Nevada County Public Health Department has a group of health professionals contacting some of the most vulnerable in the area to vaccinate them against the coronavirus.
The REACH (Resources for Equity and Access in Community Health) team, comprised of a crew of dedicated nurses making house calls, was launched this spring. They help those who lack their own vehicles or internet access, or do not speak fluent English, can no longer drive, are too frail to travel alone or live in remote residences away from public transit.
People in those circumstances still need protection against COVID-19, said Ryan Gruver, the county’s Health and Human Services director. Gruver praised the success of the REACH team vaccinating independent living facility residents of Hilltop Commons and Bret Harte Retirement Inn, as well as some smaller retirement homes.
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As of this week, over 60% of Nevada County adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. With vaccine availability more widespread and local demand dwindling, the Nevada County Public Health Department is planning to reduce hours at the Whispering Pines clinic throughout the month of July.
“The clinic has been a great tool to vaccinate a lot of people quickly, but we believe we’ve served everyone we can with this model,” said Public Health Director Jill Blake in a news release. “It’s time to shift our focus and energy to reaching those who may not have the time, resources, or ability to come out to a vaccination site.”
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