Wednesday, March 10, 2021
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. Saint Francis Healthcare System hold Phase 1B Tier 3 COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Saint Francis Medical Center, Entrance 2 at 211 Saint Francis Drive in Cape Girardeau on the following dates: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 15; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16; and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 19.
An appointment is required. To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, visit www.sfmc.net/vaccine or call 573-381-5958.
Individuals in Phase 1B Tier 3 are eligible to receive the vaccine, as well as all individuals in Phase 1A, 1B Tier 1 and 1B Tier 2.
Phase 1B Tier 3 includes Critical Infrastructure:
Gov. Parson: Mo. reached milestone of administering nearly 600K doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Parson gives update on Missouri s COVID-19 response By Marsha Heller | February 4, 2021 at 9:51 AM CST - Updated February 4 at 12:57 PM
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) - Governor Mike Parson held a briefing on Missouri’s response to COVID-19 at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 4.
Thursday Briefing Regarding COVID-19Posted by Governor Mike Parson on Thursday, February 4, 2021
Governor Parson said the state reached a milestone of administering nearly 600,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The governor talked about new vaccination locations announced on Wednesday for the second week of mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
COVID-19 treatment proving effective in Heartland patients
The goal of the outpatient infusion is to keep patients out of the hospital
COVID-19 treatment proving effective in Heartland patients By Crystal Britt | January 28, 2021 at 9:45 PM CST - Updated January 28 at 10:25 PM
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Some patients are calling it a miracle drug.
New treatments continue to emerge to help COVID-19 patients get better quicker, and keep them out of the hospital.
One of them is called Bamlanivimab, and it has helped hundreds in the Heartland in the past couple of months.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization to permit the use of the unapproved treatment for mild to moderate coronavirus disease.
Heartland OB-GYN explains COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy
Heartland OB-GYN explains COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy By Brooke Buckner | January 20, 2021 at 6:17 PM CST - Updated January 20 at 6:43 PM
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Many people wonder if the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for them to get, especially women who are pregnant.
According to Dr. Grant McWilliams at Saint Francis Healthcare System, the vaccine is perfectly safe for pregnant women and their babies.
”Many of my patients are curious about the vaccine and they’re asking questions which I think is the great first start,” Dr. McWilliams said.
Dr. McWilliams, who works as an OB-GYN, said he highly recommends pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine.