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Providence said on Thursday that its vaccine procedures 'created the impression that some people are able to use their access to get a vaccination appointment.'
It's still unclear whether seniors can book appointments by phone.
Providence offered insiders early access to COVID-19 vaccine Updated Feb 04, 2021; Posted Feb 04, 2021 A year ago, hospitals were gearing up virus testing centers. Now, they're administering the vaccine, but only under strict rules of priority. Beth Nakamura/Staff Facebook Share Providence Health & Services gave early access to coveted COVID-19 vaccines to some members of its Oregon governing and foundation boards in December and January. Lisa Vance, CEO of Providence Oregon, said the practice amounted to preferential treatment for insiders, some of whom are also donors. The Oregon Health A...
Lane County can welcome some good news: It's been a mild, if not minimal, flu season. Oregon Health Authority influenza data suggests zero positive flu cases registered in hospitals and no outbreaks statewide. The low occurrence, officials say, is thanks to COVID-19 mitigation efforts, such as social distancing and mask wearing, and high vaccination rates. "In years past, we've always put out information about getting a flu shot being the best way to protect yourself and those around you," said Jonathan Modie, an OHA spokesperson. "This year was different — we emphasized getting ...
Portland area public health officials said Tuesday that some healthcare workers who are eligible to receive vaccines may have to wait multiple weeks if not months to receive them.