, 2021 2:12 PM
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The phones have been ringing off the hook at the Monroe Community Senior Center. Join Program Manager Candace Ranz and Erica to hear how they are teaming up with Pharm A Save to connect our precious seniors with vaccine appointments…
without the Internet. IT CAN BE DONE! Be inspired by our amazing neighbors who are catching the SPIRIT in Monroe.
We want to hear about the people and businesses you know doing good work and truly Catching the Spirit of kindness in the community. You can tell us about them here. Special thanks to Fellowship Home Loans for helping us recognize those in our community doing good.
Monroe pharmacy helping seniors struggling with COVID-19 vaccine appointments
The Monroe Senior Center teamed up with a local pharmacy as web-based booking systems have kept some people older than 65 from getting vaccinated. Author: Kaila Lafferty (KING5) Updated: 6:11 AM PST February 24, 2021
MONROE, Wash. It’s been a battle from the beginning: Seniors have been trying to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments and are getting nowhere.
Snohomish County was set to unveil a new, easier way to book vaccine appointments this week, but according to county leaders, it is just not ready.
“We’re committed to this one being markedly better, and so we’re taking the time to make sure it actually is when we roll it out,” said Jason Biermann, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management.