Today I write to you not as a social worker or as a front-line worker. Today I write to you as a granddaughter who feels powerless in helping her vulnerable grandparents secure appointments for covid vaccines.
I am a proud Excela Health employee, and my employer ensured I had quick and easy access to a vaccination. But this is not the case for many people, even now, months after I received my first dose.
When I tried to find appointments for my grandparents, it was near impossible for me. I am a privileged woman with a couple of degrees and the internet at my disposal. But even I couldn’t figure it out. Instead, a cousin with extensive experience in computers had to find the appointments.
Yet again, Excela stepped up for its community and created a registration for patients. But what about those who are not served by Excela? How will they know about the registry?
How are our commissioners supporting Excela in their efforts? After all, the Trib reported the highest number of cases in months just a few weeks ago. We need these vaccinations rolled out effectively, and we need proactive and competent leaders overseeing the task.
Courtney Kubovcik
Jeannette