FCPH reports 3 more COVID deaths
Staff reports - and The Associated Press
Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) reported three more COVID-19 related deaths in the community on Monday a male in his 70s, a male in his 80s, and a female in her 80s.
“Please respect the privacy of their families as they mourn the loss of their loves ones,” read a statement from FCPH.
Since the pandemic began, Fayette County has had a total of 33 deaths, 2,493 COVID-19 cases with 2,177 presumed recoveries, and 207 hospitalizations.
This week is expected to be the county’s biggest week yet for COVID vaccinations for individuals who are 75-years-old and older. FCPH staff will operate mass vaccination clinics for those who are receiving their second doses, those who are receiving their first doses, as well as two closed clinics for K-12 schools.
FCPH: COVID vaccine demand exceeds supply
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Former Blue Lion basketball coach Gary Shaffer and wife Jeannie receive their vaccinations from MRC volunteer Teresa Wisecup, RN, and FCPH nurse Ashley Roberts, RN.
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As Phase 1b of Ohio’s COVID-19 vaccination plan continues next week, Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) Deputy Health Commissioner Leigh Cannon is reminding the public that the demand exceeds the supply and vaccine remains scarce.
“We are working as quickly as possible to vaccinate the identified priority populations,” said Cannon, “We appreciate your patience.”
On Thursday, FCPH reported that 377 county residents have completed their vaccinations (1.32% of the population) and 1,692 residents have received their first shots (5.93% of the population).
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PORT discusses overdose outreach
By Jennifer Woods - jwoods@aimmediamidwest.com
Pathways Overdose Response Team members (left-to-right) Brian Carlson, Brooke Truman, Ashley Roberts, Joe Cantrell, Kyndle Clark, Jessica Pfeifer and Hannah Dingman. Not pictured: Tony Kegg , Mark Allen and Christopher Skelly.
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The local Pathways Overdose Response Team (PORT), also called the Quick Response Team (QRT), has been keeping busy during the pandemic as the number of drug overdoses has risen. PORT is just one component of Fayette County Pathways to Recovery.
Fayette County Pathways to Recovery was started early 2019 through the Community Action Commission and consists of five certified Peer Recovery specialists who have a lived experience of addiction and have found long-term recovery. As previously reported, the program was based upon the philosophy that there are multiple pathways to recovery, people can and do recover, and that peer support and care
Jan 26, 2021
In a unanimous vote, the Fayette County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) Board of Trustees adopted a motion to move forward with a plan for Adena Health System to acquire the 25-bed critical access hospital.
“Our board felt so strongly that Adena Health System was the right fit for this community and for this hospital that we reengaged both Adena and the County Commissioners a few months ago to see if we could reach an agreement for Adena to acquire our facility,” said FCMH Board of Trustees President Brian Ream.
“As a board, we believed it was in the best interest of the hospital to find a partner that could strengthen our operational foundation while protecting the delivery of high quality care in our community and ensuring ongoing work for our employees,” said Ream. “Adena has demonstrated their dedication to Fayette County and FCMH for several years through our clinical affiliation agreement. It seems only natural that acquisition and full membership in the Ade