Health organization vaccinating home-bound residents – wvua23.com

A Civil Rights Movement foot soldier rolled up her sleeve to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at her home on Friday, May 14.

Bessie Steele Colvin, 88, got her first shot of the Moderna vaccine through the Maude L. Whatley Health Center.

The center recently received federal funding so they can visit patients’ homes and administer the vaccine.

“We are in 10 counties throughout West Alabama,” said Whatley Health Services CEO David Gay.  “If they can’t make it, we come to them.”

Her son, Thaddeus Steele, helps care for his mother, who is homebound. He answered questions on her behalf, saying he hopes she will serve as an example for others to follow.

“She understands most importantly if she is seen getting the shot in this form, then it will open the door for so many others who are like her and cannot come out and speak for themselves,” he said.

If you have a relative, friend or loved one who is homebound and would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at no charge, contact the Whatley Health Center at 205-758-6647.