Northeast Georgia Health System Announces First COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Events
Monday, January 11th, 2021
Residents across northeast Georgia who are 65 or older can now schedule an appointment to receive a COVID vaccine at one of several events hosted by Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). Seven COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic events have been planned through the end of January, along with follow-up events at which participants will receive their second dose.
“It’s exciting to finally take this next step in the fight against the pandemic,” said Sakib Maya, MD, medical director of Urgent Care. “I can’t wait to start seeing patients receive their vaccines on Monday morning! We know how anxious they are and we’re proud to offer this service for our community.”
Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accepted. The event dates and locations are:
| Date (first dose) | Times | City | Location | Second dose* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Oakwood | Corporate Plaza 3137 Frontage Road |
February 8 |
| January 14 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Oakwood | Corporate Plaza 3137 Frontage Road |
February 11 |
| January 16 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Oakwood | Corporate Plaza 3137 Frontage Road |
February 13 |
| January 18 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Dawsonville | Veteran’s Park 186 Recreation Road |
February 15 |
| January 23 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Winder | NGPG Family Health Associates 63 West Candler Street |
February 20 |
| January 27 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Gainesville | NGPG Family Medicine Medical Park 2 1439 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste. 102 |
February 24 |
| January 30 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Toccoa | NGPG Toccoa Clinic 58 Big A Road |
February 27 |
“We are offering as many appointments as possible with the vaccine supply and staffing resources we have available,” said Bobby Norris, vice president of operations for Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. “We will add more appointments – at more locations – as soon as we can. In the meantime, we appreciate everyone’s patience.”
