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Originally published on June 29, 2021 4:51 am
A recent pop-up clinic intended to encourage hesitant veterans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 reflects dwindling demand for the shot in Montana.
Nurse Tina Arvish sits behind a table at a temporary COVID-19 vaccine clinic tucked away from the bustle of a recent American Legion conference in Helena.
“We have two nurses stations where we’re able to give injections simultaneously,” Arvish says.
The Montana Veterans Affairs Health Care System is trying to make the vaccine accessible for hesitant veterans who may not want to schedule a dedicated hospital visit.
“Give them a card, have them all set up and educated and away they go,” Arvish says.
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But she always enjoyed learning about the intricacies of the human body. And she liked to take care of people and make a difference in their lives.
And so she became a nurse.
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Coworkers agree. Lori leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has ever met her or knows her, Jerry Hamlin wrote in her nomination for the nurse appreciation award. She is a friend to everyone she meets. She has been an exceptional Registered Nurse in the Helena community for close to 25 years. Her skills are unmatched, the nomination states. She treats every one of her patients with the utmost care and compassion, easing patientâs anxiety simply by carrying on a friendly conversation.