Events of Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Red Cross Blood Drives. The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help hospital patients. During this critical time, the Red Cross and NFL are thrilled to offer all those who come to donate an opportunity to receive a special thank you this month. Those who come to donate blood or platelets this January will be automatically entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.* In addition, those who come to give January 1-20, will also be automatically entered to win the Big Game at Home package for an awesome viewing experience safely at home, with a 65-inch television and a $500 gift card to put toward food and fun.** Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood today with the American Red Cross by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa. BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE 1/27/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Jackson College,…
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Today, Andy and Bart’s guests: Zoe Lyons, Jackson Director, MDHHS. Sarah Harris, Member Services Coordinator, Jackson YMCA. 9 AM and 11 AM. Today on The Bart Hawley Show: Mike Overton, Jackson County Administrator; Tami Farnum, Program Operations Manager, Community Action Agency; Pauline Balansag, Sandhill Crane Vineyards; Daniel Martin, Magician/Entertainer, 'Magic Night In' for the Michigan Theatre. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM.
Henry Ford Health System Vaccination Update
(January 26, 2021 5:30 PM) This afternoon, Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) provided an update regarding the health system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current state of vaccinations. HFHS is continuing to provide vaccinations to eligible groups. With limited vaccine supply at this time, HFHS continues to prioritize vaccinations for healthcare workers, existing Henry Ford patients, essential workers and others who meet the broader eligibility requirements by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. All data in this update refers to the entire Henry Ford Health System, not specifically Henry Ford Allegiance Health (HFAH). HFAH is included in the data. Since the start of vaccinations on December 17, HFHS has administered 55,900+ doses of vaccine. This includes first and second doses given to Henry Ford team members, Henry Ford patients 65 and older who have certain high-risk conditions, community-based healthcare workers not employed by a health system (independent doctors, home care specialists and others in the 1A criteria) and essential workers. Henry Ford Health System reports 76% of their workforce have received their first and second doses. This week, the first shipment of 2,700 doses of Moderna vaccine is scheduled to arrive. These Moderna doses are being…
