Staff from Comite De Bien Estar in collaboration with the Yuma County Health Department through the Esperanza Para Todos/Hope For All Program of the UnidosUS National Organization held the #48th vaccination clinic. This vaccination clinic was special and was dedicated to farm workers celebrating the legacy of peasant leader Cesar Chavez.
Vaccines= Moderna Updated Vaccine, Hepatitis A, Flu, Tetanus, Generals and Pneumonia vaccines
Organizations:
- Yuma County Health Department
- Unidos US/ Hope For All Program
- Comité De Bien Estar
- Sunset Health
- Mexican Consulate
- Campesinos Sin Fronteras
- Legal Services
- PPEP
- The University of Arizona Cancer Center
Vaccines applied= 49
Moderna COVID 19 = 19
Hepatitis A =13
Flu= 12
Comite De Bien Estar staff attended to more than 100 people who came to the vaccination clinic event on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3am to 6am.
During the clinic different services and resources were offered:
- Sunset Health provided cholesterol and BMI test
- Campesinos Sin Fronteras screened glucose and blood pressure tests
- The Mexican Consulate provided information about its programs, and events
- PPEP provided information about the assistance they offer for the payment of utilities only for farmworkers
- Legal Services provided information about its legal representation program for farmworkers
- The University Of Arizona provided all about of cancer resources
- The staff of Comite De Bien Estar in addition to organizing the event, also participated with stand information about their programs and services
The next vaccination clinic will be held on April 11, 2024 from 9am-12pm
963 E. B Street San Luis, AZ