Greetings District 8 Neighbors,
I know if you have not received your vaccine, you are concerned and wondering when you will be able to get the vaccine. Supply of vaccines continue to be a problem and, therefore, many have not been able to get their first vaccine. This issue provides the links to vaccination centers serving our area. Other topics, being covered in this issue, are the plan for re-opening Prince George's County Public Schools, announcement of an exciting new District 8 business, District 8 events and special recognition for Redskins player, Chase Young.
First thing you must remember is that You must be pre-registered to get the first dose of the vaccine. You can Dial 311 # for the Covid-19 Hotline, if you need assistance.
Prince George's County is still in the 1C group for the vaccines and continuing to accommodate those in the 1A and 1B groups. Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center has a vaccine sign-up page which presently allows you to only sign up for alerts, which means there are no appointments available currently. Once appointments are available, people book their appointments quickly and I have been told thousands of appointments get filled up in about 10 minutes. Click this link to learn more. https://bit.ly/3u7OxBJ
The other link that provides all the sites in Maryland and allows you to select District 8 and the surrounding areas, offering the vaccine, know is the Maryland.gov site. Click https://bit.ly/3as3qXD
The system for receiving the second doses of vaccinations is easier. Once you are in the system as a recipient of the first vaccination, you are guaranteed a spot for the second vaccine. You will receive an alert to come for your next appointment at the specified location site to receive the second vaccine. All locations have data with the information on those coming for their second vaccination appointments.
Pages to reference for update on Covid-19 vaccinations are
Maryland Covid-19 Vaccinations in Maryland
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/vaccine
Prince George's County
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3796/Latest-Vaccine-Updates
I know the process is frustrating, but we will get through this together.
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If you would like to hear medical doctors share items that have been keeping themselves, and their family members in the medical field, safe and healthy during this pandemic, listen to this very informative webinar. You will also hear exciting news of expanded services that Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center are offering. Trust me, you will want to share this with others, once you listen to this outstanding webinar with District 8's Eunmee Shim, President, Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, Dr. Felton P. Anderson, Cardiologist, Dr. Hilary Washington, Family Medicine Specialist, Shakiera Hockaday-Bey, Holistic Coach and Owner, Herbal Infusion. To view the webinar, Click Here
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 Six Flags is a State-operated vaccination site, and the County does not control nor manage the scheduling of appointments. To receive updates when appointment slots open at Six Flags and other State vaccination sites, text “MDREADY” to 898-211.
Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Monica Goldson released this video today sharing the Prince George’s County Public Schools Reopening Plan.
To view the video, click
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z85n9u2ZNDE&feature=youtu.be
Important to Know!
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Family Surveys were provided today and must be completed and returned by Sunday, February 28.
- Telephone Town Hall for families and community members - Thursday, February 18 at 6 pm. Parents and guardians will receive a direct call from the school system. If you do not receive a call, please contact 855-756-7520, ext. 71961#. The Spanish-only call-in number is 508-924-5155.
Click link below for full Briefing Update on PGCPS Reopening Plans | Actualización sobre los planes de reapertura de PGCPS | Mise à jour sur les plans de réouverture de PGCPS
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PGCPS/bulletins/2c21b82
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Welcome MahoganyBooks! This Black-owned business is expanding their footprint from their D.C. location by adding a store in District 8 at the National Harbor. Mahogany Books is co-owned and co-founded by an African American couple, Derrick Young and Ramunda Lark Young and their store was named for their daughter, Mahogany. We are excited this Black owned store providing books, community, connection and culture awareness for all ages is opening on June 19, 2021 in National Harbor.
The Today Show featured MahoganyBooks on February 2, 2021. Meet the owners, Derrick and Ramunda, hosting their virtual book club and the surprise of a special guest visitor, Barack Obama, to join the discussion of his memoir, “A Promised Land”.
https://on.today.com/3dmSSep
District 8, mark your calendars to stop by and welcome the Young family and support Mahogany Books - National Harbor Store when they open on Juneteenth, June 19, 2021.
Press Release - MahoganyBooks National Harbor - 2-11-21.docx
On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Chase Young, defensive end for the Washington Football Team, was presented a Proclamation, in recognition of his outstanding achievement of winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, by my colleagues Council Member Sydney Harrison and Council Chair Calvin Hawkins. Many council members also took this opportunity to share how proud we are of Chase on and off the field. I had to mention that Chase attended St. Columba School in District 8 and I appreciate the fact that he is a scholar and an athlete.
Congressman Anthony Brown provided congressional updates to the council and we were able to share what priorities and needs we have in the county.
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I will be joining Congressman Anthony Brown, Dr. Barbara Hutchinson, Deborah Apperson and Anish Patel for this heart healthy month discussion.
Click Here to Register
Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker is joined by State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy, and Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. co-founders, Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson, and Dr. Lynne Lightfoote, to discuss racial disparities in two major issues - alarming numbers of missing minority children and adults, and also sobering birth mortality rates for Black women. Join the conversation focusing on the universal need for equitable decision making, especially in matters impacting our communities. Personal Safety will be discussed. This session is for Adults, Parents, Educators, Middle and High School Students. Register https://bit.ly/36V83HU
 Maryland acting health secretary outlines COVID-19 vaccine allotment to four counties, draws further criticism - Read Here
By HALLIE MILLER
BALTIMORE SUN
Families can be reimbursed up to $7,000 for funeral expenses, retroactive to January 20, 2020. Those who apply will need to submit identifying documentation of the person who died, as well as a death certificate.
Interested in reading information on reimbursement to families for COVID funerals as reported on WJLA, Click Here
With the winter weather we have been experiencing, this is a reminder of what Prince George's County residents are responsible for. For information, Click Here
Remember to register for our February 25th "Moving Forward" webinar, click here to register https://bit.ly/36V83HU
For Heart Healthy Month and every day, Love yourself enough to commit to your Self-Care every day!
Please continue to Stay Safe, Wear Your Mask, Social Distanced and Stay Informed!
In Dedicated Service,
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