***Per Michael Magner, VDH Central Region Regional Health Emergency Coordinator, anyone affiliated with the EMS organization is eligible for the vaccine. This includes agency secretaries and other auxiliary staff, for example.
ODEMSA Planning District 13
Southside Health District
Brunswick County, Halifax County, Mecklenburg County
Southside Health District is vaccinating EMS providers. They are utilizing POD (Point of Distribution) sites to vaccinate. POD’s are set up, weekly. All EMS providers are in phase 1a. Unless otherwise directed, to register for the vaccine CLICK HERE. The registration process enables VDH to contact you when the vaccine is available, to schedule your appointment.
Contacts
- Jacqueline Miles- (434) 738-6545 x118
- Chris Garrett- (434) 766-9822
- Southside Health District- (434) 738-6545
ODEMSA Planning District 14
Piedmont Health District
Amelia County, Buckingham County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Lunenburg County, Nottoway County, Prince Edward County
Piedmont Health District is distributing the vaccine, to EMS providers, through the County Emergency Managers. The Emergency Managers will contact each Licensed EMS Agency when the vaccine is available. Once the EMS Agency is notified of the vaccine availability, their providers will then make individual appointments to get the vaccine. Emergency Manager contact information is listed below by County. Unless otherwise directed by your agency leadership or county Emergency Manager , to register for the vaccine CLICK HERE. EMS providers are in phase 1a.
Contacts:
- Amelia County- Kent Emerson- (804) 561-3914
- Buckingham County- Cody Davis – (434) 969-7734
- Charlotte County-
- Chris Russell – (434) 315-3616
- Dan Witt- (434) 542-5141
- Cumberland County- Don Unmussig- (804) 492-3625
- Lunenburg County- Rodney Newton- (434) 447-9715
- Nottoway County- John Prosise- (434) 645-8696
- Prince Edward County- Trey Pyle- (434) 547-2051
- Piedmont Health District, David Martin- (434) 392-3984
- Piedmont Health District, Main Number- (434) 392-3984
ODEMSA Planning District 15
Chickahominy Health District
Charles City County, Goochland County, Hanover County, New Kent County
Chickahominy Health District is vaccinating EMS providers. They are utilizing POD (Point of Distribution) sites. All EMS providers are in phase 1a. Unless otherwise directed, to register for the vaccine CLICK HERE. The registration process enables VDH to contact you when the vaccine is available, and to schedule your appointment.
Contacts
- Karen Stalzer, R.N.- (804) 365-4354 work, (804) 221-5209 cell
- Chickahominy Health District, Main Number- (804) 365-4313
Henrico Health District
Henrico County
Henrico Health District and City of Richmond Health District are partnering. Their plans will mirror each other. Both Health Districts are currently vaccinating. Vaccination clinics are operated by Health District Staff. The Health District Staff have made contact with your EMS Agency Point of Contact to inform them of when and where a point of distribution (POD) sites are established. Unless otherwise directed, by your agency or a Health District Representative, you can register for the vaccine HERE. All EMS providers are in phase 1a.
Contacts
- Patrick Holland, Richmond City Point of Contact – (804) 205-3753
- Rob Rowley, Henrico Point of Contact – (804) 363-2930
- Henrico Health District, Main Number- (804) 205-3501
Richmond City Health District
City of Richmond
City of Richmond Health District and Henrico Health District are partnering. Their plans will mirror each other. Both Health Districts are currently vaccinating. Vaccination clinics are operated by Health District Staff. The Health District Staff have made contact with your EMS Agency Point of Contact to inform them of when and where a point of distribution (POD) sites are established. Unless otherwise directed, by your agency or a Health District Representative, you can register for the vaccine HERE. All EMS providers are in phase 1a.
Contacts
- Patrick Holland, Richmond City Point of Contact – (804) 205-3753
- Rob Rowley, Henrico Point of Contact – (804) 363-2930
- Richmond Health District, Main Number- (804) 482-5500
Chesterfield Health District
Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, City of Colonial Heights
The Chesterfield Health District has received vaccine and have begun the process of vaccinating providers.
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield Fire and EMS, Forest View VRS, Manchester VRS, Bensley-Bermuda VRS, Ettrick Matoaca VRS – are self-vaccinating through Chesterfield Fire. The process of vaccinating internally has begun.
Powhatan County
Powhatan Fire and EMS, Powhatan VRS – are in the process of vaccinating. They are utilizing point of dispensing (POD) sites to distribute the vaccine. Emails will be sent to agency members letting them know the dates PODS will be vaccinating. Providers will be required to sign in to “Sign-Up-Genius” to set the POD appointment. Because it is unknown when shipments of vaccine will arrive, causing short notice for a vaccine opportunity, it is recommended providers use “Sign-Up-Genius” to be placed on a waiting list for upcoming opportunities. If you’re on the waiting list, you will be notified when the POD site is scheduled. Powhatan providers can Click Here to access Sign-Up-Genius to register for a vaccine site or be placed on a waiting list.
City of Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights Fire and EMS – are also self-vaccinating. The process of vaccinating internally has begun.
For all other providers, and non-affiliated EMS providers, Chesterfield will set up point of dispensing (POD) sites as needed. You must call the Chesterfield Call-Center at (804) 318-8207. Be prepared to give them your name, direct 24-hour phone number, email. If you represent an organization, name of the fire/ems organization, facility address, point of contact, number of medical staff members, number of non-medical staff members.
Contacts
- Jessica Robinson, Chesterfield County- (804) 748-1236
- Kris Pawlick, Colonial Heights- (804) 520-9232
- Curt Nellis, Powhatan County- (804) 598-5677
- David Woods, Chesterfield Health District- (804) 768-7292
- Chesterfield Health District, Main Number- (804) 318-8207
ODEMSA Planning District 19
Crater Health District
City of Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, City of Emporia, City of Hopewell, Prince George County, Surry County, Sussex County, Greensville County
Crater Health District has vaccine and they have begun vaccinating EMS providers through closed point of distribution (POD) sites. The closed PODS are scheduled, as needed. They are working closely with Crater ESF8 Emergency Managers to assure EMS agencies are aware and advised of specific dates/times, etc. The Health District will reach out to the EMS Agency Point of Contacts when appointments can be made. Deborah Whitacre advises EMS providers are in the top tier to receive the vaccine. All EMS providers are in phase 1a. Unless otherwise directed, by your agency POC or a Health Department Representative, you can register for the vaccine by CLICKING HERE.
Contacts
- Deborah Whitacre, Crater Health District – (804) 609-5749
- Crater Health District, Main Number- (804) 862-8903
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