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Covid-19 vaccines have put the end of the pandemic in sight, but success depends on getting shots into arms. Three CNN Heroes are working to bring these life-saving measures to populations who might otherwise be overlooked.
Dr. Jim Withers delivers medical care to homeless people through Operation Safety Net, a program he started through his health system, Pittsburgh Mercy. Now, he is bringing the vaccine to them as well. Driving to a site or making appointments online . none of this is possible for folks who are living on the street, said Withers, a 2015 CNN Hero. You really have to go to where someone is and cut down those barriers.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Two women who have made their mark on the Pittsburgh community by working to address neighbors’ basic needs in sustainable ways are being honored with the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership’s 2021 Exemplary Leader Award. The University of Pittsburgh’s Johnson Institute, part of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, recognizes individuals who are committed to the highest standards of professional leadership, integrity, accountability and stewardship through its Exemplary Leader Awards. Gisele Barreto Fetterman and Leah Lizarondo will be recognized in a virtual event at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 26. Registration is free and open to the public. The event will include a Q&A session with the audience.
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The ongoing pandemic coupled with the arrival of winter this week is putting additional strain on people experiencing homelessness and the shelters that serve them.
Dr. Jim Withers, founder and medical director of Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net, said COVID-19 has been a disaster on top of a chronic disaster for people who live outside, especially during colder weather.
“COVID has been a tremendous stress on them not just as a direct health threat but also disrupting the services they depend upon, “ Withers said.
Withers said since shelters have had to reduce capacity due to the pandemic, access to health care, food and rehabilitation services has been impacted.