SVHC's New COVID Resource Center Combines Testing and Vaccines
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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) will administer COVID vaccines and PCR tests at one location, the COVID Resource Center.
The clinic is located in the gymnasium of the former Southern Vermont College campus at 981 Mansion Drive in Bennington. It will open 2 – 6 p.m. Monday – Wednesday and 8 a.m. – noon Thursday – Saturday starting August 10. Hours may be increased based on demand. The COVID Resource Center is a Vermont state contracted facility operated by Southwestern Vermont Health Care.
"Our community has high vaccination rates, but we still have room to improve, especially among younger people," said Trey Dobson, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's chief medical officer. "Getting vaccinated is the single best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19."
Patients can schedule both their COVID test and their COVID vaccine conveniently online. Go to svmcbookcovidtest.timetap.com to schedule testing and svmcvaccine.timetap.com to schedule a vaccine. While scheduling is preferred, walk-ins are accepted.
- The clinic is open to all who are eligible. At present, eligible people include everyone 12 and older, regardless of whether they live in Vermont or another state. It is anticipated that younger people will be eligible as early as this fall.
- Patients over the age of 18 will have a choice of Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson, based on availability.
- Those who register online may reserve their choice of vaccine.
- Everyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
- The services are free, with no cost to patients. Insurance companies may be billed for testing.
The clinic is a part of a statewide strategy to ensure adequate COVID testing and vaccination availability. It will likely provide flu testing and flu vaccines throughout the flu season.
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