Alden Estates of Naperville holds its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic
In partnership with Walgreens, Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center held its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents and staff today. The clinic vaccinated more than 100 of its staff and residents with the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
“We are pleased to be able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to our residents and staff,” said Robert Molitor, Chief Executive Officer. “Our residents have a much higher risk for getting sick, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19. Our caregivers live in the community where the virus continues to spread, and yet despite the circumstances, they continue to risk their lives caring for our most vulnerable. This vaccine has been shown to provide a great deal of protection against the virus and will save many lives.”
“I am part of the solution to end the pandemic. I got the vaccine so I can be with my family and so can my residents. It's a step towards the return to normalcy,” said Tricia L. Jones, Memory Care Director.
“I am glad I got it. I want this to all be over with and I want to be able to see my husband again,” said Susan Scavonne, resident.
Following the vaccine clinic, Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and HCC will continue to follow all necessary precautions, including wearing personal protective equipment and conducting regular testing, to ensure the utmost safety.
“We are grateful that federal and state officials designated long term care residents and staff as a priority for the first phase of distribution for the vaccine,” continued Molitor. “This has been a very challenging year for our staff, our residents and their loved ones. With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise within our community, we know there is still a long road ahead. However, we are encouraged that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found the vaccine to be safe and effective. We are hopeful that we can begin to put this pandemic behind us and look ahead to brighter days.”
To learn more about, Alden Estates of Naperville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, please visit www.aldenestatesofnaperville.com.