Jan 29, 2021
Dr. Anthony Rich and his wife MaryAnn were among the more than 100 people who received their Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Thursday at Salem Regional Medical Center. SRMC will host another community vaccine clinic on Feb. 4, but all appointments are filled. No walk-in vaccinations will be given. (Submitted photo)
LISBON No further reservations times are available for the Columbiana County Vaccination Complex drive-up clinic today at the county fairgrounds. For those 75 and older seeking vaccines, the county health department suggests contacting one of its 13 other partners, including the newest location approved to distribute vaccines, the Salem Walgreens.
Phone numbers or websites for those places giving vaccines in Columbiana County are listed below:
The scarcity of the COVID-19 vaccine has caused Columbiana County to prioritize those 75 and older next week, even though those 70 and older will be allowed to get it according to the Ohio Department
Jan 28, 2021
LISBON County Health Commissioner Wes Vins said Wednesday the health department will have 500 doses available for the drive-up clinic at the vaccination complex at the county fairgrounds this Friday.
Due to call volumes, Vins said appointments for this week’s clinic may have filled up by late Wednesday, but the health department expects more vaccine for next week. The clinic has now been opened to those 75 and older with those 80 and older prioritized.
In an email to the director of the Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday, Vins said he asked the state to just keep the vaccine coming and the health department and other partners in Columbiana County will get people vaccinated.
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LISBON County Health Commissioner Wes Vins said Wednesday the health department will have 500 doses available for the drive-up clinic at the vaccination complex at the county fairgrounds this Friday.
Due to call volumes, Vins said appointments for this week’s clinic may have filled up by late Wednesday, but the health department expects more vaccine for next week. The clinic has now been opened to those 75 and older with those 80 and older prioritized.
In an email to the director of the Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday, Vins said he asked the state to just keep the vaccine coming and the health department and other partners in Columbiana County will get people vaccinated.
SRMC vaccinates more than 100 senior citizens
The Alliance Review
SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center administered more than 100 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to area seniors 80 years of age and older on Friday.
The vaccine was prioritized for these high-risk individuals, in accordance with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s phased approach to immunize those at the highest risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
SRMC plans its second community vaccine clinic Thursday for seniors ages 80 and older, but all appointments for that date have been filled. No walk-in vaccinations will be given.
SRMC is a member of Columbiana County’s Vaccine Taskforce, which is providing several locations where eligible seniors can pre-register to receive their vaccine. To register or for more information about other area vaccine sites, contact the following vaccine providers: Columbiana County Health District, Community Action Agency of Columbiana County-East Liverpool, Community Action Agency of Columbia