News Release from Lane Co. Government
Posted on FlashAlert: June 30th, 2022 8:35 AM
EUGENE, OR—Lane County Public Health (LCPH) in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority have opened a vaccine storefront at the Valley River Mall aimed at reducing barriers in the way of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will offer all three COVID-19 vaccines, including booster and pediatric doses, is walk-in only with no appointment necessary, and is free of charge.
“Access is one of our guiding principles in public health and this clinic was conceived around making getting your shot as easy as possible,” said Lane County Public Health Manager, Dr. Jocelyn Warren. “Community members can ride public transportation, couple their trip with shopping or entertainment, and enjoy air conditioning, all while improving their own, their family‘s, and their community’s health.”
The clinic is located at The Valley River Center (293 Valley River Center) is located between Round 1 and the Department of Motor Vehicles and is open Thursday-Saturday, 12PM-7-PM, and on Sundays from 11 AM-4-PM.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.