The Camden County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with Cooper University Health Care and the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing, opened phase one of the Camden County Health Hub on Thursday, October 14. This new one-stop shop for COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, third doses, testing, and education is located on the Camden County College-Blackwood Campus. The drive-thru site will be operated in the vast parking lot on campus utilizing pop-up clinical pods.
“For all of the outstanding work our public health team did last spring, vaccinating more than 100,000 people, the pandemic is not over and continues to evolve,” Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said. “In our fight against Delta, and to ensure that boosters can get out into the community to aid front line workers, the immunocompromised and senior citizens, this hub will provide everything in one place. I also want to thank our healthcare team- this is the perfect example of a public-private partnership delivering an essential service for the people of Camden County.”
Joseph Montella, MD, chief medical officer at Cooper University Health Care, explained the importance of working together as a team to fight against the virus.
Joseph Montella, MD, chief medical officer at Cooper University Health Care, explained the importance of working together as a team to fight against the virus.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, in March 2020, Cooper has been a leader in the region’s COVID-19 response,” Dr. Montella said. “And we are proud to partner, once again, with Camden County Health Department and other local agencies and organizations as we continue vaccination efforts in South Jersey.”
“Improving our ability to provide vaccines for the community is going to enhance the overall public health of the region and give us the necessary resources to administer more first doses, boosters and third doses of the vaccine,” Dr. Kevin Emmons of Rutgers University-Camden School of Nursing said. “The Rutgers School of Nursing is proud to work besides our partners in the fight against this insidious virus and looking forward to this new venture with the Commissioners and Cooper University Health Care.”
“The Health Hub demonstrates the tireless commitment of Camden County health professionals, government, and the broader community to look out for each other during this devastating pandemic,” said Congressman Donald Norcross. “I hope the accessibility and convenience of car-side vaccines will encourage every eligible person to get their shot. We’ll get through this by looking out for each other as a community, and I applaud our commissioners, Cooper University Health Care, and Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing, and Camden County College for their partnership in this latest effort.”
The operational hours for phase one of the health hub are Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. These days and times are subject to change based on the demand from the community. Individuals can register for an appointment at www.CamdenCountyVaccine.com and vaccinations and COVID testing are being distributed by appointment only. For more information visit Camden County Health Hub online.