Congressman tours HealthLinc in Michigan City for update on vaccination success
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Merrillville, speaks with HealthLinc CEO Beth Wrobel, left, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Carmen McCoy, during a tour of HealthLincβs Michigan City facility and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at 710 Franklin St. on Tuesday, April 6. According to Wrobel, more than 6,000 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 at the clinic, while HealthLinc as a whole has vaccinated more than 30,000 in Indiana since Jan. 18.
Mrvan greets HealthLinc MA Melissa Bell during a tour of the health care providerβs local COVID-19 vaccination clinic. HealthLinc was the first federal vaccination partner in Indiana, allowing it access to vaccines from the federal government, including the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, to provide coverage to vulnerable populations.
Mrvan meets with Valparaiso University sophomores Georgia Martin, center, and Shelby Stinson, in HealthLincβs Michigan City vaccination clinic.
During a tour of HealthLincβs vaccination clinic in Michigan City, Mrvan speaks with HealthLinc CEO Beth Wrobel. The congressman complimented HealthLinc for providing the homeless and other vulnerable populations with access to the vaccine as part of the American Rescue Plan. βThis is something that needs to be touted across the community,β he said.
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.