Displaying items by tag: COVID 19
Richmond County Health Department halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine after FDA, CDC reccomendation following blood clot reactions
ROCKINGHAM — All Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Richmond County have been canceled until further notice after a pause was recommended by federal health officials.
CDC finds no safety issues, recommends continuing to administer vaccine following limited reactions at Wake County vaccine event
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Wake County Public Health Department to investigate a limited number of reactions that were reported during Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at PNC Arena on Thursday, April 8. Analysis by the CDC did not find any safety issues or reason for concern; and the CDC recommends continuing to administer the vaccine.
Scotland Health has vaccines available to Richmond County residents
LAURINBURG — In recent weeks Scotland Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination services to locations in Pembroke and Bennettsville in an effort to vaccinate as many individuals as possible as quickly as possible. However, you do not have to wait for the vaccines to come to you.
UNCP to host Dr. Michael Osterholm, COVID-19 expert
PEMBROKE — The Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership and the College of Health Sciences at UNC Pembroke are hosting Health Talk: Special Event with Dr. Michael Osterholm on April 15, 2021 at 7 p.m. via Facebook live and YouTube live.
UNCP Mobile Vaccine Clinic coming to Red Springs, Fairmont
PEMBROKE — In a continued effort to increase the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, UNC Pembroke’s Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be traveling this week to sites in Red Springs and Fairmont.
COLUMN: Musicians see light at the end of the COVID tunnel
There seems to be some glimmer of light at the end of the COVID tunnel for working/touring musicians.
FirstHealth’s Richmond County vaccine clinics open to essential workers and adults at higher risk for exposure; appointments still required
ROCKINGHAM — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond and the Richmond County Health Department are continuing to register members of the public for COVID-19 vaccination through Operation FirstShot.
COLUMN: The school day that wasn't
The date of Monday, March 16, 2020 posted on my white erase board is a source of conversation. That date will soon be a year old. Of the very few visitors who have been to my room, many ask the significance of that date. I consider Monday, March 16, 2020 as the school day that never happened.
Richard Petty on COVID-19 Vaccines: 'You have a spot. Take your shot'
RALEIGH — North Carolina native and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty recently received a COVID-19 vaccine.
'She Saved My Life:’ MRH nurse honored with DAISY Award after helping patient beat COVID-19
PINEHURST — Justyna Iskrzycki, R.N., has been recognized as a DAISY Award winner by FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Iskrzycki, who works in a group of nurses who serve in multiple departments, was nominated by a patient who beat COVID-19 in December 2020.
