STUART, Fla. Cleveland Clinic Florida announced Thursday that it has reached its COVID-19 vaccination facility and suspended appointments at Martin County North and South Hospitals and Weston Hospital, though Indian River Hospital continues to schedule appointments as the offer allows.
Martin Health has planned about 2,000 vaccinations and 2,200 vaccinations for Weston Hospital for the coming week and will reschedule patients when there is extra stock.
“Our appointment call centers have experienced an extraordinary number of calls since opening on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, for patients who, according to a government executive order, Ron DeSantis, are being vaccinated,” Cleveland Clinic said in a news release. .
“We are working closely with the state of Florida to receive additional stock of vaccine early next week.”
Cleveland Clinic Florida region announced Tuesday that it will begin planning COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday.
Vaccinations are by appointment only for those who meet the following criteria:
- Cleveland Clinic Patients Over 65
- Cleveland Clinic patients with certain high-risk medical conditions at risk of severe disease due to COVID-19. These include patients with obesity, cancer, COPD, chronic kidney disease, immune deficiency, heart disease, sickle cell disease, pregnancy and type 2 diabetes.
- Inpatients who meet the criteria and are discharged from the hospital
- Community health care providers and first responders.
Patients who meet the criteria can vaccinate their first dose of COVID-19. The second dose will be scheduled after the first dose.
Patients at Cleveland Clinic locations in Broward, Palm Beach, and Indian River counties can call 954-659-5950 to schedule.
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health patients can plan their vaccination by calling 772-419-3308.
As of Monday, Cleveland Clinic has vaccinated more than 2,800 caregivers across the region. The caregivers receive a second dose after 28 days.
“We are grateful that we can provide this important protection to our caregivers, our health partners and the patients we serve,” said Dr. Conor Delaney, CEO and president of Cleveland Clinic Florida, said. “This is an important step in our ability to protect our communities and to manage the impact of the COVID-19 virus.”