KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, the Family Health Center of Kalamazoo (FHC) announced that it will host its largest drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic so far.
The event, “A Thousand Shots of Love,” will take place on Tuesday, May 25 at the KRESA headquarters, which is located at 1819 East Milham Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FHC President and CEO Denise Crawford spoke with WKZO about the event Monday morning.
“This is open to anyone in Kalamazoo County in need of the COVID-19 vaccine, and as indicated, we will be doing a large drive-thru clinic at KRESA in partnership with Bronson Hospital,” Crawford said. “This will be on Tuesday, May 25, and we will be offering the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 and up.”
Speaking on the goal to hit a thousand shots in one day, Crawford says it’s thanks to the partnerships that this effort will be possible.
“We have the logistics worked out, fortunately with our partnerships with Bronson Hospital, KRESA is allowing us to use their entire campus,” Crawford said. “We do feel that it’s set up so people can quickly get in. We will assess you, get you situated and get you through very quickly. With these vaccine events, we’ve been able to navigate people, including the 15 minute observation, we’ll get you through in about 30 minutes or less.”
Unlike other events, this clinic will not require pre-registration. However, Crawford recommend it anyway, as she says it will make the process more efficient.
That said, no individuals who show up will be turned away.
To pre-register, residents can call the FHC COVID-19 hotline at 269-488-0804. Those who do not register will be able to do so onsite when they arrive.
“Our goal is to make sure everyone has access to the vaccine, and that of course we are doing our part to get people vaccinated,” Crawford said. “We want to make sure our community is healthy and safe.”
At this time, Crawford says the FHC has surpassed 7,000 vaccines distributed, an increase from 5,000 at the start of May.
More information about the Family Health Center can be found online at https://www.fhckzoo.com/.
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