Yadkin Valley News

Piedmont Triad Regional Council issued the following announcement on December 9.

PTRC received grants from the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the  Health Resources and Services Administration to conduct educational outreach about the COVID-19 vaccine and provide immunizations for residents of North Carolina’s lowest vaccinated counties. We began the effort in Stokes County with two drive-through vaccine clinics in September and one in November. Through partnerships with LifeBrite Hospital, local senior centers, churches, local governments, and social services, 263 residents have received their vaccinations. Additionally, when vaccinated, these residents received groceries from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina and connected with many other social services in the area. We are excited about these connections and how they will continue to benefit the residents of Stokes County. PTRC is looking to host more vaccination clinics in other counties starting Spring 2022.  

PTRC received another grant from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for a state-wide, in-home vaccination project. These efforts serve home-bound residents who have not been able to access vaccination sites. Working with providers in all the state’s 100 counties, over 2200 individuals have received their vaccinations. As 30-50 NC residents per day still request their vaccine through this program and the risk of variants increases, the grant may be extended and PTRC looks forward to continue meeting the vaccination needs of this underserved population.  

If you are interested in working with these vaccine promotion efforts or want to learn more, please contact McKayla Creed in PTRC’s Aging Department.  

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