Maury Regional Health mobile unit offers vaccinations

On March 16, the Maury Regional Health (MRH) Mobile Unit began community outreach efforts to address vaccine equity. These efforts complement the more than 12,000 doses of vaccine that MRH has already administered at ongoing traditional clinics since December.

“The recent availability of the Janssen vaccine made this outreach possible,” said MRH CEO Alan Watson. “It doesn’t require sub-zero temperature storage like other vaccines so we’re able to transport it on the mobile unit to other locations. In addition, being a one-dose vaccine makes it ideal for reaching individuals in their own community.”

According to Patrick Harlan, who manages mobile unit operations for MRH, these outreach events are dependent upon the availability of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments. The organization has requested additional vaccine and will continue to reach out to populations that are traditionally served by the mobile unit as supplies become available.

“Our community partners are eager to work with us to offer vaccinations in the areas served by the mobile unit and we are grateful for their support in increasing vaccination rates,” said Harlan. “Our goal has always been to reach those in our community who face barriers to receiving care in a more traditional environment, whether that barrier is transportation, apprehension, language or socio-economic. We are pleased to be a partner in getting our region vaccinated, helping to break down those barriers and help those at greater risk for serious illness due to COVID-19.”

MRH also continues to offer Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations by appointment in Columbia, Hohenwald, Lewisburg and Waynesboro. Those eligible for vaccination should visit MauryRegional.com/COVIDVaccine to register.