BY Methodist Fremont Health | January 27, 2021
FREMONT – The Three Rivers Public Health Department, Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Physicians Clinic have announced a partnership that will help launch the community COVID-19 vaccination effort beginning with those 75 years of age and older in Dodge County. Vaccinations for this age group will begin on Thursday, Jan. 28, starting with those who have already submitted their names via the Three Rivers Public Health Department wait list. Vaccinations will be distributed at Christensen Field (1710 W. 16th Street in Fremont) and provided by appointment only on designated days and times.
“We are so pleased to be bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to the community while partnering with Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Physicians Clinic,” said Terra Uhing, executive director of the Three Rivers Public Health Department.
Starting with people ages 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions, the Three Rivers Public Health Department is preparing to enter into the next phase of its COVID-19
COLLIN SPILINEK
Fremont Tribune
Starting with people ages 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions, the Three Rivers Public Health Department is preparing to enter into the next phase of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
âWeâve got a really good plan in place to start being able to start our phase 1B, and Iâm really happy to report that we will be in 1B as of next week,â Three Rivers Executive Director Terra Uhing said during a meeting Wednesday.
The Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce hosted âThe Best Shot at Prevention,â an online education session with updates from Uhing and Methodist Fremont Health President and CEO Brett Richmond.
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“We know that not every medical situation can wait for an appointment with your primary care provider – but it also may not require a trip to the emergency room,” said Michael Ortmeier, senior director of clinic operations for Methodist Health System. “With its convenient hours and location, Methodist Urgent Care – Fremont makes appropriate quality care with a Methodist provider more accessible.”
In addition to urgent care, the clinic will offer occupational health services to clients in the community.
“This clinic location not only connects people with urgent care when they need it but also helps Methodist Fremont Health better meet our community’s evolving health care needs,” said Brett Richmond, president and CEO of Methodist Fremont Health.
COLLIN SPILINEK
Fremont Tribune
The Three Rivers Public Health Department announced that residents age 75 years or older in its jurisdiction can sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine list.
The form for the contact list can be completed by visiting nalhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV cFU8KpGUaby2QAZ. Those who submit a form will be notified when a vaccine is available, which may take several weeks.
âWe have had a lot of interest in individuals wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine, please know that we are working through our phases and tiers as quickly as we can,â Three Rivers Executive Director Terra Uhing said in a press release Monday. âPlease be patient with us as we only have a limited amount of vaccine at this time.â