FEMA and Jackson County Public Health provide updates on the CVC Clinic
The CVC is the first of its kind in Oregon and it focuses on reaching hard-to-reach and under-served populations.
Posted: May 7, 2021 2:11 PM
Updated: May 7, 2021 5:06 PM
Posted By: Adam Schumes
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. - FEMA has made its way to the Jackson County Expo to support the county in vaccination efforts.
The CVC is the first of its kind in Oregon and it focuses on reaching hard-to-reach and under-served populations. It also provides some much-needed relief to our local health workers.
“It s been great. It s, it s nice here to have this opportunity here for Jackson County residents, and then even, you know, other people within Josephine County or, or Klamath, to be able to have multiple options, whether you want Moderna, if you want to do a drive through or walk through. So, it s, it s been pretty amazing just to have the opportunity here,” Tanya Phillips, Health Promotion Manager with Jackson
MEDFORD, Ore. Public health officials are encouraging Oregonians to get vaccinated as over a dozen counties, including Jackson, head back into the “Extreme Risk” category this Friday.
On April 27, state metrics triggered a push for 15 Oregon counties to move into the most restrictive COVID-19 risk category. This latest development has doctors encouraging residents to get vaccinated.
“If we want to get back to the things and people we love, the fastest way to do this is to get vaccinated,” said Jackson County Health Officer Dr. Jim Shames.
“The Jackson County Vaccination Equity Center is available to vaccinate anyone 16 years older. Appointments are not required to get vaccinated at this site,” said Tanya Phillips, Health Promotion Manager and Manager of the Walk-through Moderna site at the Vaccination Center at the Expo. “COVID-19 vaccinations are free; we do not ask for ID, proof of residency, or insurance. The Vaccination Equity Center is a safe place, accessible
22 April 2021
Type Event Proceeding
A webinar to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer and UV exposure in the farming community took place on Wednesday, 21st April. Representatives from the HSE and the Irish Cancer Society advised what you can do to protect yourself against the risks of skin cancer and UV exposure on your farm in the months ahead.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, yet is largely preventable by protecting skin from ultraviolet radiation from the sun. In Ireland, UV from the sun is strongest from April to September between 11am-3pm, even when it is cloudy. Most people living in Ireland have fair skin, the type which burns easily and tans poorly, so are at high risk of UV damage and skin cancer.
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Pilot vaccination center focusing on vaccination equity in Southern Oregon
Today FEMA, state and local agencies held a news conference to release more details about the new Community Vaccination Center coming to Jackson County next week.
Posted: Apr 15, 2021 3:12 PM
Updated: Apr 15, 2021 5:26 PM
Posted By: Alicia Rubin
MEDFORD, Ore. Representatives from FEMA, the state of Oregon, and local agencies held a conference with reporters on Thursday about the new Community Vaccination Center (CVC) that will kick off in Jackson County next week.
The CVC is the first of its kind in Oregon and it will focus on reaching hard-to-reach and under-served populations. It will also provide some much-needed relief to our local health workers.