Historic and emotional day for health care workers in Lewis and Clark County
John Riley MTN News
and last updated 2020-12-29 20:53:05-05
HELENA â It was a historic and emotional morning at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds on Tuesday as phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution began in earnest in Lewis and Clark County
Lewis and Clark Public Health, partnering with St. Peterâs Health and PureView Health Center, are holding a clinic by appointment this week for the broad vaccination of frontline health care workers located in the county.
Hundreds or frontline health care workers such as dentists, long-term care facility staff, private practitioners, behavioral health professionals and more got their first dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine Tuesday morning.
Lewis & Clark Public Health plans vaccination clinic for health care workers
and last updated 2020-12-29 11:35:08-05
HELENA â Lewis and Clark Public Health leaders are getting ready to roll out the next large round of COVID-19 vaccinations to local health care workers.
Eric Merchant, LCPHâs Disease Control and Prevention Division administrator, said there are as many as 6,000 people in the health care industry in Lewis and Clark County.
âAll the folks that are involved in that industry and keep it on its feet and keep people safe and healthy, thatâs who weâre going after right now,â he said.
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Lewis and Clark Public Health releases details of County-wide vaccine distribution
By: MTN News
and last updated 2020-12-22 19:43:41-05
HELENA â Lewis and Clark Public Health will serve as the coordinating entity for the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccine in the county, bringing together several representatives from local health organizations and business entities, to ensure a smooth and efficient administration to residents.
The Local COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination Team includes representatives from St. Peterâs Health, PureView Health Center, Helena Indian Alliance/Leo Pocha Clinic, the VA Hospital, the countyâs local Elkhorn Community Organizations Active in Disaster or Elkhorn COAD, and local and state Disaster and Emergency Services. In addition, representatives from Walmart, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, Albertsons, and Safeway pharmacies attend the meetings.
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