Marshfield Clinic
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) — Marshfield Clinic Health Systems will serve as an initial hub for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in North Central Wisconsin later this month.
“Marshfield Clinic Health System has been preparing for a COVID-19 vaccine for the past several months,” said Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO Dr. Susan Turney. “We’ve been deeply engaged with the State Administration’s workgroup, and we are ready to store and administer the vaccine as soon as it is available.”
This means Marshfield Clinic will receive shipments of vaccines from the state’s Department of Health Services. Marshfield Clinic will then distribute them to other groups such as public health departments, nursing homes, and other hospitals.
Vaccines are anticipated to be distributed to the hubs around Dec. 15. Front line health care workers and long-term care facilities will be the first to receive vaccinations after Wisconsin health officials give final approval to begin administering vaccinations.
In a news release, officials with Marshfield Clinic said they would follow state guidance on the prioritization of individuals who will receive the vaccine, beginning with those at high risk for the disease and front-line healthcare workers.
The US Food and Drug Administration is set to hold hearings to approve a vaccine developed by Pfizer on December 10th. Moderna’s vaccine will have its hearing one week later, on the 17th.
Marshfield Clinic was chosen as a distribution hub in part because of its ability to store the Pfizer vaccine, which needs to be kept at -80 degrees C (-112 degrees F).
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