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VASNHS begins vaccinating veterans in Pahrump

by John Archiquette The following groups are currently eligible to receive
North Las Vegas, Nev. the vaccine at VASNHS:
• Veterans 80-years-old or older can receive their vac-
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System delivered the cine at the North Las Vegas VAMC on a walk-in basis
first doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to over during normal vaccine clinic hours (weekdays from 7:30
400 veterans at the Pahrump VA Clinic over the weekend of a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Feb. 6-7. • Veterans age 70-79 can reserve a day and time to re-
This is the first time VASNHS has administered the vaccine ceive the vaccine at the North Las Vegas VAMC by calling
outside of the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. 702-791-9185. (Please note: This is a reservation time block
Staff from the VAMC joined Pahrump VA nurses and the vs. an exact appointment time and Veterans should be
Nye County Fire Department to deliver the first round of prepared for a brief wait prior to receiving their vaccine).
vaccinations to veterans ages 70 and older during the two-day • Veterans under age 70 should not contact the reserva-
clinic. The clinic was held on the weekend so it wouldn’t inter- tion line. Please wait until you are contacted by VASNHS
rupt vaccine distribution operations occurring throughout letting you know scheduling is open to your age group.
the week at the VAMC. • Veterans in high-risk categories who have questions
“We were excited about the vaccine when we first heard that about the vaccine and scheduling should contact their
it was being administered at the medical center, but there was primary care team — not the reservation line.
always an underlying concern that we were so far away from VA photograph Veterans who have received their first dose from the
being able to access the vaccine,” said Bill Carl, physician as- Frank Duszynski Jr., 72, received his first dose of the Pfizer- North Las Vegas VA Medical Center or another location
sistant at the Pahrump VA clinic. “Many of our veterans here BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at the Pahrump VA Clinic on should receive their second dose from the same location.
in Pahrump are older, and find it difficult to travel so far, so Feb. 6, 2021. He is one of more than 400 veterans to receive Based on limited supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine,
when it was announced that the VA would be bringing the the vaccine over the two-day clinic. VASNHS is adhering to CDC and VA guidelines and pri-
vaccine to our facility, the veterans were just thrilled.” marily distributing via priority groups. Please do not call
Vietnam-era Veteran Frank Duszynski Jr. was the first appointment only, and exclusively to veterans who are enrolled to schedule an appointment unless you are at least 70 years
in line to receive his vaccine at 8 a.m. on Saturday. “I feel in VA health care at the Pahrump VA Clinic. Veterans who old or have been directed to do so by your care team. All
like I’ve been ducking and dodging COVID all year,” said are 70 years old or older or have high-risk medical conditions veterans interested in receiving the vaccine will eventually
the 72-year-old former Army military policeman. “When should call 775-727-7535 to schedule an appointment. Veterans have the opportunity when supply permits.
the VA called me to offer me the vaccine, I jumped at the will be scheduled for their second dose exactly three weeks Veterans seeking additional information can sign up to
chance. I feel like the VA is taking care of me and is conscious from the date that they receive their first dose. get updated information through VA’s COVID-19 Vaccine
of our health.” Since giving the first dose of the vaccine on Dec. 16, Keep Me Informed tool, visit the VA Coronavirus Vaccine
VASNHS will host another weekend vaccine clinic at the VASNHS has delivered more than 14,500 doses of the Pfizer- FAQs webpage, contact their care team, or visit www.
Pahrump VA Clinic Feb. 20-21. Vaccines will be distributed by BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (as of Feb. 8). lasvegas.va.gov.

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