COVID-19 vaccine clinics rescheduling appointments after winter storm
The 2021 winter storm is impacting vaccine clinics By Tiffany Thompson | February 16, 2021 at 10:42 PM CST - Updated February 17 at 7:20 AM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Healthcare leaders are now working to get COVID-19 vaccinations back on schedule after the winter storm cancelled several vaccination clinics.
For some people, Monday was the day they were supposed to get their COVID-19 vaccine, but the winter weather had other plans.
Tracy Doughty with Huntsville Hospital said people who were originally scheduled for their clinic on Monday should come on Wednesday the same time as their original appointment.
Helen Keller doctors and nurses receive vaccine (Source: WAFF) By DeAndria Turner | December 17, 2020 at 8:13 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 8:13 PM
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - Helen Keller Hospital nurses and doctors lined up this morning to be the first to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Sheffield.
Hospital President Kyle Buchanan said this is a historic day. He called this is a step in the right direction for his staff.
But, he also had a word of warning.
Just because some frontline medical workers are being vaccinated now, doesn’t mean you can stop taking COVID-19 precautions.
He said his hospital is still filled with COVID-19 patients.
Helen Keller nurse dies of coronavirus as vaccine is rolled out across the state
Helen Keller nurse, Jennifer McClung, was loved by many people in the Shoals.
Posted: Dec 16, 2020 5:31 PM
Updated: Dec 16, 2020 6:15 PM
Posted By: Breken Terry
Employees at Helen Keller Hospital are still fighting the coronavirus that s now taken one of their own.
Helen Keller nurse, Jennifer McClung, known as Jenny or Mama Jen to most, died Monday after complications from the virus. She was a nurse at the hospital for 21 years. Her
obituary said she leaves behind a husband, two kids and a grand baby.
Jennifer McClung
McClung was described as a mentor to the younger nurses and a friend to all with a loving way about her that made you feel safe when she was in the room with you. It s no surprise that her fellow nurses, physicians and other staff are at a true loss without her.