Southwest Healthcare Preparedness Coalition

09/10/2024

Today the Southwest Healthcare Preparedness Coalition hosted Plan, Prepare, Act at the MERIT Center. This training provided attendees information about building an effective all-hazards emergency preparedness program.

11/30/2023

Advisory Board Members and RHPCs from the Southwest Healthcare Preparedness Coalition attended the National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference. They learned about new trends and best practices in healthcare emergency preparedness.

09/15/2023

Thank you to our Emergency Management partners on this Emergency Manager Appreciation Day!

12/14/2021

12/14/2021

This picture demonstrates the value of receiving a COVID vaccination.

The blue line shows the hospitalization and death rate amongst individuals who HAVE NOT been fully vaccinated against COVID.

The green line shows hospitalization and death rate amongst individuals who HAVE been fully vaccinated against COVID.

It is clear that receiving the COVID vaccine does make a difference.

To receive your initial series or booster dose, contact your local healthcare provider, or find a vaccine location at https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp.

12/10/2021

We keep hearing about breakthrough infections of COVID and may be wondering - Does the vaccine work?

The pictures below tell the story - VACCINES WORK!

Hospitals are filled primarily with unvaccinated individuals. If a vaccinated individual does become infected with COVID, the disease is likely to be milder - not requiring hospitalization.

Booster doses of all vaccine types are approved for all individuals aged 18+. Individuals aged 16-17 are approved for a booster with the Pfizer vaccine.

Contact your local healthcare provider and get your vaccine today. If you don't know where to get your vaccine - you can find a location at https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp.

12/01/2021

Here are the latest numbers of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. Getting vaccinated can help protect against COVID-19 infection or severe complications. Learn about the benefits and how you can schedule a vaccine appointment: https://san.fo/3pdvfJE

11/05/2021

The pictures say it all - a COVID vaccine GREATLY reduces your chances of hospitalization due to COVID infection.

Find out where to get a vaccine - https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp. And take your kids too - COVID vaccines are now available for anyone age 5 and older!

10/21/2021

Here are the latest numbers of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. Getting vaccinated can help protect against COVID-19 infection or severe complications. Learn about the benefits and how you can schedule a vaccine appointment: https://san.fo/3vs32kO

10/13/2021

Here are the latest numbers of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. Getting vaccinated can help protect against COVID-19 infection or severe complications. Learn about the benefits and how you can schedule a vaccine appointment: https://san.fo/3iWatf3"

09/14/2021

Here are the latest numbers of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. Getting vaccinated can help protect against COVID-19 infection or severe complications. Learn about the benefits and how you can schedule a vaccine appointment: https://san.fo/3lritVN

09/08/2021

Here are the latest numbers of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19. Getting vaccinated can help protect against COVID-19 infection or severe complications. Learn about the benefits and how you can schedule a vaccine appointment: https://san.fo/3E5hfZd