LA GRANDE â Eastern Oregon University on Thursday, May 13, reported 110 people received their COVID-19 vaccinations at the recent clinic on campus.
The university partnered with the Center for Human Development Inc., Union County s public health agency, to provide first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the May 4 clinic at Quinn Coliseum.
University staff and students ensured the practice gym provided a clean, functional space with several vaccination stations, as well as areas for health screenings, patient monitoring and scheduling follow-up appointments, according to a press release from EOU. Sodexo food service donated water bottles and snacks.
EOU has conducted testing for coronavirus since fall term and provided free vaccinations on-site for many students.
On-campus vaccination clinic reaches over 100 at EOU
On-campus vaccination clinic reaches over 100 at EOU
An EOU student receives the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine from COVID Response Nurse Elizabeth Sieders at the on-campus vaccination clinic May 4.
May 13, 2021
LA GRANDE, Ore. – Dance music, free snacks and door prizes greeted the 110 people who attended an on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Eastern Oregon University on May 4.
The university partnered with CHD, Inc. Public Health, which provides services on behalf of Union County, to provide first and second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Volunteers and staff from CHD brought supplies and expertise to Quinn Coliseum for an afternoon of serving students.