{"id":4365,"date":"2021-03-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthcoreclinic.org\/?p=4365"},"modified":"2024-10-21T16:54:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T21:54:59","slug":"phase5begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthcoreclinic.org\/es\/2021\/03\/29\/phase5begins","title":{"rendered":"Anyone 16+ Can Now Get the COVID-19 Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Effective today, all Kansans age 16 or older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine<\/strong>. Governor Laura Kelly announced starting Monday, March 29, 2021, the State of Kansas will make the COVID-19 vaccine<\/a> available to all Kansans (16+), entering the final Phase 5 of the Vaccine Prioritization plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith the anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, we must get every dose of vaccine into arms quickly,\u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. \u201cI strongly encourage every Kansan to get the COVID-19 vaccine so we can get back to school, back to work, and back to normal.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule Your<\/em> Vaccine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HealthCore Clinic has partnered with GraceMed Health Clinic, other community health centers, and local leaders to get as many people vaccinated as soon as possible, as safely as possible. Currently, HealthCore is administering the Moderna vaccine<\/a> which anyone 18+ is eligible for. You can schedule your vaccine by clicking below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Serving Our<\/em> Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HealthCore Clinic has been serving Wichita\u2019s most vulnerable populations before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to serve long after. HealthCore Clinic was one of the first organizations to provide large-scale COVID-19 testing to the Wichita community, administering 1,723 tests over a 3-week period of time in May of 2020. Testing sites included a mobile clinic located at the Wichita State University Metroplex, located in the heart of the neighborhoods most disproportionately affected by the pandemic. HealthCore also opened a respiratory clinic and helped spearhead a safetynet system with other community health centers, such as GraceMed Health Clinic, to provide sick patients a safe environment to receive treatment at the height of the 2020 lockdown. Now, HealthCore Clinic and GraceMed Health Clinic are providing COVID-19 vaccines to the most vulnerable populations in Wichita by working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working together<\/em> to provide immunity in our community!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHealthCore Clinic is honored to be working with the Mayor, Wichita City Council, Sedgwick County, and GraceMed Health Clinic to provide information and resources to all residents regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.<\/em>\u201d Stated Teresa Lovelady, President and CEO of \u00a1HealthCore Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedgwick County Commissioner<\/a> Sarah Lopez stated, \u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us, especially our Latino communities and communities of color. Many people are hesitant to get vaccinated. It is our goal to inform our community about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines, provide resources, and get as many people vaccinated as soon as possible.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Brandon Whipple<\/a> went on to say, \u201cWith vaccine eligibility opening up to residents in Phase 3 and 4 next week, even more people can get vaccinated. We are hearing a lot of questions like \u2018Where do I get it?\u2019 \u2018How much does it cost?\u2019 \u2018When will it be my turn?\u2019 and \u2018Is it safe?\u2019 These are great questions and this PSA seeks to help answer these questions and provide direction.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice Mayor Brandon Johnson<\/a> stated, \u201cThe COVID-19 vaccines are safe, they are 100% free, and you can get them at community health centers like HealthCore Clinic, GraceMed Health Clinic, and Sedgwick County vaccine sites. We all got the shot and are sharing our experiences in hopes it will encourage others to get vaccinated when they see how easy and safe it is.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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