NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER  IN THE NEWS

Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) announces it will host two new COVID-19 mass vaccine clinics March 3^rd and 4^th at the Nevada Community Center. The event is by invitation only. NRMC staff are in the process of making calls to schedule individuals registered on its notification list that qualify under the states tiered priority phases. Between the two clinics, there will be a total of 1,000 first doses of the Moderna vaccine given.

Currently, COVID-19 vaccination for Missouri residents is open to the following groups of individuals:

Phase 1A:

• Healthcare Workers

• Long-Term Care Facility Staff and Residents

Phase 1B - Tier 1:

• First Responders

• Non-Patient Facing Public Health Infrastructure

• Emergency Management and Public Works

• Emergency Services Sector

Phase 1B - Tier 2:

• Anyone aged 65 and older

• Any adult with one or more of the following conditions: Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Heart Conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies), Immunocompromised state from a solid organ transplant, Severe Obesity (BMI greater than 40), Pregnancy, Sickle Cell Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

February 15, 2021, the state of Missouri released additional guidance for Missouri vaccinators regarding the residency status of those seeking a COVID-19 vaccine in the state.

The guidance states, “Missouri’s plan prioritizes the vaccination of Missouri residents first. At the State's instruction, NRMC asks individuals to self-attest to their status in a prioritized population and verify their residency.

There are certain exceptions, however. If an employer-based vaccination clinic is arranged, and a Missouri employee lives in a neighboring state, vaccination of this person is allowed.

Infrequently, for the sole purpose of preventing a dose being wasted, it may be necessary to vaccinate a person who is ineligible and has not been determined to have a unique clinical situation that warrants an immediate vaccination. In no case should a vaccinator waste a dose.”

To register for the vaccine notification list, individuals may call NRMC’s 24/7 live vaccine call center at (417) 448-2120 or online at nrmchealth.com/covid19-vaccine. As NRMC and the Vernon County Health Department receive shipments of vaccine in the coming months, the notification list will be used to schedule those interested in taking it.

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About Nevada Regional Medical Center
Serving a six-county area since 1937, Nevada Regional Medical Center is a 71-bed acute, intensive and skilled care hospital. Nevada Regional Medical Center has earned recognition as a respected regional medical center for its comprehensive health care services, skilled and caring employees and state-of-the-art medical technology. Staff represent more than a dozen medical specialties, including family practice, women’s services, neurology, urology, psychiatry, orthopedics, wound care services, and general, vascular, thoracic and oncological surgery. Additionally, consultation clinics are held regularly by specialists in oncology, pulmonology, podiatry, ear, nose, and throat and cardiology.