UPDATE 4 P.M. THURSDAY
OFFICIALS WITH GRRO INFORM WIZS NEWS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
“(Friday’s) COVID Vaccination Clinic at Shiloh Baptist Church in Henderson has been canceled. GRRO was just informed that our allocation of vaccines will not arrive in time for tomorrow,” Luccette Mercer said.
It’s speculated that the delay in the arrival of the vaccine is due to the Easter holiday.
Once the event is rescheduled, it will be posted on wizs.com and announced on the WIZS News.
— original press release from GRRO as published about the now cancelled event
On Friday, April 2, 2021, Shiloh Baptist Church is hosting a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic with free food and PPE distributions. The community is invited to come get their vaccines from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 635 S. College Street in Henderson. The vaccine clinic will be conducted through drive-up or walk-up service, with minimal or no-contact.
Green Rural Redevelopment has expanded their commitment to the health and wellbeing of rural North Carolinians with the new Wellness on Wheels Mobile Medical Clinic. The 33 foot mobile clinic will be at the Shiloh Baptist Church parking lot on Friday with a team of professionals who will provide COVID testing and vaccinations. GRRO’s Community Health Workers will distribute groceries to people who get vaccinated.
Shiloh Baptist Church is pleased to be part of a great collaboration with GRRO, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. and Genesis Project1 to provide the Henderson community with another opportunity to get vaccinated.
Remember, the vaccine is your best defense against Coronavirus. Protect yourself and those you love by getting the shot. You have the spot to get the shot.