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INDEX Feature Events Opinion COVID Update Sports
No. 2
Vol. 3
A fair shot
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August 26, 2021
Baptist Health offering third doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to moderately, severely immunocompromised Baptist Health
visit BaptistHealthCo• Are in active treatment vidVaccine.com or call for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST. • Have received a transPlease bring your plant and are taking immunosuppressive vaccine card with you. therapy This is only for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine re- • Have received CAR-T cell therapy or a stem cell cipients. transplant (within two Patients who reyears of transplantation or taking immunosupceived their second dose pression therapy) of the Pfizer vaccine at least 28 days ago and • Have advanced or untreated HIV infection who fall under criteria established by the Cen- • Have a moderate or seters for Disease Control vere primary immunodeficiency such as DiGeorge and Prevention (CDC) syndrome or Wiskottare eligible. Aldrich syndrome The CDC classifies Are undergoing active eligible recipients as • treatment with high-dose those who: corticosteroids and other pharmaceuticals that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory
LITTLE ROCK – Baptist Health is offering a free third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised patients. Patients can schedule appointments via MyChart for the third dose at most of Baptist Health's primary care clinics or medical centers in Little Rock, Malvern, Arkadelphia, Heber Springs and Stuttgart. Appointments can also be made by calling 1-888-BAPTIST. For the latest information regarding where and when third doses are available at Baptist Health,
Dance the night away Brett Thompson Contributing Reporter
Photo by William Matthews
Clinics at fairs and other fun places can attract people who wouldn't normally go get the vaccine by themselves.
William Matthews Contributing Reporter
Students came at a steady pace to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Henderson Street Fair vaccination clinic Friday, Aug. 20. The vaccine was not the only thing being given to patients that day. As part of the Governor's new incentives, those who received the shot were given their choice of a certificate from the Game and Fish commission to get a free hunting or fishing license or— if they were over 18—a lottery scratch off ticket. The event was hosted by the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC). They run sev-
eral vaccination clinics across the state for schools, businesses, and festivals, especially where vaccination rates are low. Because of the public’s worry over the new Delta variant and the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer jab, there has been an increase in vaccinations as of late, according to Anna Marie Sullivan, the event coordinator for AFMC. At clinics like the one at the Henderson Street Fair, people feel more at ease because they can go with friends or in a group, says Sullivan. If you have not been vaccinated yet, the AFMC is holding a follow up clinic for people that got shots at the
fair and for anyone else that needs their first shot on September 10 at the Henderson Student Center from 9 am. to 4 pm. You can get a free hunting or fishing license if you get the shot, or a scratch off ticket if you’re over 18. If you will not be able to make it to the next clinic at Henderson, you can visit healthy.arkansas.gov to find more vaccination clinics that are taking place across the state and nearby. They update the website every Wednesday so you can always stay upto-date with the most relevant information. over.
if they weren’t in attendance. The dance featured appearances from HSU Greek Life, with the night opening with routines from a variety of the sororities on campus. After the girls showed off their moves and support for their chapters, the floor was opened for the entire campus to join in on the fun. There was a nice variety of music that made sure everyone felt included with their music taste being heard. The music was provided to the students by our own Arkansas lo-
Henderson’s annual Street Dance was last Thursday during Welcome Week. It was one of the last few events to happen that week, getting all the Reddie students prepared for their fall semester. The event, as always, was held on the street outside of the Reddie Bookstore right in the heart of the Henderson campus. Due to its location, the energetic music could be heard throughout a large part of campus, so everyone could enjoy it even
cal DJ Whiskey, who also brought out an impressive light display to set the atmosphere. “Really cool to get out and experience what the campus had to offer,” said Chris Meachum, a freshman psychology major. “I like how people still had a fun time, despite being in the middle of a school week.” All in all, the night was one to remember, and will keep all the Reddies waiting for their next chance to get up and dance.
Photo by Brett Thompson
DJ Whiskey, an Arkansas native, put on quite a show at the annual Henderson Stree Dance, playing many genres of music accompanied by lots of flashing lights.
Photo by Lance Brownfield
Photo by Blanton Matthews
Arkansas finds itself among many states that have incentivized the COVID-19 vaccine.
A newly constructed entryway and office was finished just in time for school to start back at Ouachita High School last week.
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