Tulsa Health Dept., Caring Van Team Up To Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Accessibility

The Tulsa Health Department announced it is partnering with the Oklahoma Caring Foundation to increase COVID-19 Vaccine accessibility for minority community members.

Officials said the mobile Caring Vans will offer the COVID-19 vaccine at “several local churches and community centers serving predominantly minority residents.”

The health department said it will provide the vaccines for the mobile clinics, “which will serve 80-120 individuals at each location.”

Tulsa Health Department Executive Director Dr. Bruce Dart said they are glad to partner with the Oklahoma Caring Foundation to distribute the vaccine.

“The Oklahoma Caring Foundation has been a tremendous community partner for THD for more than 20 years, and we routinely work together to ensure equitable access to immunizations in Tulsa County,” said Dr. Dart. “We are pleased to partner with them to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents in low access areas in Tulsa County, especially in places where English may not be their native language.”

Officials said The Caring Vans will be visiting the following locations next week, and will return on the appropriate date to administer second doses to complete the series for full protection:

1. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
2. Metropolitan Baptist Church
3. Antioch Baptist Church
4. New Jerusalem Baptist Church
5. Friendship Baptist Church
6. Tulsa Community Service Center

The Oklahoma Caring Foundation Manager Amy Pulliam said they are planning to add more locations as the vaccine supply allows.

“We are planning to expand to additional locations as the supply of vaccine allows. Interested church or community organizations can contact the Oklahoma Caring Foundation through our website,” said Pulliam.

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