DHEC Partners with Goodwill for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities in Upstate and Midlands – SCDHEC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics in these two areas over the course of nine weeks. Vaccinations will be administered by DHEC vendor Tour Health and provided during store hours at the various locations.

This is a great opportunity for South Carolinians who have not yet received their initial COVID-19 vaccination, and for those who need to get their booster shot, said Clayton Ingram, DHECs Public Health Information Coordinator. We appreciate Goodwill for opening their doors, and we encourage residents to find a location nearby so they can get a life-saving vaccination.

Each location will offer Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen vaccine brands, as well as pediatric doses for ages 5-11. Those interested can view the list of stores and availability below.

At Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, it always goes back to the people we serve, their needs, and how we can empower them through education and job training programs, said Rachel Putman, Vice President of Mission and People. Through this collaboration with DHEC and Tour Health, we are proud to further extend goodwill to our neighbors throughout our state and help in providing accessible vaccination opportunities for those who make that choice.

Vaccination remains the best way to prevent severe cases of COVID-19. Individuals ages 5 and up are encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccination, and boosters are encouraged for eligible populations.

Goodwill COVID-19 Vaccination OpportunitiesAll of the Goodwill sites will be operating Monday through Friday from 10am-3pm. These sites will be offering Pfizer, Pfizer Pediatric, Moderna, and Janssen (J & J). For more information, call 888-918-2297.

Week 1 (3/28-4/1) Week 4 (4/18-4/22)

Week 2 (4/4-4/8) Week 5 (4/25-4/29)

Week 3 (4/11-4/15) Week 6 (5/2-5/6)

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DHEC Partners with Goodwill for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities in Upstate and Midlands - SCDHEC