Bronson Battle Creek (Photo by John McNeil)
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Bronson Healthcare is expanding scheduling for COVID-19 Pfizer vaccinations to include 12 to 15-year-olds, and will be hosting a vaccination clinic specifically for those 12 to 17 years of age.
The announcement comes following this afternoonâs approval by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to begin vaccinating that age group.
The clinic for 12 to 17 year old individuals will take place this Sunday, May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bronson’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic.
The clinic is located at 6901 Portage Road in Portage.
Vaccinations are by appointment only. All 12 through 17-year-olds will be eligible and do not need to be a Bronson patient. However, they will need parental consent to receive the vaccine.
Statistics show 1 in 5 women experience anxiety, depression before or after birth
May in Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.
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One in five mothers around the country suffer from some kind of mood or anxiety disorder before or after birth.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. â Wednesday marks Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day.
One in five mothers around the country suffers from some kind of mood or anxiety disorder before or after birth.
While many women experience some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Bronson Healthcare looking to fill temporary COVID-19 vaccination clinic jobs By Will Kriss
Apr 21, 2021 4:14 PM
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Bronson Healthcare is seeking medical assistants, patient representatives and pharmacy techs to fill temporary positions at COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout southwest Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.
“We are working tirelessly to get people vaccinated as quickly as possible,” director of practice operations at Bronson Medical Group Carla Herbert said in a statement. “These are wonderful opportunities to make a difference in your community during this challenging time. We encourage all who are qualified to apply.”
Full-time and part-time roles are available, and candidates must be able to meet the demands of variable scheduling, including evening and weekend hours.