Atrium Health Navicent to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations for Teachers, School Staff
Health system to partner with Bibb County Schools to vaccinate school staff
Atrium Health Navicent is partnering with the Bibb County School District to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to teachers and school staff at a special vaccination event on March 13. Vaccinations will be provided by appointment only. Additional details, including how to sign up for an appointment, will be released to schools in the coming days.
"We are excited to assist teachers and school staff in obtaining protection against COVID-19. We want to do what we can to help teachers, students and school staff feel safe as they enter classrooms each day," said Atrium Health Navicent President and CEO Delvecchio Finley. "Caring for those in our community who provide care for the most vulnerable is another part of our role in improving our community's health and wellness, elevating hope and advancing healing for all."
Beginning on Monday, March 8, vaccinations also will be available to teachers and school staff, in addition to individuals who qualify under phase 1a+ of Georgia's priority distribution plan, at Atrium Health Navicent's new Family Health Center drive-thru location and at The Wellness Center.
"We’re very thankful for our partnership with Atrium Health Navicent. As COVID-19 has proven, we are always better when we work together and this is a perfect demonstration of how partnerships make our community better and stronger," said Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones. "We understand the importance of schools being open and this effort helps us provide another layer of safety for our students and staff, and provides our employees with peace of mind as they work in their classrooms with students. Thank you, Atrium Health Navicent."
Atrium Health Navicent is in communication with other school districts in preparation to assist in providing vaccination protection for teachers and school staff in the communities we serve.
About Atrium Health Navicent
Atrium Health Navicent, the leading provider of health care in central and south Georgia, is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. Providing more than 1,000 beds and offering care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region, Atrium Health Navicent provides care for health care consumers through an academic medical center; community, pediatric and rehabilitation hospitals; urgent care centers; physician practices; diagnostic centers; home health; hospice and palliative care; and a life plan community. Atrium Health Navicent is dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. For more information, please visit www.NavicentHealth.org.