April 8, 2021
CALGARY – Plans are underway to establish on-site COVID-19 immunization clinics at the Cargill meat processing facility in High River.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) along with the Alberta International Medical Graduates Association (AIMGA) and the Highland, Mosaic and Calgary Rural primary care networks (PCNs) are partnering in this effort.
Immunization at these clinics will be provided by Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) employed by Cargill. AHS has offered public health nursing staff to assist in the training of Cargill OHNs and will also provide support as required at the immunization clinics.
Cargill is working on the administrative process for the operation of these clinics including management of supplies and orienting the Cargill nursing team. AHS and PCN staff will provide on-site support with scheduling and flow of the clinics.
Dates and times for these clinics will be determined by timing of Phase 2C rollout and vaccine availability. AHS will ensure adequate vaccine supply is provided for each clinic.
AHS and its partners will look to expand this pilot to other meat processing plants in the coming weeks, as our vaccine supply becomes more consistent.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
