Gundersen starts vaccinating those 65+
By Jack Swanson
jswanson@fayettecountynewspapers.com
Healthcare providers and pharmacies in Fayette County are now providing the Covid-19 vaccine as supplies become available.
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics is currently providing vaccine for there 65 and over age group patients, when it is available.
“If you are a 65+ Gundersen Palmer patient, we assume you want the vaccine and will contact you when an appointment is available. We’re eager to protect you from Covid-19 with the vaccination but our availability to vaccinate depends on our supply from the State, which doesn’t meet our demand. We’re following a framework to vaccine those at the highest risk first,” read a communique from the hospital on Face Book.
The hospital says those seeking the vaccine don’t need to put their names on a waiting list. The hospital said some could be notified through MyChart or by letter, but that they will be calling the 65-plus patients when vaccine and appointments are available.
NuCara Pharmacy in West Union started doing vaccinations this week.