UnityPoint offers rapid COVID-19 testing

March 9, 2021

UnityPoint Clinic — Fort Dodge announced Monday new rapid COVID-19 testing offerings at any family medicine clinic within the Fort Dodge region and UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics. The rapid testing is available to both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients. “We’re excited to offer a rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients,” said Jenn Crimmins, regional vice president of clinic operations for UnityPoint. The test, similar to the one that has been offered by Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, delivers a “highly accurate” result ...

‘Turning the corner’

March 8, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds said getting a COVID-19 vaccine, when possible, is the right thing for all Iowans to do. “It’s safe and it’s the right thing to do,” said Reynolds during a visit to the mass clinic at Crossroads Mall in Fort Dodge on Saturday. “We would really encourage them to ...

Additional populations eligible for vaccine

March 6, 2021

Different segments of Iowa’s population will soon be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. On Monday, Iowa vaccine providers can begin vaccinating additional priority populations, the Iowa Department of Public Healh announced. Individuals 64 years of age and younger with medical conditions that are or may be at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are now eligible. Those who may be eligible can make an appointment with the Webster County Health Department. These appointments will be made in the same manner that appointments have been made thus far for mass ...

More vaccination clinics planned in FD

March 2, 2021

As Webster County Public Health (WCPH) plans more COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week, some neighboring counties will receive the first shipments of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, the third one approved for use in the U.S. As Iowa hit a milestone this week with 100,000 vaccination doses distributed, Webster County announced a vaccination clinic offering a second dose to those who received their first on Feb. 6, meaning the county soon will have its first full group of completely inoculated residents. Those booster doses will be given at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crossroads Mall.All ...

COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for Friday

February 16, 2021

The Webster County Health Department will offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday for Webster County residents age 65 and older who are not actively sick or in public health isolation. The clinic will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Mall. All vaccinations will be by appointment only. The Health Department reported that 500 appointment slots will open at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Appointments can be made online at webstercountyia.gov. The appointment link will be located in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If the link does not appear immediately, refresh your ...

COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for Saturday

February 9, 2021

The Webster County Health Department will offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday for Webster County residents age 65 and older who are not actively sick or in public health isolation. The clinic will begin at 10 a.m. at Crossroads Mall. All vaccinations will be by appointment only. The Health Department reported that 400 appointment slots will open at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Appointments can be made online at webstercountyia.gov. Click on the COVID-19 appointment tab and enter your information. Appointments can also be made by calling (515) 227-7104. The website link and phone line ...