Phoebe Putney Health System said it anticipates receiving shipments of the Moderna vaccine this week, after a vaccination site in Americus had to reschedule vaccinations due to delivery delays because of bad weather.
Albany Area Primary Health Care just administered a little over 4,000 COVID-19 vaccines. After an overwhelming amount of patients wanting the vaccine, they partnered with Phoebe to get more space for their site.
Phoebe said they must postpone vaccinations for patients scheduled to receive Moderna second doses Tuesday in Americus because of disruptions caused by last week's blizzard
Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System CEO and president, said system-wide, the hospital system had an average of five new COVID admissions a day over the last week.
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is now providing vaccinations to patients at four Phoebe Physicians clinics, with plans to expand to a fifth location next week.
The Red Cross needs more than just blood donors to make a blood drive happen. The organization is now looking for blood donor ambassadors across South Georgia.
Drive-thru vaccinations have been going well at South Georgia Medical Center. They’ve administered more vaccines than the amount of confirmed cases in Lowndes County.
SPARK, or Students Progressing in Academics for Readiness and Knowledge, is a new pathway program at PCOM aimed at getting high schoolers interested in going into the medical field.
Hospital officials said CRMC should be done with all second doses on Feb. 19. The hospital said a CRMC representative will call before someone gets the second dose.
“In the last week, we have seen a 20 percent decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations. That is great news, and it indicates we have passed the peak of the winter surge in southwest Georgia; however, it’s too early to celebrate.”
The Georgia Department of Public Health has formed a committee to encourage seniors and people of color to get the vaccine. The department hopes this committee will help properly inform those hesitant about getting the vaccine.
Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey gave an update on Georgia’s vaccine distribution Wednesday morning.
"Phoebe Putney saw its lowest three-day total in nearly two months and an indication we may have passed the peak of our winter surge,” said CEO Scott Steiner
Those interested in receiving a vaccine at any Phoebe location should call the Phoebe COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 229-312-1919 or request an appointment through the Phoebe Access mobile app
A Michigan marijuana dispensary launched the “Pot for Shots” program in an effort to encourage residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible.
As demand increased, the South Health District feared falling short for the second dose and wanted to prioritize having those vaccines on hand on time for those individuals.
Chief Jailer John Ostrander says, after the Thanksgiving surge, nearly 50 inmates are positive. He says they’ve taken several actions in response to the COVID-19 surge.
The hospital system, Steiner pointed out, expects to get additional vaccines this week, which allows Phoebe to continue providing the first dose, along with giving the second dose to those that already got the first one.
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey will give a Tuesday morning update on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across the Peach State.
In Southwest Georgia, the vaccine for those in Phase 1A will be at Walmart Supercenter in Albany, 262 Cordele Rd., and the Walmart Supercenter in Adel, 351 Alabama Rd.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order to ease requirements and allow more medically trained professionals to safely administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
