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Brookings County has come a long way since December 11 in the fight against COVID-19. That was the day the first COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer, was granted emergency use authorization (EUA) by the FDA. One week later on Dec. 18, the Moderna vaccine was also granted a EUA and Brookings Health System was administering Pfizer doses to its frontline healthcare team.
Brookings Health System Awarded on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2021 List
Brookings Health System has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2021. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Mar. 3 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
Community Vaccination Center Now Open to Persons with Approved Underlying Medical Conditions
Following the South Dakota Department of Health’s vaccination plan, today the Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) will open up registration for the Mar. 11 COVID-19 community vaccination center to persons with approved underlying medical conditions under age 65.
Second COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center Set for Mar. 11
The Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) will hold its second COVID-19 community vaccination center, also referred to as a point of dispensing (POD), on Mar. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Swiftel Center in Brookings.
COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center Now Open to Brookings County Residents Age 65+
Starting today the COVID-19 community vaccination center scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 is now open to Brookings County residents age 65 and older.
COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center Set for Feb. 25
The Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) will hold a COVID-19 community vaccination center, also referred to as a point of dispensing (POD), on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Swiftel Center.
Brookings Health System Foundation Adds Two New Board Members
Brookings Health System Foundation’s board of directors welcomed Karin Emery and Amber Hemmestad as their newest members at the Jan. 14 meeting. Each were elected for a two-year term through December 2022.
Volunteers Needed for Future Vaccine Point of Dispensing
The Brookings County Pandemic Planning and Coordination Committee (PPCC) is asking for community volunteers to help with future COVID-19 vaccination point of dispensing (POD).
80+ Year-Olds Wanting Vaccine Urged to Call Sanford Clinic
Brookings County residents 80 years of age or older who still have not received their COVID-19 vaccine are asked to call the Sanford Health Brookings Clinic at (605) 697-1900 to schedule a vaccine appointment.
Vascular Services Start at Brookings Health’s Outreach Clinic
Dr. Gregory Schultz, M.D., of Sanford Vascular Associates will begin seeing patients at Brookings Health System’s outreach clinic starting on Friday, Feb. 5. He will then be available to see patients the first Friday of each month.