From parking lot attendants to inoculators, volunteers made Phoebe’s COVID-19 mass vaccination efforts a huge success.  Phoebe hosted an event Thursday evening at Chehaw to thank the incredible number of workers and volunteers who staffed the hospital’s mass vaccination site in Albany. Out of concern over rising COVID-19 cases, the celebration was turned into a drive-through event. 

All those who helped with the vaccination effort were invited to attend.  They stopped at various stations where they were greeted and thanked by Phoebe leaders and given gifts and sweet treats as tokens of Phoebe’s appreciation.

“Phoebe organized and implemented one of the most efficient, effective and successful COVID-19 mass vaccination efforts in the state of Georgia,” said Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney Health System President & CEO.  “We administered around 38,000 vaccines at our main site in Albany, protecting thousands of people against this deadly virus.  There’s no way we could have done that without our community’s help.  Nearly 1,400 dedicated community servants gave their time and energy to this vital project, and we have no doubt that their work saved lives.  We appreciate their service, and, more importantly, the folks we were able to vaccinate appreciate their service,” Steiner added.

The City of Albany, Dougherty County, Dougherty County EMS and Department of Public Health were especially helpful, providing employees to assist at the vaccination center.

Phoebe opened the vaccination site on its main hospital campus on Dec. 17, 2020.  In January, it was expanded and moved to Healthworks, Phoebe’s employee wellness center.  The site was open there through May 20, 2021.  Phoebe also operated mass sites in Americus and Sylvester.  The health system has since transitioned COVID-19 vaccinations to clinics.

COVID-19 vaccines are currently available to anyone 12 and older. You can schedule a vaccination appointment at the Phoebe clinic nearest you by calling 229-312-MYMD.  Organizations can request one of Phoebe’s mobile wellness units to provide onsite vaccinations at www.phoebehealth.com/mobile-wellness.