Augusta Health issued the following announcement on July 26
In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD), Augusta Health continues community vaccinations for COVID-19.
Current Vaccination Dose Count at Augusta Health:
- Doses given at weekend events: 51
- Total doses given at Augusta Health Vaccination Clinics: 82,273
- Community member fully-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 42,351
Augusta Health is vaccinating everyone age 12 and older who lives, works or goes to school in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for individuals age 18 and over. Pfizer vaccine is authorized for individuals age 12 and older; a parent or guardian must be present to consent to vaccination of those under the age of 18.
The focus of vaccinations efforts has shifted from the large-scale, on-campus mass vaccination clinics to smaller, more convenient neighborhood-based clinics throughout the community. Large clinics will still be scheduled regularly, but in half-day increments.
Vaccinations in Primary Care Offices
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are now available in all Augusta Medical Group primary care offices. Patients who prefer to receive a vaccination from their personal physician should contact their doctor’s office to be scheduled into the next available vaccination appointment block.
Last week, many patients took advantage of this new service, and after discussion with their personal physicians, were vaccinated. The Fishersville Primary Care office, for example, gave more than 30 vaccines last week.
Vax the Valley
The first Vax the Valley event was held on Saturday, July 24 and was a successful celebration of the Valley’s vaccination efforts.
“It was a very positive experience,” says Isaac Izzillo, Director of COVID-19 Vaccination and Education at Augusta Health. “The music was great, and many folks who had already been vaccinated stopped by our tent to thank us and ask additional questions about the new variants. And, we were able to provide vaccinations to 34 additional community members.”
The next Vax the Valley event is this Saturday, July 31 from 1 pm to 7 pm at Barren Ridge Vineyards in Fishersville. Musical guests will be Reverend Kelly & Big Love, Joe Zullo & Josh Mullins, and Kiz Carter & Juke Jackson. The series will finish on Saturday, August 7 at Constitution Park in Waynesboro.
Augusta County Fair
Augusta Health’s Vaccination Team will be at the Augusta County Fair this week!
The team will offer both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines every day—Tuesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 31 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm in the Pavilion.
Community-Based Clinics
Augusta Health also provides off-campus, community-based clinics in partnership with local organizations, churches and schools. The number of these clinics has increased significantly.
This week, these community clinics are scheduled. Walk-ins/Drive-ins are welcome at community clinics:
- On Tuesday, July 27
- At the Augusta County Fair from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- On Wednesday, July 28
- At the Augusta County Fair from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- Bluegrass in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- On Thursday, July 29
- At the Augusta County Fair from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- At Groovin’ at the Greenway at Constitution Park in Waynesboro from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- At the Salvation Army in Staunton from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- On Friday, July 30
- At the Augusta County Fair from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- On Saturday, July 24
- Vax the Valley Event!
- Barren Ridge Vineyard from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Musical Guests:
- Reverend Kelly & Big Love
- Joe Zullo & Josh Mullins
- Kiz Carter & Juke Jackson
- Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines are available.
- At the Augusta County Fair from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available.
- Vax the Valley Event!
Large on-campus Vaccination Clinics
Appointments are preferred for clinics. Walk-ins are welcome.
Go to vaccinate.augustahealth.com to view the links and schedule an appointment. Information about new clinics, the links and the criteria for each link, are posted as available. On-campus clinics for the remainder of this week are:
- Tuesday, July 27: After school/after work clinic hours for those are unable to come during the day. The clinic will run from 3:30 pm until 7 pm. Walk-ins welcome until 6 pm.
- Thursday, July 29: After school/after work clinic hours for those are unable to come during the day. The clinic will run from 3:30 pm until 7 pm. Walk-ins welcome until 6 pm.
Vaccination Call Center
Not everyone has access to the internet. Those who need assistance to schedule should call Augusta Health’s Vaccination Call Center at (540) 332-5122. The Call Center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm to answer questions and help to schedule vaccination appointments.
Homebound patients are being vaccinated through a pilot program with Central Shenandoah EMS. Contact the Vaccination Call Center for more information.
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