Scott County COVID-19 Vaccination for Individuals in the 65+ Priority Population

 

Scott County vaccine for the 65+ priority population will be provided to our three community-wide health systems for administration through their clinics:

Community Health Care

• Community Health Care, Inc. is providing COVID vaccines to our established patients in the 65+ age group.
• We have already identified our patients in this category and will be using email and text messages to send links for them to sign up for a vaccine when it is available. We will be prioritizing patients based on identified health risk factors.
• If a CHC patient is concerned we may not have their correct phone number or email address, they can go to our website at www.chcqca.org and click the “COVID Vaccine” button at the top of the page where they will be directed to fill out screening questions for placement on the appropriate wait list.
• If someone does not have access to the internet or has difficulty using online tools, they can call our main scheduling line and will be assisted. We would encourage any CHC patient to ask a friend or relative to assist in using the website first prior to calling.

Genesis Health System

• At this time, there is nothing for you to do if you are a Genesis patient with a primary care provider. Genesis providers have ordered vaccination for all their 1B: 65 and older patients. There is no pre-registration to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through Genesis.
• If you see a Genesis specialist/partner such as an oncologist, pulmonologist, etc., they are also placing vaccine orders for their 1B 65+ population.
• Genesis will contact you to schedule your vaccine, as we continue to receive vaccine from the health departments.
• For those 1B 65+ patients who do not have a Genesis provider, we can connect you with a provider by calling 563-421-DOCS (3627).
• Genesis is also working closely with CASI to schedule and vaccinate those 65+ without a provider.

UnityPoint Health – Trinity

• UnityPoint Health – Trinity is dedicated to providing COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible as soon as the vaccine becomes available.
• Once we receive shipment of the vaccine for Tier 1B, we will begin notifying eligible UnityPoint Health patients so they may schedule a vaccination appointment.
• Trinity will be utilizing a combination of phone calls and communication through our text message where patients can self-schedule through a link.
• If patients cannot receive the text message or aren’t able to use the link to self-schedule, the system will call them and direct them to call their primary care provider so they can assist them in scheduling.
• Trinity is asking patients not to call our clinics to schedule unless you have received communication from us informing you that you are eligible for the vaccine and we have a spot available for them to schedule. 
• Whether you receive the vaccine or not, it’s important for everyone to continue wearing face masks, social distancing, washing hands often, and staying home when sick. If you have a specific question about your health, please contact your doctor for advice.

Individuals in the 65+ priority group with no primary care provider or whose primary care provider is not with one of the 3 community-wide health systems are encouraged to call CASI at 563-386-7477 for assistance in getting connected to vaccine.