St. Bernards accepting appointments for free COVID-19 vaccines Eligible applicants must be 70 years or older and reside within St. Bernards’ service area in Northeast Arkansas. St. Bernards Healthcare announced Monday it is making appointments for free COVID-19 vaccines available to any community member 70 years or older. (Source: File photo) By Region 8 Newsdesk | February 1, 2021 at 1:57 PM CST - Updated February 1 at 1:57 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - St. Bernards Healthcare announced Monday it is making appointments for free COVID-19 vaccines available to any community member 70 years or older. According to a news release, the system will receive vaccine requests through a new online registration process and dedicated call center (1-870-351-7171).