Nationwide Vaccination Day event coming to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Community members will be connected with health-related resources at an upcoming event.

Courtesy: staywellhealthhub.com

According to a press release, the Stay Well Community Health Initiative was designed to bring those resources to Black communities across the country.

On April 22, the initiative will host a Nationwide Vaccination Day in 21 cities — including Jackson — in partnership with the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign.

The event will offer free COVID-19 vaccines, along with other health resources, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Taylor Medical Center located at 460 North Parkway.

A press release states Black individuals have historically faced health care inequities, and the event aims to improve vaccination rates for Black communities.

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