Tackling COVID-19 hot spots: more than 9,000 vaccines administered

July 8, 2021 Swedish Communications
Photo: CEO Dr. Guy Hudson, former CNO Margo Bykonen, mobile clinical lead Heather Martin and other members of our mobile vaccination team

 

Nearly six months after launching our mobile vaccination clinic in order to help the underserved and vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19 in our area, we bid adieu. At this point in time, we will continue to support our community with the mobile clinic when there is a need.

We couldn’t have done this work without our incredible partners: CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories, T-Mobile, Denali, Starbucks, YMCA and SEIU-1199 NW. Here’s what you helped us achieve:

  • 9,119 vaccines administered
  • 21 mobile clinic sites
  • 160 volunteers
  • 4,080 volunteer hours

“Words alone cannot express the immense gratitude I have for our partners,” said Nwando Anyaoku, M.D., chief health equity officer. “Each partner made it possible for our Swedish mobile vaccine clinic team to equitably deliver vaccines to more vulnerable communities in a way that helped overcome a lot of barriers they would typically face.”

Chief Health Equity Officer Dr. Nwando Anyaoku speaks to press at mobile vaccine clinic.

Downtown Primary Care and Mill Creek Primary Care. To learn more and schedule a vaccination appointment visit www.swedish.org/covid-19.

Or to locate a vaccination site near you, visit the Washington State Department of Health Vaccine Locator website or call the Washington State Department of Health at 1-800-525-0127 and press #.

We encourage everyone who is eligible and able to get the vaccine to do so. Please continue to wear your mask, practice physical distancing and wash your hands frequently.

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