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Courtney Davis
Assistant Director of Public Relations
Prince George’s Community College
daviscl@pgcc.edu
Prince George’s Community College and Luminis Health Partner to Offer COVID-19 Vaccination Site
College essential staff and high-risk populations included in initial cohort
LARGO, Md. (March 25, 2021) – Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced today its partnership with Luminis Health established to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine distribution for Prince George’s County residents, placing the community on a path to recovery. In addition to serving as the vaccination site, Prince George’s Community College provides logistics, security, and staffing services in support of the effort.
“In order to safely see family and friends again, we must work together to vaccinate as many people as we can,” said Deneen Richmond, president of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. “This partnership between Luminis Health, Prince George’s Community College, and Prince George’s County is a great example of a community coming together to help one another.”
“I want to express my gratitude to Dr. Falecia Williams, president of Prince George’s Community College, and her team for hosting and providing logistics for these vaccination clinics. I am also grateful to the wonderful staff at Luminis Health for working passionately to vaccinate our neighbors from Prince George’s County,” Richmond added.
To date, Luminis Health has vaccinated 5,462 individuals at the Prince George’s Community College site since February. High-risk populations, as defined in phase 1B, in addition to the College’s essential faculty and staff, receive priority appointments. Approximately 222 Prince George’s Community College staff were vaccinated during the latest clinics. As the state’s vaccine supply increases, Luminis Health will offer expanded opportunities for county residents and employees to receive the vaccine.
“Activating an efficient and organized COVID-19 vaccination site with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center has provided an incredible opportunity to serve the Prince George’s County community,” said Dr. Meloyde Batten-Mickens, acting director of Public Safety and director of Emergency Management. “Welcoming community members to our site has been uplifting, as we are directly helping to stop the spread, thereby increasing the number of Prince Georgians who are Proud to Be Protected.”
To register for a vaccine appointment at the Prince George’s Community College site through Luminis Health, click here. For more information about the partnership between Prince George’s Community College and Luminis Health, contact Courtney Davis, assistant director of public relations, at daviscl@pgcc.edu.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 35,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
About Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) is a network of medical and surgical services provided throughout Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County. In addition to being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high‐performing hospital in colon cancer surgery and heart failure, it is the only hospital in Prince George’s County on Forbes’ list of best midsize employers. Also, it earned Hospital Compare’s four‐star quality rating – the highest in Prince George’s County. For more information, visit DCHweb.org or call 301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968).
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