DHS to add four community-based vaccination clinics
One clinic to be located in Marathon County
For the Wausau Times
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services
(DHS) has announced the creation of four additional community-based vaccination
clinics. The vaccination clinics will be located in La Crosse County, Racine
County, Marathon County, with the last clinic split between Douglas and Barron
County. Locations will open within the next two months.
“Our first week of the DHS community-based vaccination clinic at Rock County
was a success and we are excited to continue launching more of these community clinics
across Wisconsin,” said Governor Tony Evers. “We are continuing to work to get vaccine
doses across our state as soon as we have doses available. These
community-based sites are going to be critical to our work making sure that
Wisconsinites can get vaccinated so we can put this pandemic behind us.”
The new clinics—which are made possible through collaboration with AMI
Expeditionary Healthcare, the University of Wisconsin system, local public
health departments, and other local partners—were selected to address gaps in vaccine
access and support vaccination efforts. Various factors including population
demographics, local health capacity, operations, and concentration of other vaccine
providers are taken into consideration when planning for these vaccination clinics.
All individuals currently eligible for the vaccine, regardless of where they
live, will be able to schedule an appointment.
Wisconsin currently has over 1,800 vaccine providers to help get available vaccine
to those who are eligible. This includes the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program,
where select Walgreens continue to expand their vaccination capacity. This
week, 178 Walgreens locations in Wisconsin will be receiving a total of 35,350 vaccine
doses which is double the amount from last week. If you are currently eligible
for vaccine, call 1-800-Walgreens or visit the Walgreens online registration
website to schedule an appointment. Supply will be limited. Individuals can
also find vaccination options by contacting your healthcare provider, visiting
your local public health department’s website, or beginning March 1,
registering through the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry to find a
vaccinator who has opted into the registry.
“Our biggest priority is to get shots in arms equitably, quickly, and safely.
That is why we will continue adopting strategies and engaging in partnerships
that will reduce barriers for individuals currently eligible for vaccine,” said
Interim DHS Secretary Karen Timberlake. “We are expanding our capacity to
deliver COVID-19 vaccines as more vaccine becomes available and as more people
are eligible to be vaccinated. Along with mobile vaccination teams, various
local vaccine providers, and pharmacy partners, these clinics are one of the
many ways that folks can protect themselves and their loved ones from
COVID-19.”
For information, resources, and data related to Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination
program, visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine.htm.