Increasing vaccination rates on the West Side, especially for hard-to-reach populations that are more vulnerable to COVID-19, is critical. Now, thanks to a $333,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation, nine West Side community-based organizations that are part of Healthy Chicago Equity Zones will receive funding to advance vaccine equity. “With this funding, community-based organizations throughout … Continue reading MacArthur Funds Help Nine Organizations Improve Vaccination Rates on the West Side
Category: COVID-19
Anyone 18 years of age and over, who lives in Austin, can make an appointment to be vaccinated at the Austin Clinic at Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School. The entrance for patients receiving the vaccine is at 116 N Central Ave. Chicago, IL, 60644. Limited slots available and are by appointment only (no walk-in's). Schedule at rush.edu/Austin or … Continue reading Vaccine Appointments Open for Austin Residents
Over the past several weeks, ACT has supported recent planning by the city and several healthcare institutions to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination for Austin residents. These efforts have resulted in the launch of two temporary vaccination clinics being stood up by The Loretto Hospital in partnership with Rush University Medical Center and PCC Wellness … Continue reading URGENT! Volunteers Needed for Austin Vaccine Clinics