It really was on a state-by-state, locality-by-locality basis," Capra says.
The second phase added another 700 health centers.
The current, third phase adds the remaining 520 HRSA-supported centers.
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Expanding Vaccine Supply
Capra notes that state and local health departments have been stretched thin for years.
Vaccine supplies are now available through both federal and state programs.
We’ve gone through two subsequent phases," Capra says.
Open Door operates 14 medical centers and a mobile unit.
It treats about 60,000 patients a year.
Two-thirds of our patient population are racial and ethnic minorities, Capra says.
We know these are the same people who have disproportionately suffered from COVID-19 diagnoses over the last year.
Theyve suffered higher mortality rates and hospitalizations compared to the general population.
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National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).Total and Weekly COVID-19 and Vaccination Numbers by State.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).America’s Health Centers: Snapshot.
