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Champaign County COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 22, 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 in Eligible Phases as well as Newly Prioritized Residents
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, work in higher education, media or government, and 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.
Vaccination clinics for the week of March 22, 2021 will be available by appointment only at the following locations:
Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul. This site will only be accepting those fitting the criteria who are 18+ years of age.
To register:
- Online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F44A4AE22AAFF2-osfcuphd2.
- 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.
Christie Clinic hosting at Meadowbrook Community Church, 1902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign.
To register:
- Online: https://www.christieclinic.com/about/covid-19-vaccination/.
- Stay up to date on community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics by downloading the Christie Clinic app and opting in to notifications.
- 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.
Newly eligible for those who live or work in Champaign County:
- Higher Education Staff
- Government Workers
- Media
Still eligible:
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 also 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
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.
The vaccine itself is free but providers may seek appropriate reimbursement from the recipient’s plan or program (e.g., private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) for a vaccine administration fee. You will not be turned away if you do not have insurance or charged the balance of the bill for the vaccine. If you have questions about your specific coverage, please call the number on the back of your insurance card.
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 15, 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.
Vaccination clinics for the week of March 15, 2021 will be available by appointment only at the following locations:
Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul. This site will only be accepting those fitting the criteria who are 18+ years of age.
To register:
- Online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f44a4ae22aaff2-osf.
- 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.
Christie Clinic hosting at Meadowbrook Community Church, 1902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the 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.
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. o 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 also 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
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 Community Health Plan Finalized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2021
Contact
Julie Pryde, Administrator
(217) 531-5369 /
Amy Roberts, Public Relations
(217) 531-4264 /
Champaign County Community Health Plan Finalized
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Announces the Release of the 2021-2023 Champaign County Community Health Plan
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in conjunction with Carle Foundation Hospital, OSF HealthCare, and the United Way of Champaign County, have developed the 2021-2023 Champaign County Community Health Plan. The plan utilized the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership (MAPP) model, a community-based model that necessitates community engagement at all levels to conduct the Champaign Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The current health status of the community was assessed, needs were identified, and then a comprehensive plan to improve the community’s health was created by acquiring input from community partners, planners, elected officials, and residents.
The MAPP process is composed of four assessments. The use of survey monkey was imperative to completing each assessment; approximately 25 community leaders submitted information for the assessment and to review the community health data, set a vision, and identify priorities and goals for the 2021-2023 Community Health Improvement Plan.
Based on the four MAPP assessments, community leaders convened to identify priorities. After identifying top health concerns, participants voted to select the top three priorities to address in 2021-2023 implementation cycle. Special consideration was given to ensure that all priority health actions align to include environmental determinants of Public Health.
Based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) model, SMART objectives were used to identify goals and objectives within each priority that were feasible, actionable, and could be implemented in the upcoming years. Workgroups were formed and met separately to formulate goals and action plans to address each of the priorities.
- Behavioral Health: increase capacity, create behavioral health triage center, promote education and training on mental and behavioral health to reduce stigma, provide youth targeted prevention programs.
- Reducing Obesity and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: improve access to healthy food options, expand physical activity prescription program, and increase access to physical activity.
- Violence: promote police-community relations, increase community engagement, and reduce community violence through partnering with local initiatives.
“What makes this health plan exceptional is that there was so much community participation in its development. We have a very dynamic plan with lots of input from stakeholders,” said Julie Pryde, Administrator of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Champaign County Public Health Department.
To obtain a full copy of the IPLAN, go to https://www.c-uphd.org/about-cuphd.html.
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