Anyone who had appointments cancelled for coronavirus vaccinations this week at the Brazos Center are being asked to rebook.
Coordinator Jim Stewart says weather permitting, the Brazos Center hub will operate next Monday through Thursday from eight a.m. until six p.m.
Stewart says they have 3,000 doses on hand and he has been told to expect another 4,000.
He also says additional appointment invitations are forthcoming.
Meantime, volunteers are still being recruited by the Red Cross.
Heart of Texas chapter executive AJ Renold says her biggest concern is having enough people to give the shots.
Each shift has 14 people requiring active medical licenses and there are three shifts per day.
Renold says they are also seeking those who are interested in taking on larger roles.
Click here to be directed to the online volunteer registration website.
Click below for comments from AJ Renold, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver.
Update from CHI St. Joseph Health, February 19 2021:
As of now, St Joseph Hospital has 3000 1st doses in its inventory that had been allocated for this week’s operations. St Joseph has also been alerted by the state that there is a likelihood of an additional 4000 doses being allocated for next week. The team is in the process of sending out emails to reschedule appointments at the Brazos Center, and our previously scheduled recipients should expect to see an updated invite within the next few days. Subject to the receipt of the additional doses of vaccine, more slots should also be available for scheduling.
In addition, several 2nd dose appointments that had previously been scheduled for the Brazos Center will be rescheduled to the week of March 1 to better align with the 24-31 day mark for 2nd dose administration. Individuals who are currently scheduled for their 2nd dose should expect to receive a new appointment date in the coming days.
Staff and volunteers are also being advised of the changes in scheduling.