Pomerene Hospital Plans Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine to Phase 1C Population in Holmes County
On March 4th, Pomerene Hospital will begin administering vaccinations to those individuals categorized in Phase 1C of Ohio’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. The Phase 1C group includes those age 60 and older as well as those who meet the following occupational and medical criteria:ELIGIBLE
MEDICAL CONDITIONS:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- Bone marrow transplant recipients
- Pregnancy
- Type 1 diabetes
ELIGIBLE OCCUPATIONS:
- Child Care Services – including administrators, teachers and substitutes enrolled in Ohio’s Professional Registry who are currently working in open child care and pre-kindergarten programs
- Funeral Services – including embalmers/morticians, funeral home directors, crematory operators and apprentices
- Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers – including probation and parole staff, and active firefighters
Under Phase 1C, all available vaccines will be administered to those who meet the requirements and wish to be vaccinated. At this time, the supply of vaccinations to our county continue to be intermittent and limited which may restrict availability. Please note that it is possible for individuals to be placed on a waitlist.
If you wish to be vaccinated at Pomerene Hospital, you have two options. You may call our vaccination scheduling line at 330-674-1584, extension 1066 or you may email vaccine@pomerenehospital.org . If you chose to email, please provide the individual’s name, age and phone number.Vaccinations continue to take place in the Hospital Auditorium. Additional instructions will be given during the scheduling process.
Updates concerning Pomerene vaccination availability and scheduling for other age groups will be announced in local newspapers, local radio, our Facebook page, and our website www.pomerene.org.
