Almost 38 percent of Jefferson County residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, Jefferson County Health Department Director Gail Scott reported. She said the department is proud of this progress and hopes that community members will make their COVID-19 vaccination appointment as soon as possible to...
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CDC updates guidance for vaccinated Americans
The U.S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated guidance regarding activities that are considered safe for individuals fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The updates are based on increasing scientific evidence that fully vaccinated individuals experience significant reduction in risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and overall severe...
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 8 at Creek mall
The Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) will be holding a walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccination from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Johnson Creek Premium Outlet Mall. Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible, and ID is not required. The JCHD is pleased to offer this...
‘Protect the Pollinators!’ A virtual program for kids and families offered May 6
"Protect the pollinators!" is a virtual program for kids and families that has been developed with help from the staff at the Dwight Foster Public Library and inspired by the Heart of the City’s No Mow May initiative. The virtual presentation will be held Thursday, May 6, at 4 p.m. ...
Fort Memorial Hospital on Fortune/IBM Watson Health Top 100 Hospitals list
Fort Memorial Hospital has been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the first time Fort Memorial Hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing small community hospitals in the US. Fort Memorial Hospital was one of three hospitals recognized...