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April 8, 2021
An ever-changing profession and the ability to make a difference in a patient’s life is what drives Jonathan Beattie as a pharmacist.
As the new Pharmacy Director, Beattie has been overseeing Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County’s Pharmacy Department since November. He moved to Rock Springs from Casper, where he worked as Pharmacy Director for Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming.
“I enjoy the challenge of pharmacy,” he said. “The profession is always changing and pushes me to continue to learn every day. It’s a profession that collaborates with all levels of healthca.
Credit Natrona County Health
Starting this Wednesday, January 13, residents of Natrona County 70 or older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The opening in eligibility marks the Casper-Natrona County Health Department s (CNCHD) move to the next phase of its vaccination rollout.
In a press release, the agency said that because of limited quantities it currently has, it does expect to run out. But it does plan to distribute more doses as soon as they arrive in the county.
In the meantime, vaccines will be free to all patients and administered at the following medical clinics: Mesa Primary Care Clinic, University of Wyoming Family Practice, Community Health Centers of Central Wyoming, Platte River Family Clinic, and CNCHD. Appointments are required, and can be made by calling the provider. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Casper-Natrona County Health Dept. Expands Vaccine Eligibility
Just who can receive a vaccine will expand in Natrona County this week.
The Casper-Natrona County Health Department on Monday said that beginning Wednesday, anyone who is 70 years or older will be able to get a vaccine at locations across Casper.
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It s part of the health department s planned vaccination phasing.
“With the beginning of this new phase, we’re able to start protecting our most vulnerable populations,” Public Information Officer Hailey Bloom said. “Phase 1A went well, and we’re now working with more community partners to distribute vaccines to people outside of healthcare workers and emergency responders.”