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COVID-19 Testing is Available Throughout Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 28, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
COVID-19 Testing is Available Throughout Community
Help preserve our healthcare system and use community testing sites for asymptomatic or mandated screening testing
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 encourage the community to continue to test for COVID-19 at designated locations.
Individuals that are asymptomatic or need State-mandated screening testing are asked to use the following community sites that are open to anyone without an appointment:
Market Place Shopping Center, 2000 N. Neil Street, Champaign
- Open to all ages; drive up or walk up
- Week of December 27th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; open New Year’s Eve and closed New Year’s Day
- Beginning January 3rd, Monday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. until further notice due to demand
- Register prior to visit at:
https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/idph/Authentication/Login?mode=stdfile&option=getstarted
Shield CU
- Open to those age 5 and up
- You must use the Safer Community app to receive your test results https://www.osfhealthcare.org/c/shield-cu/
- Before testing, refrain from eating, drinking, tooth brushing, mouth washing, gum chewing, or tobacco use for at least one hour before providing your saliva sample
- Closed December 31st and January 1st
- Parkland Community College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Monday: 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Testing is located indoors on the west side of the campus in Building E
- Campus Recreation Center East, CREC MAC gym (north end of CREC), 1102 Gregory Dr., Urbana o Sunday: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Monday: 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch between 11:30 a.m. and noon
Shield Illinois at Stephens Family YMCA, 2501 Fields S Dr., North Pavilion, Champaign
- Open to those age 5 and up
- Make an appointment at https://shieldillinoisportal.pointnclick.com/login_login.aspx; walkins welcome
- Before testing, refrain from eating, drinking, tooth brushing, mouth washing, gum chewing, or tobacco use for at least one hour before providing your saliva sample
- Week of December 27th, 6:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.; closed New Year’s Eve
- Regular testing hours resume January 3rd
The following testing sites are available based on the following guidelines and require an appointment:
Promise Healthcare, 821 Bloomington Road (next door to the main clinic), Champaign
- Testing is by appointment only for all ages – symptomatic, high-risk exposure, and travel
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Call 217-403-5402
Carle Health, 1702 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign
- Appointments required; reserved for symptomatic, exposed, and pre-procedure patients only
- Call the COVID-19 hotline at 217-902-6100 for appropriate next steps
Additional information on COVID-19 testing and options can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covidtesting.html.
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COVID-19 Initial Series, Boosters and Pediatric Vaccinations Currently Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
COVID-19 Initial Series, Boosters and Pediatric Vaccinations Currently Available
COVID vaccinations available throughout community
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 continue to provide COVID-19 initial vaccination doses, boosters, and Pfizer pediatric vaccinations.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District – 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign
- Offering Moderna, Pfizer and J&J initial vaccination series, boosters, and Pfizer pediatric doses. December 13th – January 14th
- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Appointments preferred. Register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054CA8A82CA5F94-covid2
Kohl’s Plaza – 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign
- Pediatric vaccine, Moderna and Pfizer booster appointments are available through MyCarle and the Carle hotline at (217) 902-6100 for weekend clinics.
- Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. o Sundays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Pediatric vaccine appointments will be made available at primary care locations at a later date.
Promise Healthcare:
- Promise Healthcare is offering the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for children 5-11 years old.
- 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday by appointment only for 5-11. Call 217-403-5402.
- New Location - 821 Bloomington Road (next door to the main clinic) in Champaign.
- Boosters are available for all adults; walk-in appointments are available for both adult vaccinations and boosters.
- Testing is by appointment only for all ages.
OSF HealthCare:
- Appointments will be available at all of the primary care offices and can be scheduled through osfhealthcare.org/vaccine.
Christie Clinic:
- Christie Clinic patients as well as parents and guardians of Christie Clinic patients aged 5-11 are encouraged to sign up for one of the above-mentioned locations.
Pharmacies:
- Visit vaccinefinder.org for available appointments at local pharmacies.
Please note, additional vaccination options may be available through school districts and other retail locations.
Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covidvaccinations.html.
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It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week
If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District encourages you talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure your family is up to date on vaccines
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) recognizes December 511, 2021 as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), reminding everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine. The holidays are here, and while that means more opportunities for spreading cheer, there is also more opportunity for spreading flu and other respiratory viruses as people resume travel and gather with family and friends. NIVW is an important reminder to check off one thing no one should go through the holiday season without: a flu vaccine.
Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, including people with certain chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. In fact, in past flu seasons, nine out of 10 adults hospitalized for flu had at least one underlying medical condition. A flu vaccine reduces the risk of getting sick with flu. For people with certain chronic health conditions a flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu-related worsening of chronic conditions and prevent flu-associated hospitalization.
This National Influenza Vaccination Week, go to your doctor or local pharmacy to get your flu vaccine, encourage your loved ones to get their flu vaccine, and learn more about the benefits of getting vaccinated against flu.
During NIVW, CUPHD will be sharing resources on social media to highlight the importance of annual flu vaccination. Follow the conversation on Facebook, and use #IGetIt to share why you choose to vaccinate.
For more information on the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, visit www.c-uphd.org.
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