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Brian Stennett, MPH, EMT-P, NCH Emergency Preparedness Manager (Jim Vondruska )
Last week, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers and nearly 700 local paramedics. The Pfizer vaccine being given to frontline healthcare workers as directed by the state, was approved by the FDA Friday, December 11 and distributed to Illinois hospitals by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
NCH President and CEO Stephen Scogna said, It is absolutely our honor to ensure area paramedics are safely vaccinated against COVID-19. EMS workers give their all every day to assist our community, and they need to be protected against this virus and in turn protect the community and patients they serve.
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An emergency room nurse is one of the first to receive the vaccine. (Jim Vondruska)
Today, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines, which will be approximately 2,000 doses given over this week and prioritized for front-line health care workers and local paramedics.
The Pfizer vaccine being given to NCH employees was approved by the FDA last Friday and distributed to Illinois hospitals by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The initial supply of vaccines will be given throughout this week.
NCH President and CEO Stephen Scogna said, This vaccine is bringing hope around the world. We are confident in both the safety and efficacy of this vaccine, which is a major step in the battle to control COVID-19. We will encourage every NCH team member to be vaccinated which, over time, will help us bring an end to the pandemic.