Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health and the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps (OVAC) are participating in a Community Paramedicine Program to provide free Covid-19 vaccinations and testing to Westchester residents. In addition to offering these services at the OVAC building and at pop-up sites throughout the county, the program is also assisting some of the county”™s most vulnerable residents by making visits to homebound seniors.
OVAC EMS Director Nick Franzoso, said “The Community Paramedicine Program has enhanced our delivery of care to the communities we serve and it was through our partnership with Phelps Hospital that allowed us the ability to develop this program and have it become so successful.”
The Phelps Department of Emergency Medicine”™s relationship with OVAC dates back to the 1960s. Today, their joint efforts have resulted in more than 5,300 Covid vaccines and 3,400 tests administered through the program.
“The OVAC/Phelps Hospital Community Paramedicine Program provides Covid vaccinations at the homes of vulnerable seniors, which can be lifesaving,” noted Dr. Emil Nigro, OVAC medical director and physician advisor and president of the Phelps Hospital Medical Staff.
COVID vaccinations are available in the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps building at 8 Clinton Ave. in Ossining. For appointments, visit ossiningvac.org. Home vaccinations and testing can be scheduled for those unable to travel by contacting 914-941-9196 or covidtest@ossiningvac.org.
