By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle Post
The first doses of the Coronavirus vaccine have made their way to Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services.
The first 100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine have been received at Chadron Community Hospital. Ten healthcare professionals volunteered to take their first dose.
Dr. Schuckman was the first to receive the vaccine followed by a group of healthcare professionals selected on a basis of risk and/or the frequency of contact treating COVID patients.
"It’s a big day at Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services," said Lea Griese, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator.
This is the first phase in the CDC COVID-19 program “Operation Warp Speed”
Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services currently has a vaccine roll-out plan for front line staff and will continue to vaccinate staff over the next several weeks.
Early next spring the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the general public.
"Please watch the Chadron Community Hospital, Western Community Health Resources, Chadron Medical Clinic Facebook pages as well as local media outlets for additional information," said Griese. "Updates to vaccine roll-out timelines will be made as more information becomes available."