BY Methodist Fremont Health | January 27, 2021
FREMONT – The Three Rivers Public Health Department, Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Physicians Clinic have announced a partnership that will help launch the community COVID-19 vaccination effort beginning with those 75 years of age and older in Dodge County. Vaccinations for this age group will begin on Thursday, Jan. 28, starting with those who have already submitted their names via the Three Rivers Public Health Department wait list. Vaccinations will be distributed at Christensen Field (1710 W. 16th Street in Fremont) and provided by appointment only on designated days and times.
“We are so pleased to be bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to the community while partnering with Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Physicians Clinic,” said Terra Uhing, executive director of the Three Rivers Public Health Department.
Starting with people ages 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions, the Three Rivers Public Health Department is preparing to enter into the next phase of its COVID-19
COLLIN SPILINEK
Fremont Tribune
Starting with people ages 65 and older and those with chronic health conditions, the Three Rivers Public Health Department is preparing to enter into the next phase of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
âWeâve got a really good plan in place to start being able to start our phase 1B, and Iâm really happy to report that we will be in 1B as of next week,â Three Rivers Executive Director Terra Uhing said during a meeting Wednesday.
The Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce hosted âThe Best Shot at Prevention,â an online education session with updates from Uhing and Methodist Fremont Health President and CEO Brett Richmond.
Rural Nebraska is less likely to get people on board with COVID vaccine
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6 News was in Fort Calhoun Monday hearing directly from those living in smaller communities.
“You might notice my hesitancy,” said Andy Petersen, after being asked if he’d get the vaccine when it’s available to the public. “I think there’s always a hesitation when something’s new.”
Once the Three Rivers Public Health Department is through Phase 1A of the vaccine rollout they’ll move on to those 65 and up; eventually reaching the general public.
While some are still on the fence, others have their minds made up, saying they don’t believe the vaccine is safe.