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Champaign County COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Champaign County COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Community Healthcare Partners Continue to Offer COVID Vaccinations to those Eligible in Phase 1A, 1B, and Expanded 1B
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle
Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for Champaign County residents 16 years of age or older with underlying health conditions or disabilities who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine.
All currently eligible include:
Phase 1A:
- Healthcare Personnel: Hospital and Non-Hospital Settings
Phase 1B:
- Residents age 65 and older with or without underlying health conditions
- Residents age 40-64 with underlying health conditions
- First Responders
- Corrections Officers
- Education (in-person status not required) o State of Illinois approved Early Childhood and Licensed Daycares.
- K-12 (public, private, and parochial) Schools.
- Essential frontline workers who work or live in Champaign County:
- Grocery Store Workers: Baggers, Cashiers, Stockers, Pick-Up, Customer Service. o Food and Agriculture Workers: Processing, Plants, Veterinary Health, Livestock Services, Animal Care.
- Shelter/Adult Day Care Workers.
- Postal Service Workers (includes UPS, Amazon, etc.)
- Manufacturing Workers: Industrial production of goods for distribution to retail, wholesale or other manufacturers.
- Public Transit Workers: Flight Crew, Bus Drivers, Train Conductors, Taxi Drivers, ParaTransit Drivers, In-Person Support, Ride Sharing Services.
Phase 1B Expanded:
Champaign County residents 16-39 years of age or older with underlying health conditions, as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or disabilities are now eligible. Underlying health conditions are:
- Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Diabetes
- Heart Condition
- Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Smoking
Vaccination clinics for the week of March 8, 2021 will be available by appointment only at the following locations:
Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul.
To register:
- Online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F44A4AE22AAFF2-osfcuphd.
- Phone appointments: (217) 892-6844.
- Email address for questions and assistance:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule.
Meadowbrook Community Church, 1902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the above criteria who are 18+ years of age.
To register:
- Online: https://www.christieclinic.com/about/covid-19-vaccination/.
- To expedite your appointment, please complete the form included in your confirmation email.
- If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please follow cancellation/rescheduling instructions in the confirmation email.
Additional notes:
While current eligibility guidelines include residents age 16 or older with underlying health conditions or disabilities, each vaccination site may vary based on manufacturer’s approval.
In most cases, you will receive your second dose where you received your first. Follow instructions on scheduling your second dose from the site.
Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. There will not be a waitlist; however, additional appointments will be available next week based on vaccine availability.
You cannot receive the COVID vaccine if you have received any other vaccinations within 14 days prior to your appointment. You may be asked to show an ID for verification of employment.
Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection.
There is no cost to individuals to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be turned away if you do not have insurance.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq.
Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covidvaccinations.html.
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Champaign County COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Champaign County COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is expanding 1B Eligibility to Include Residents Age 16 and Older with Underlying Health Conditions or Disabilities
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle
Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for residents 16 years of age or older with underlying health conditions or disabilities who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine.
Newly eligible include:
Champaign County residents 16-39 years of age or older with underlying health conditions, as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or disabilities are now eligible. Underlying health conditions are:
- Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Diabetes
- Heart Condition
- Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
Still eligible are:
Phase 1A:
- Healthcare Personnel: Hospital and Non-Hospital Settings
Phase 1B:
- Residents age 65 and older with or without underlying health conditions
- Residents age 40-64 with underlying health conditions
- First Responders
- Corrections Officers
- Education (in-person status not required) o State of Illinois approved Early Childhood and Licensed Daycares.
- K-12 (public, private, and parochial) Schools.
- Essential frontline workers who work or live in Champaign County:
- Grocery Store Workers: Baggers, Cashiers, Stockers, Pick-Up, Customer Service. o Food and Agriculture Workers: Processing, Plants, Veterinary Health, Livestock Services, Animal Care.
- Shelter/Adult Day Care Workers.
- Postal Service Workers (includes UPS, Amazon, etc.)
- Manufacturing Workers: Industrial production of goods for distribution to retail, wholesale or other manufacturers.
- Public Transit Workers: Flight Crew, Bus Drivers, Train Conductors, Taxi Drivers, ParaTransit Drivers, In-Person Support, Ride Sharing Services.
Vaccination clinics for the week of March 1, 2021 will be available by appointment only at the following locations:
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, located at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the above criteria who are 18+ years of age.
To register:
Online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054CA8A82CA5F94-cuphd.
- Phone appointments: (217) 531-4538.
- Email address for questions and assistance:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule.
Christie Clinic, located at Christie Clinic at the Fields 3101 Fields South Dr., Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the above criteria who are 18+ years of age.
To register:
Online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4A92AA3F5C43-covid1911
- To expedite your appointment, please complete the form included in your confirmation email.
If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please follow cancellation/rescheduling instructions in the confirmation email.
Additional notes: In most cases, you will receive your second dose where you received your first. Follow instructions on scheduling your second dose from the site.
Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. There will not be a waitlist; however, additional appointments will be available next week based on vaccine availability.
You cannot receive the COVID vaccine if you have received any other vaccinations within 14 days prior to your appointment. You may be asked to show an ID for verification of employment.
Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection.
There is no cost to individuals to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be turned away if you do not have insurance.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq.
Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covidvaccinations.html.
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Champaign County EMA and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2021
Contact
John Dwyer, Coordinator / CCEMA
(217) 384-3826 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Champaign County EMA and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois is March 1-5
Champaign, IL – The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) urge everyone to prepare for severe weather.
March 1-5, 2021 is Severe Weather Preparedness week in Illinois. In 2020, multiple storms did over $5.2M in damages across Champaign County. Now is the time to prepare - before severe weather is predicted.
We cannot stop severe thunderstorms, lightning, or tornadoes from developing or happening, but there are things that everyone can do to minimize the impacts of severe weather on our lives and our families. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the following precautions can be taken to prepare for severe weather:
- STAY INFORMED
This can be done by monitoring a weather alert radio, local radio and TV broadcasts, NWS web pages, or various applications on computers and smart phones. DON'T just rely on one method - especially storm sirens - which are NOT designed to be heard indoors by everyone. Have multiple ways to receive information such as:
- Weather Alert Radio (offline until the system has been repaired- https://www.weather.gov/ilx/cmi-outage)
- Portable radio with battery backup
- Wireless emergency alerts on most smart phones - cell phone apps such as FEMA and Red Cross will send you warnings for your area but make sure to enable alerts
- Local TV and radio stations
- HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLAN
Do this for your home, business, schools, and when you are traveling. Designate places to go to seek safe shelter from a tornado or severe thunderstorm. Pick two places to meet in case you are separated from your family or co-workers. While traveling or when away from home, know the names of the locations you are visiting - especially county and city names.
- PREPARE YOURSELF & YOUR HOME FOR AN EMERGENCY
- Learn how to use a fire extinguisher, how to administer CPR, and how to turn off the electricity, gas, and water supplies in your home.
- Inspect your home for potential hazards such as weakened trees or limbs, cracked windows, or worn roofing.
- When you build a new structure - or renovate an existing one - there are ways to prevent wind damage to roofs, upper floors, and garages. Rafters, trusses, walls, and doors can all be reinforced.
- HAVE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
Some storms produce power outages that will last for several days. Having the following items will help you cope with the disaster:
- Bottled water
- Non-perishable food
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- Extra clothing and blankets
- An extra set of keys and cash
- Medications and a first aid kit
- Personal hygiene items
- Pet supplies
- A weather alert radio or portable AM/FM radio
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the NWS developed a Severe Weather Preparedness Guide which provides information about tornadoes, severe storms, lightning, and flooding along with recommended actions to take before, during, and after each of these weather events. It is available on the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov. The NWS, Lincoln also has a Severe Weather Safety web page at: https://www.weather.gov/ilx/ for numerous tornado, severe storm, flooding and lightning safety graphics.
Preparedness tips and information are also available through the Ready Illinois Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/ReadyIllinois) and Twitter Page (twitter.com/ReadyIllinois). For local information, go to Champaign County EMA (https://www.facebook.com/ChampaignEMA) and Twitter Page (twitter.com/ChampCoEMA).
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