Press Releases
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Virtual Women’s Health Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2021
Contact
Brandon Meline, Director of MCH
(217) 531-4308 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Virtual Women’s Health Expo
Free Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Expo
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), along with the University of Illinois School of Social Work and via PCORI funding, (PatientCentered Outcomes Research Institute), is hosting a Virtual Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Expo on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. The event will be held over Facebook Live and Zoom.
The virtual health expo will highlight available information and resources as well as speakers discussing birth, pregnancy, perinatal depression, and health policy. Virtual door prizes will also be provided. This event is free and open to the public.
“CUPHD has long been screening for perinatal depression, but only recently has there been more success in establishing an expanded network of providers and resources for those affected in the C-U and surrounding areas. Many more women suffer from some level of perinatal depression or anxiety that can negatively affect pregnancy and parenting, than the public is aware of, and this ongoing project is an effort to destigmatize these feelings and provide an exposition of local resources that community members can learn about,” said Brandon Meline, CUPHD Director of Maternal and Child Health.
Identifying Depression through Early Awareness (IDEA) research project aims to improve maternal health through early identification of risk factors during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The IDEA Women’s Health Coalition integrates input from patients, researchers, mental health providers, and primary care providers to develop CER (comparative effectiveness research) questions. For more information on the coalition go to www.perinatalconnect.org.
For upcoming details on how to register, go to: https://www.facebook.com/perinatalconnectfb.
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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic available Saturday, Feb. 20
February 18, 2021
Contact:
Carle Public Relations
Media contact line: (217) 902-5201
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic available Saturday, Feb. 20
Champaign, Ill.— Carle Community Health Initiatives in partnership with the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Church of the Living God, 312 E Bradley Ave., Champaign from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or until all available dosages are administered. Vaccine is available for those who live or work in Champaign County who are currently eligible to receive vaccine.
When: Saturday, Feb. 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Church of the Living God, 312 E Bradley Ave., Champaign
“We’ve been partnering with Church of the Living God to address healthcare needs and disparities for some time and bringing vaccination opportunities directly to those who need it most is a natural extension of our reach,” Jonathan Woods, RN, MSN, executive director, Community Health Initiatives, said.
Carle Health, in partnership with Champaign Urbana Public Health District, is now vaccinating:
- Residents 40-64 with underlying health conditions or disabilities,
- Residents 65 or older in-person
And those who live or work in Champaign County in these categories:
- Healthcare workers outlined in Phase 1a as those in hospital and non-hospital settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials as well as those who care for a disabled family member.
- Staff at licensed daycare workers State of Illinois approved early childhood and licensed daycares and K-12 (public, private and parochial) schools.
- Other essential workers outlined in Phase 1b.
Visit Carle.org for more information about vaccine eligibility.
Public health administrator Julie Pryde said partnerships and targeted community outreach efforts are key in ensuring that vaccine reaches as many people who to receive it as quickly as possible.
“We’re working hard to remove barriers to accessing the vaccine for our community members,” Woods said.
Editor’s note: Media opportunities available. Call (217) 902-5201 to schedule with Carle Public Relations.
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Procedures for Rescheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations if Individuals Cannot Make Their Appointment due to Inclement Weather
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Announces Procedures for Rescheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations if Individuals Cannot Make Their Appointment due to Inclement Weather
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) announces COVID-19 vaccination clinics will continue this week as scheduled; however, if individuals need to reschedule due to inclement weather, they may do so.
Please follow instructions specific to each site. To reschedule at:
Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul.
- Send an email through the signup genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/rantoulfeb16.
- Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Or call: (217) 892-6844.
Former Dress Barn store in the Kohl’s Plaza, located at 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign.
- Call the hotline at (217) 902-6100 and they will accommodate as schedules allow.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, located at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign.
- Call: (217) 531-4538.
- If you registered online, you can go to:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054CA8A82CA5F94-phase3.
- Or email for assistance:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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