RMC Health System shares details of expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine – WVTM13

RIGHT NOW, HOPING TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY LAST WEEK’S DEVASTATING TORNADO. SHERI: OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR THE VACCINE IS CAUSING EVEN MORE FRUSTRATION FOR PEOPLE TRYING TO BOOK APPOINTMENTS. GUY: WVTM 13’S CHIP SCARBOROUGH EXPLAINS WHY A FEATURE DESIGNED TO RELIEVE SOME OF THAT DEMAND IS INSTEAD HAVING THE OPPOSITE EFFECT. CHIP: THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH JUST LAUNCHED IT ONLINE PORTAL ON MONDAY, AND ALREADY MANY OF THE STATE’S VACCINATION CLINICS ARE BOOKED FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. >> BE AWARE THAT THE APPOINTMENTS ARE ONLY FOR THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS. CERTAINLY PERSONS CAN BE VACCINATED AT PRIVATE ENTITIES WHO HAVE VACCINE AND WE ALSO HAVE PRIVATE PROVIDERS ON THE LIST, BUT AGAIN, WE DO NOT MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS. CHIP: FOR THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S CLINIC THERE MAY BE A WAY AROUND THE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM SINCE CERTAIN CLINICS OFFER WALK-IN AND DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE. BUT IN MANY INSTANCES, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH SUPPLY. >> YOU KNOW, WE’RE ACTIVELY WORKING TO TRY TO OBTAIN MORE VACCINE, BUT RECOGNIZING THA WHAT WE’RE RECEIVING FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS PRET MUCH THE ALLOCATION THAT WE HAD BEEN TOLD WE WERE GOING TO RECEIVE. CHIP: THE STATE IS HOPING TO OFFER ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS IN FEBRUARY IF SUPPLY BECOMES AVAILABLE, BUT FOR NOW, SOME COUNTIES ARE ALREADY BOOKING APPOINTMENTS FOR MARCH AND APRIL. >> BUT WE DON’T WANT SOMEONE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WHEN WE DO NOT KNOW THAT WE ARE GOING TO RECEIVE VACCINE FOR THAT APPOINTMENT. CHIP: PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENTER THEIR INFO ON THE ONLINE PORTAL, EVEN IF APPOINTMENTS AREN’T AVAILABLE, SO THE STATE CAN GAUGE FUTURE INTEREST IN PEOPLE GETTING VACCINATED. IN BIRMINGHAM, CHIP

RMC Health System shares details of expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine

The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency and Regional Medical Center Health System on Wednesday held a joint news conference to share details of expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch the news conference below or click here to view on Facebook.Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently announced expansion of eligibility for vaccines to include people ages 65 and older and an expanded list of frontline critical workers, as follows:People age 65 and olderFirst responders (EMS, Police, Fire)Food and agriculture workersU.S. Postal Service workersManufacturing workersGrocery store workersPublic transit workersPeople working in education (teachers, support staff, community college and higher education)Childcare workersJudiciary, including but not limited to circuit judges, district judges and district attorneysThe additional priority groups will add over one million people that are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in the state. While just under two million people will qualify to receive the vaccine, the state continues to receive only around 100,000 doses each week. Click here to see the Alabama Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard and find a vaccine provider near you.NEWS CONFERENCE🎥 Watch on Facebook —GETTING THE VACCINE Vaccines will be distributed by appointment only, and appointments will be first come, first served. If you you need assistance scheduling, please call 256-235-5600 to make an appointment.RMC will administer 1,000 doses per day, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at the following locations. Monday, February 8th: Oxford Civic Center (401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203)Tuesday, February 9th: Oxford Civic Center (401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203)Wednesday, February 10th: Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201)Thursday, February 11th: Jacksonville Community Center (501 Alexandria Road, SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265)Friday, February 12th: Jacksonville Community Center (501 Alexandria Road, SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265)— ADPH VACCINE PORTALThe Alabama Department of Public Health has launched an online portal for individuals to check their eligibility for vaccination and make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at county health departments. The portal also provides up-to-date information about additional drive-through and walk-in clinics being offered. The portal can be accessed at www.alcovidvaccine.gov.— DOWNLOADABLE FORMSRMC Vaccine Consent FormRMC COVID-19 Vaccine Data SheetVisit https://rmccares.org/Vaccine-info to learn more.

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The Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency and Regional Medical Center Health System on Wednesday held a joint news conference to share details of expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch the news conference below or click here to view on Facebook.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently announced expansion of eligibility for vaccines to include people ages 65 and older and an expanded list of frontline critical workers, as follows:

  • People age 65 and older
  • First responders (EMS, Police, Fire)
  • Food and agriculture workers
  • U.S. Postal Service workers
  • Manufacturing workers
  • Grocery store workers
  • Public transit workers
  • People working in education (teachers, support staff, community college and higher education)
  • Childcare workers
  • Judiciary, including but not limited to circuit judges, district judges and district attorneys

The additional priority groups will add over one million people that are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in the state. While just under two million people will qualify to receive the vaccine, the state continues to receive only around 100,000 doses each week.

Click here to see the Alabama Department of Public Health vaccine dashboard and find a vaccine provider near you.

NEWS CONFERENCE

🎥 Watch on Facebook

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GETTING THE VACCINE

Vaccines will be distributed by appointment only, and appointments will be first come, first served. If you you need assistance scheduling, please call 256-235-5600 to make an appointment.

RMC will administer 1,000 doses per day, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at the following locations.

  • Monday, February 8th: Oxford Civic Center (401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203)
  • Tuesday, February 9th: Oxford Civic Center (401 McCullars Lane, Oxford, AL 36203)
  • Wednesday, February 10th: Anniston City Meeting Center (1615 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201)
  • Thursday, February 11th: Jacksonville Community Center (501 Alexandria Road, SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265)
  • Friday, February 12th: Jacksonville Community Center (501 Alexandria Road, SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265)

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ADPH VACCINE PORTAL

The Alabama Department of Public Health has launched an online portal for individuals to check their eligibility for vaccination and make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at county health departments. The portal also provides up-to-date information about additional drive-through and walk-in clinics being offered. The portal can be accessed at www.alcovidvaccine.gov.

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DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

Visit https://rmccares.org/Vaccine-info to learn more.

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