CentraCare is gearing up to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to as many eligible individuals as possible.
In an effort to provide scheduling options, CentraCare has recently opened online scheduling for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. This allows people who are currently eligible to receive the vaccine to either schedule an appointment online or by calling CentraCare Connect at 320-200-3200.
“While initial COVID-19 vaccine supplies were limited during the first 8-12 weeks, it has allowed us to build our scheduling systems and get our vaccination clinic processes in place,” said Dr. George Morris, Incident Commander for CentraCare’s COVID-19 response. “Over the last week, we are pleased to see our vaccine supply increase and we are now able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone in those first priority groups, including those aged 65+, who want to receive it.”
Before moving to vaccinating the next priority groups, outlined by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the state of Minnesota needs to achieve a goal of vaccinating 70% of Minnesotans who are 65+.
The first doses of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine have also arrived at CentraCare, allowing the three available vaccines to now be distributed within our region.
CentraCare has been sending direct communication to patients who are eligible. Vaccine appointments are now open to non-CentraCare & Carris Health patients and can be made online or by calling CentraCare Connect.
For up-to-date information on CentraCare’s COVID-19 vaccine plans, please visit centracare.com/COVID19vaccine.
