Muscogee (Creek) Nation to Offer Vaccinations During Carry-Out Wild Onion Dinner

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation to Offer Vaccinations During Carry-Out, Wild Onion Dinner

Okmulgee, Okla – April 1, 2021 – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health will be in Okemah on Saturday, April 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Springfield United Methodist Church carry-out, wild onion dinner.

As long as supplies last, individuals interested in receiving a vaccine may arrive without an appointment. The vaccines will be available on a first come, first served basis.

What: Single dose, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID Vaccination Event for All Community Members

Who: Individuals 18 years and older

When: Sat. April 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Springfield United Methodist Church, Okemah – see directions below

Directions to Springfield UMC:

Traveling I-40, take the Okemah Exit. Take Hwy 27 2.5 miles south. Turn left (east) at Springfield sign.  Travel 3.5 miles to second Springfield sign. Turn right and go south 1 mile.

More information about the Tribe’s COVID-19 response is available at www.creekhealth.org/covid

About Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health

 Headquartered in Okmulgee Okla., the Muscogee (Creek) Nation is the fourth largest federally recognized tribe in the United States with more than 90,000 citizens.  The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health operates community hospitals, a long-term acute care facility and physical rehabilitation center serving both tribal citizens and the general public.  To ensure healthy generations of Native people, MCN also operates Indian health clinics and provides dedicated services for citizens of federally recognized tribes.