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The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating after a man arrived at Truman Medical Center/University Health with a serious but non-life threatening shooting injury.
Kansas City hospital s getting COVID-19 vaccines to workplaces with mobile service
Truman Medical Center says it can be tough for workers to find time to get the vaccine Share Updated: 9:56 PM CDT May 20, 2021
Truman Medical Center says it can be tough for workers to find time to get the vaccine Share Updated: 9:56 PM CDT May 20, 2021
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Show Transcript DOSES IN THE WORKPLACE. WANTED TO MEAK SURE IAS W BEING SAFE OUT THERE SAVANNAH RIOS IS A COOK AT THE YDAR HOUSE HER JOB WORKING WITH TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTERS UNIVERSITY HEALTH TO MAKE SURE THEIR EMPLOYEES GET VACCINATED. IT DEFINITELY MADE IT A LOT EASIER A LOT MORE ACCESSIBLE MADE ME WANT TO DO IT MORE LIKE SO MANY OTHER AREA WORKERS. IT’S TOUGH WITH THEIR SCHEDULE TO FIND A TIME TOET G THE SHOT. SO TMC IS TAKING IT TO THEM. WE STARTED GNGOI OUT IN CANVASSING LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO HAVEN’T HAD THE CHANCE TO GET THEIR VACCINE DUE TO HAVING 10 TO 12-HOUR SHIFTS WORKING OVERNIGHT AREA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signing off on vaccines for kids ages 12 to 15 is welcome news for some parents.Mom Raquel and daughter, Raquel, say they re almost inseparable at times.She said that is why it is so hard for mom to not be able to do some stuff with her daughter. I haven t been able to see her play volleyball since the pandemic started, said nurse Raquel Garcia.Her daughter s school doesn t allow parents in for games or even practices. It s really sad because I want her to see my improvement, said Raquel Diaz, 13.Both Raquels are hoping that might soon change. It is indeed exciting. It s obviously the next step, said Dr. Mark Steele, of Truman Medical Centers/University Health.Steele said that the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, kids as young as 12, represents about 5% of the population. It adds an extra layer of protection for the kids when they re going to school and if they re going to participate in other group activities, Stee
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