ELKHART â Dr. Michelle Bache became the first person to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Elkhart General Hospital about 7:05 p.m. Friday. About an hour later, staff at Goshen Health began getting their shots as well, as hospitals follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directions to vaccinate health care workers first. Elkhart General and Goshen Health each received 975 doses Thursday. Bache, who is Elkhart Generalsâ vice president of Medical Affairs, has been the main COVID-19 spokesperson for the hospital during the pandemic. The pandemic has put the hospital above inpatient capacity, has forced the postponement of non-emergency procedures, and has pushed staff to work many long shifts. After receiving her first of two shots, to applause and cheers from some of her colleagues, Bache said through tears that the vaccine finally arriving is a relief.