Las Vegas Review-Journal (Sunday)
VACCINE LOCATIONS IN CLARK COUNTY
COVID-19 vaccination sites have expanded in the Las Vegas Valley, with a broader set of residents eligible. Some have scaled back appointments as the state faces a vaccine shortage. Obtaining appointments continues to be challenging.
A new vaccination site is opening at the Doolittle Senior Center Feb. 3-5, the City of Las Vegas announced, but appointments filled up within hours Friday.
Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered beginning next week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The appointmentonly clinic will open Feb. 2 for those who received their first dose at clinics at Western High School, Cashman Center or the Southern Nevada Health District’s main office, according to a news release from the health district.
The Cashman Center vaccination site announced it is operating 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Jan. 30, then closing for a few days. It will be open again Feb. 3-7.
Current priority groups for vaccinations continue to be medical and public safety personnel and residents 70 and older.
Both Smith’s and Walgreens will be vaccinating the 70+ age group in Clark County, according to nvcovidfighter.org, the website to which the state of Nevada directs the public to get information on COVID-19 vaccination.
For Nevadans who live part-time in the state but who have driver’s licenses or other ID from other states, proof of residency, such as a utility bill, will be needed. Health officials recommend making only one appointment for the vaccine and to arrive close to the time of the appointment.
The State of Nevada has set up a call center to help answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The number is: 800401-0946 and agents will be available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week to help residents understand the vaccination process in their county.
Here are some Las Vegas Valley locations for administering the vaccine:
CASHMAN CENTER
It is open for appointment-only vaccinations through Jan. 30 and then again Feb. 3-7 for people age 70 and older, and others in the healthcare workforce, public safety and security and some in the frontline community support groups. The site is operated by the Southern Nevada Health district, Clark County, Las Vegas and the Nevada National Guard. Appointments are available on the health district’s website at https://covid. southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/ distribution/, and appointment availability opens two days in advance. Walk-ins are not accepted.
HENDERSON
The vaccine shortage is affecting Sun City Anthem’s ability to hold scheduled appointments. Appointments through Jan. 31 will be honored, but February appointments are postponed and those people will be put on a waiting list until supply increases. Henderson was signing up those 70 and older for shots. Appointments originally were available through Feb. 13 at the Sun City Anthem Community Center for Southern Nevada. Information can be found at cityofhenderson.com/covid19/vaccine.
The Henderson campus of Roseman University of Health Sciences at 11 Sunset Way also has offered doses. January appointments are filled, according to SNHD. Appointment cancellations can be checked at https://covid. southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/ distribution/.
SUMMERLIN
Roseman University of Health Sciences has been offering vaccines for those 70 and up at the Summerlin campus at 10530 Discovery Dr. The next date is Feb. 6, but the SNHD website shows all appointments are filled.
ENCORE RESORT/UMC
A University Medical Center vaccination center at the Encore resort opened inside the Strip property’s convention space, near the self-parking garage. Appointments can be scheduled online at umcsn.com/ COVIDvaccine or by calling 702-383-2619. Eligible are health care workers, those over 70 and public safety and security front-line workers. It will operate Monday through Friday and may expand as the program grows.
NORTH LAS VEGAS
A vaccine site opened Jan. 25 at Canyon Springs High School, 350 E. Alexander Road. The North Las Vegas site will operate for at least a week from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or as long as supplies last. A city spokesman said appointments will be required. North Las Vegas was signing up city residents 70 and older using an online preregistration form at VaxNLV.com. Those needing help with the form can call 702-342-8417. Eligible residents who preregistered will be selected to receive the shot at random, regardless of the order they signed up.
SNHD
The health district’s appointments for the remainder of January and the first week of February are full. They recommend checking back periodically for a cancellation. No walk-ins are accepted.
The district added a location for health care workers, first responders, law enforcement and frontline Nevada System of Higher Education workers at the UNLV
Student Union for dates throughout January. Appointments can be booked at unlv.mycareally.health/pages/vaccinecommunity.html
BOULDER CITY
Boulder City started two vaccination clinics Jan. 25 that will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday for people 65 years and older and educators. Appointments are open only to Boulder City residents. Educators must show a valid school system ID, and others must have valid ID too. Appointments are required. Call 702-293-9256 Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make an appointment. Clinics will be at the Elaine K. Smith Building, 700 Wyoming St, and the Boulder City Hospital, 901 Adams Blvd.
SITES FOR EDUCATORS
Clark County School District employees can now register for invitations to schedule future COVID-19 vaccine appointments, after confusion at vaccination sites.
According to a memo that CCSD sent Tuesday afternoon, all district and charter school employees can register through the Education Point of Dispensing, hosted by the Nevada System of Higher Education. The memo instructs employees to register online using their district email addresses, which will be used to cross-check their eligibility. Once eligible, employees will receive an invitation to schedule an appointment.