Amherst Reaches Homebound Individuals With Vaccine
Photo: amherstma.gov
Source: amherstma.gov
The Town has been coordinating efforts to reach homebound individuals in a commitment to ensure they have access to a vaccine. Amherst Public Health Director Emma Dragon, Fire Chief Tim Nelson, and Senior Center Director Mary Beth Ogulewicz have been working for a number of weeks to identify and serve homebound individuals in Amherst and eight other Eastern Hampshire County communities.
As of Tuesday March 3, Amherst has delivered over 5,050 vaccine doses to eligible individuals. Now, however, doses will be brought to eligible people’s homes by Dragon, Assistant Amherst Fire Chief Jeffrey Olmstead and Amherst Firefighter Paramedic Matt Chipman.
“We value the vulnerable and underserved individuals within our community and feel committed to getting them vaccinated” said Dragon.
It is expected to take several weeks to vaccinate the over 100 homebound individuals that have been identified. If you know of someone who is homebound and may qualify for this program in Amherst or Pelham, please contact the Amherst Senior Center 413-259-3060.