With the Plateau communities on red alert with high transmission of COVID, Highlands Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal has put together forum to invite members of the community who are still concerned about getting the vaccine to be able to talk to doctors and public health experts and get the answers they need. Any resident of the area is welcome.
The forum will take place at the Highlands Community Center located at 869 North 4th street (Highway 64-next to the ball field) on Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
The Speakers will include Dr Scott Baker, Dr Patty Wheeler, one or more Blue Ridge Health Doctor, as well as Dr. Dewhurst and Director Kathy McGaha from Macon County Public Health Department.
Topics that will be covered include:
• an Update on COVID-19
• Risks and Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine
• Should I Have My Child Vaccinated?
• Why to Mask and Importance of other Public Health Measures
A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
In person space is limited to distanced capacity to keep the gathering safe so we are asking for a RSVP email to make a reservation at hcainfo@hcahealthcare.com. Those attending in person will be required wear masks and do a temperature check on arrival.
If you have questions call the COVID Call Center at 828-526-1310.
The Covid Community Forum is sponsored by HCA Healthcare, Highlands Cashiers Hospital, the Macon County Health Department, the Highlands Cashiers Plateau Covid Vaccine Initiative and the Highlands Cashiers Plateau Community Immunity Campaign.