If you're wondering how to get registered to be scheduled for the COVID-19 Vaccine, Dr. Mrunal Shah, Vice President of Medical Affairs at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, detailed the current Phase 1B Plan for all of us to understand. You can listen to his interview with Paul James and read the plan below, as released by OhioHealth on January 20, 2021.
(MARION, Oh) - OhioHealth recently announced that it will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to patients who are 80 years of age and older the week of January 18 in accordance with guidance from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
The first vaccinations were given starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 at the Marion Medical Campus. Clinics are also scheduled for January 20 and January 22.
Walk-in appointments will not be accepted. Only those individuals who have scheduled a vaccination through MyChart or the vaccine hotline will be vaccinated. How to schedule:
For patients who have a medical record in the last three years at OhioHealth, vaccinations can be self-scheduled through OhioHealth MyChart, which is available on the OhioHealth website or via smartphone app. Patients will be notified through MyChart when they are able to schedule. Patients are encouraged to check their MyChart account now to ensure their contact information is up to date. MyChart is the easiest and fastest way to schedule an appointment.
For all others or those that are unable to schedule online:
Those in the eligible age groups can call our scheduling hotline to book their vaccination appointments. The hotline can be reached at (614) 533-6999 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vaccinations will be given following the schedule below, current as of January 15:
Week of January 19 – Patients 80 years of age and older
Week of January 25 – Patients 75 years of age and older
Week of February 1 – Patients 70 years of age and older
Week of February 8 – Patients 65 years of age and older
Appointments slots are filling fast. If no appointments are available when scheduling opens, patients are encouraged to regularly check MyChart. Appointments will be added as additional vaccine arrives at various OhioHealth locations.
For more information about scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine at OhioHealth, visit www.ohiohealth.com/covidvaccine.