The Hocking County Health Department partnered with Hocking Valley Community Hospital and HCEMS to start vaccinating front line healthcare workers at the Mark J . Potter Training Facility. A total of 30 front line workers were vaccinated in the first round, including 17 healthcare workers from Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Vaccination is voluntary for HVCH employees and others have signed up to be vaccinated in the coming weeks.
By centralizing services within the Emergency Department, patients will benefit from a streamlined experience with one convenient access point. The ED will continue to care for minor illnesses and injuries while offering the added advantage of immediate access to emergency-level evaluation and treatment if needed. With 24/7 availability, the community can rely on continuous access to care around the clock.
While patients will be registered as Emergency Department visits, costs will vary based on individual insurance coverage; hospital financial support applications remain available to everyone.