From staff reports
VACCINATION â James Middleton, chief nursing officer at Trinity Health System, was among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from Gina Diorio, Trinity staff pharmacist. Waiting to receive her shot was Dr. Maria Tranto, medical director for the Laurels of Steubenville. (Contributed photo)
STEUBENVILLE Trinity Health System has started to vaccinate frontline caregivers with the COVID-19 vaccine with support from the Jefferson County Health Department.
Wednesday’s first round was offered voluntarily to 50 employees who are likely to be working with patients who have been diagnosed with the virus. The group included employees from nursing, environmental services, transport services, emergency room physicians and medical residents.
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Church leaders prepare for Christmas Eve services amid pandemic
Adjustments to holiday church services By Randi Hildreth | December 23, 2020 at 8:06 PM CST - Updated December 23 at 8:06 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Within the last week, the Jefferson County Health Department released updated guidance for churches.
Some of the recommendations include continuing to establish protocols to maintain social distancing and continue to use alternative methods for worship, like online services.
Many churches will offer virtual services so people can safely watch from home. Some church leaders hoped to do an outside service so people could spread out, but wet and cold weather changed those plans.
From staff reports
STEUBENVILLE –Trinity Health System has started to vaccinate frontline caregivers with the COVID-19 vaccine with support from the Jefferson County Health Department.
Wednesday’s first round was offered voluntarily to 50 employees who are likely to be working with patients who have been diagnosed with the virus. The group included employees from nursing, environmental services, transport services, emergency room physicians and medical residents.
“Cooperation with our local health department has been essential in making sure we could begin the vaccination process as soon as possible,” said Jennifer Davis, Trinity’s director of pharmacy.
Employees and physicians interviewed after receiving the vaccination had a similar message.