H1N1 FLU SHOTS TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC

December 8, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Rebecca Winter, Marketing Services
Crittenden Regional Hospital
870.735.1500

Healthcare professionals at Crittenden Regional Hospital will offer eight H1N1-flu shot clinics over the next two weeks. Beginning Wednesday, December 8, through December 18, each of our clinics will have designated times for anyone who wishes to be inoculated against the H1N1 virus. The hospital will also offer drive-through H1N1-flu shots for those who may be unable to go to a clinic. The flu shots will cost $10 to administer and are available to anyone in our community who wishes to be inoculated.
The following Clinics and times are available:
Mid-South Multi-Specialty will provide H1N1 flu shots for those patients 17 and over on Friday, December 11, 8:00a.m. until 12:00pm., Thursday, December 17, from 2:00p.m. until 4:30p.m., and Friday, December 18, from 11:00a.m. until 2:30p.m. Mid-South Multi-Specialty clinic is located in the Professional Office Building at 228 Tyler, Suite 105, West Memphis. The flu shots will cost $10 and may be purchased with cash or credit card. [Insurance, Medicare, checks and credit cards can not be accepted].
Mid-South Pediatrics will provide H1N1 flu shots for those patients 6 months to 16 years of age on Thursday, December 10, 8:00a.m. until Noon and 1:00p.m. until 4:00p.m., and Thursday, December 17, 8:00a.m. until Noon and 1:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. Mid-South Pediatric clinic is located at 2921 Highway 77, Suite 20 in Marion. The flu shots will cost $10 and may be purchased with cash or credit card. [Insurance, Medicare, and personal checks can not be accepted].
The Children’s Clinic will provide H1N1 flu shots for those patients 6 months to 16 years of age on Wednesday, December 9, 8:00a.m. until Noon and 1:00p.m. until 4:00p.m., and Wednesday, December 16, 8:00a.m. until Noon and 1:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. The Children’s Clinic is located in the Professional Office Building at 228 West Tyler, Suite 304, West Memphis. The flu shots will cost $10 and may be purchased with cash or credit card. [Insurance, Medicare, and personal checks can not be accepted].
A Drive-through clinic will be held on Wednesday, December 16, from 4:00p.m. until 6:00p.m. Shots will be available to adults 17-years and older in the circle drive in front of the Women’s Center, off Rhodes. Participants may stay in their vehicles and the vaccine will be administered as a curb-side convenience. The flu shots will cost $10. Cash Only. [Insurance, Medicare, checks and credit cards can not be accepted].
If you have any questions, please call Charlotte Gray, APN, RN at (870) 735.1500 ext. 1304.