The hospital is the only place that has had power since Monday. Author: NewsWest 9 Updated: 3:39 PM CST February 18, 2021
RANKIN, Texas Smaller communities have been hit extremely hard during the Texas winter storm: The entire city of Rankin lost power on Monday.
The only place without power and running water happened to be the hospital.
Rankin County Hospital opened their doors to give people a warm place to stay until the lights turned back on.
At one point EMS and hospital staff, the mayor and deputies went door to door to check on people and take them to the hospital.
They ve also been cooking all three meals for people, with other people dropping off items to help make it happen.
There will be 500 doses available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Credit: Rankin County Hospital District Author: Zach Leff Updated: 1:54 PM CST February 9, 2021
RANKIN, Texas The Rankin County Hospital District is set to hold a first-dose only drive-thru vaccination clinic on February 10.
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and there will be 500 doses available. Individuals 16 years of age or older can come and the doses will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
You must print out and complete three specific forms from the RCHD Vaccine information page in order to receive the vaccine.
You can stop by the RCHD front desk to pickup forms if y0ou don t have access to a printer.
Small Town Hospital Administering Covid Vaccine to Anyone over 16
RANKIN, TX – The Rankin County Hospital is administering the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone over the age of 16 Tuesday.
Below is the information from the Rankin County Hospital District:
Rankin County Hospital District will be hosting a FREE drive-thru vaccination clinic Tuesday, January 26th, from 9am-5pm while supplies last (500 doses available). This vaccination clinic is open to the public, ages 16 and older. Any minor receiving the vaccine must be accompanied by a legal guardian. PLEASE REVIEW THE STEPS BELOW!!!!!!!
STEP 1
Download the required forms from the link below OR pick up forms today at the RCHD main entrance until 5pm.