Hello from DTC Family Health:
We have all been anxiously awaiting any information about the COVID-19 vaccine, from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), and have finally received some preliminary information about where the community can obtain the COVID-19 vaccine.
As you have probably heard on the news, Governor Polis opened up vaccinations for
patients aged 70 and older. Currently we DO NOT have the vaccine at our office. If and when we finally receive doses of the vaccine, we will notify you. Please do not call or send portal messages about the availability of the vaccine. We have been OVERWHELMED with phone calls and messages and the current situation is not in our control.
It is important to remember that as with most things COVID related, the plans for vaccination have been relatively confusing and communication from the relevant authorities has not been ideal. The state announced the additions to the Phase 1b group but many counties have not yet completed vaccination of the 1a group.
The CDPHE expects that the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines will be very limited for several months. This means that a vaccine will not be immediately available to everyone who wants one. To be as fair and efficient with distribution as possible, the state has developed a phased approach to vaccine distribution to save lives and end the crisis that has been brought on by the pandemic as quickly as possible.
Here is the link from the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE) for phase 1B - for Coloradans 70+.
https://covid19.colorado.gov/for-coloradans/vaccine/vaccine-for-coloradans
We have copied and pasted the information from this link below.
Additionally, we gave been told Safeway pharmacies are also preparing - check the following links!
Evergreen [Safeway Pharmacy #10, 3851 CO-74, Evergreen, CO 80439] Scheduling link: https://mhealthsystem.com/JeffersonCounty10
Littleton [Safeway Pharmacy #839, 8434 S Kipling Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127] Scheduling link: https://mhealthsystem.com/JeffersonCounty839
Wheat Ridge [Safeway Pharmacy #1479, 3900 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033] Scheduling link: https://mhealthsystem.com/JeffersonCounty1479
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COVID-19 VACCINE, PLEASE CALL:
COHELP 303-389-1687 or 877-462-2911 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Answers available in multiple languages.
The following information has been provided to the CDPHE by each hospital system, facility, public health agency, or provider.
Kaiser Permanente
For Kaiser Permanente members 70+ (and others in eligible 1A and 1B categories) visit Kaiser Permanente’s vaccine webpage to complete the “COVID-19 vaccine sign up.” Upon providing your information to them, you will be placed on a first-come, first-served wait list for the vaccine based on your eligibility.
UCHealth
UCHealth is using My Health Connection, their online patient portal, to communicate with patients. If you are a current UCHealth patient and do not have an active My Health Connection account, please sign up at UCHealth’s website.
If you are not a current UCHealth patient and would like to be placed on a list to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available, please visit the website by this weekend to sign up.
Denver Health
Denver Health is currently working to contact and make appointments with patients age 70 and over who currently receive care at a Denver Health facility or have received care in the past three years. Invitations are now being sent by MyChart to schedule these vaccinations. Tickets to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations for patients 70 or over are being generated in a phased fashion. For those with MyChart accounts or willing to sign-up for one, this will be a much quicker process for scheduling your vaccination. Find instructions to create a MyChart account at Denver Health’s website.
Centura Health
If you are a Centura Health patient, you will receive an invitation when it is your time to receive the vaccine through MyCenturaHealth, their patient portal. These invitations will be sent based on the state tiering system, starting with patients age 70 and over. An appointment is required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. They plan to make the vaccine available to all members of the community and details will be posted on the Centura.org website once available. Coloradans can take action now by establishing care with a Centura Health Physician Group primary care provider in their area.
Banner Health