North Central Health District

North Central Health District Providing COVID-19 Vaccination at Lizella Day 2022

Posted June 7, 2022 by Michael Hokanson

North Central Health District’s (NCHD) Health Equity program and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) are partnering with the Troopy Food Pantry and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to provide free COVID-19 vaccines at Lizella Day 2022 on Saturday, June 11.

The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 7331 McCall Road in Lizella.

“Working closely with our partners across our service area is a great chance for us to meet people where they live, work and play,” said Alicia Wright, NCHD Health Equity Program Coordinator. “We’re thankful for these partnerships that create a fun environment where people can access COVID-19 vaccination as easily as possible.”

Lizella Day 2022 will offer music, educational information, health screenings, vendors, entertainment and more in addition to the chance to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.

Anyone at the event that receives their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will also receive at $100 Visa gift card from NCHD, while supplies last. To be eligible for the gift card, you must be 18 years old or older and be a resident of, or employed in, any of NCHD’s 13 counties receiving a first or second dose. You must show proof of residency or employment within the district to qualify for the gift card. You can receive a booster dose at the event, but you will not receive a gift card. Anyone below age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive vaccination.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, including all vaccination opportunities provided by NCHD, visit NCHD52.org/covidvaccine.