Protect Michigan Commission Weekly Newsletter
May 4, 2021
 Last week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Detroit Tigers great Miguel Cabrera has volunteered to serve as a co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission and help promote the state's COVID-19 vaccination and education efforts.
Cabrera, nicknamed "Miggy," is an 11-time Major League Baseball All Star and two-time American League Most Valuable Player who joined the Tigers in December, 2007. He and the Tigers have offered to produce public service announcements in English and Spanish that will encourage Michiganders to get vaccinated and continue to practice preventative measures such as properly wearing masks, social distancing and frequent handwashing to reduce the spread of the virus until the vast majority of people have been vaccinated.
"I am honored by Gov. Whitmer's appointment as a co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission and look forward to using my platform to increase awareness of how getting vaccinated can help slow COVID-19 infections," Miguel Cabrera said. "Based on what I know from getting vaccinated already, the shots are nowhere near as bad as the virus. Our goal with the Commission is to get as many people vaccinated as possible, and I hope my support toward that end is successful."
The Tigers have coordinated with public health and medical experts, government officials and Major League Baseball to develop a comprehensive plan that allows fans to safely and confidently attend games. The comprehensive health and safety protocols include required pre-arrival health screenings, mandatory mask wearing, physically distanced seating, contactless experience and CDC-recommended cleaning enhancements. MDHHS has also partnered with the Tigers for PSAs promoting the vaccine coming soon. Stay tuned!
The PMC LatinX workgroup is partnering with community organizations to coordinate vaccine clinics to make sure that everyone who wants the vaccine can get the vaccine.
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Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation is partnering with the City of Detroit Health Department to host a free vaccination clinic on May 5 from 1-5 p.m.
Attendees must register and can do so at 313-967-4880.
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The Samaritan Center
The Samaritan Center is working with the City of Detroit to provide a walk-in vaccination clinic at Samaritan Center Wellness Center building located at 5555 Conner Avenue in Detroit. The clinic is open to anyone 16+ and will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.
The clinic will run Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m.
UNI and CHASS
In a partnership with CHASS Clinic, the Urban Neighborhoods Initiative (UNI) will be offering free Moderna vaccines to those 18+ (undocumented individuals are welcome). Everyone is welcomed! We are requiring appointments. Moderna is a two dose vaccine and it is IMPORTANT that you are able to attend both appointments.
- When: May 15 & June 12, 2021 from 9am to 1pm
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Where: 8300 Longworth St. Detroit, 48209
- No ID or insurance needed.
- Translators will be available.
- To register, call (313) 841-4447 or visit https://forms.gle/3fxN69QFmZ7bzhVk8.
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