Protect Michigan Commission
Weekly Newsletter
May 11, 2021
First Milestone of MI Vacc to Normal Plan Achieved, 55% of Michiganders Vaccinated
Governor Gretchen Whitmer yesterday announced that 55% of Michiganders have received their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement marks the first milestone of the ‘MI Vacc to Normal’ plan, which would enable in-person work to resume across all employment sectors on May 24.
Governor Whitmer released a video on social media congratulating Michiganders for achieving this important step and encouraged others to get vaccinated to help us get back to normal.
To date, Michigan has administered 4,455,395 vaccines, moving the state closer to its goal of equitably vaccinating at least 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older as soon as possible. To date, 55% of Michiganders have received their initial dose of the vaccine.
The Vacc to Normal plan will use four vaccination-based milestones that, once achieved, will enable Michigan to take a step toward normalcy. To learn more about the ‘MI Vacc to Normal Plan’ and vaccine rollout, visit www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine to view the COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.
Town Hall for People with Disabilities
Recognizing that Michigan residents have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, the State of Michigan has released the next in a series of community town halls focused on concerns of people with disabilities and their caregivers. The event can be viewed at Facebook.com/MichiganHHS and was held in coordination with the PMC Disability Workgroup.
As equity has always been a focus in vaccine outreach, this event was pre-recorded so that it could be captioned to ensure it is as accessible as possible. This builds upon virtual conversations held with faith-based leaders, communities of color, older adults, and first ladies in the faith community, about the safety, efficacy and importance of the COVID-19 vaccines for safely reopening Michigan. Michigan will continue to host additional town halls in partnership with public health and community leaders.
Joining Dr. Joneigh Khaldun for this discussion was:
- Matt Bolger, Michigan State Police, parent of a child with a disability
- Brian Calley, Small Business Association of Michigan, parent of a child with a disability
- Julie Conn, speech pathologist with Huron Valley Schools, parent of an adult child with an intellectual disability
- Tim Hileman, Special Olympics Michigan and Protect Michigan Commission Disability Workgroup chair
- Lucia Rios, Lakeshore Disability Network
In order to reach community-wide immunity that can protect others who cannot get vaccinated, at least 70% of Americans need to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 4 million Michiganders have received at least their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The goal of the town hall series is to educate about vaccine safety and efficacy by answering questions within vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities who face unique challenges in accessing the vaccine.
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Middle Eastern Town Hall and More
In addition to the Disability Town Hall and others noted above, more workgroups are planning town hall discussions within their communities about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The PMC Middle Eastern Workgroup is hosting a virtual town hall discussion on May 18 at 4 p.m. via Facebook Live, in partnership with the Arab American News.
Additional town halls are being planned with the LatinX Workgroup, Youth Workgroup, Local Government Workgroup and more.
For the May 18 event, speakers include:
- Mona Hanna-Attisha, M.D.
- Evone Barkho, M.D.
- Sawsan Jamil, M.D.
- Farah Jalloul, Pharm.D, MBA
- Imad Obeid, M.D.
- Madiha Tariq
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Zafer Obeid, M.D., Moderator
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Fayrouz Saad, Moderator
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Become a "COVID-19 Vaccine Ready Provider"
It’s expected that a COVID vaccine will be authorized for emergency use in adolescents age 12 to 15 soon. An adolescent COVID vaccine will reduce the chance of outbreaks in school and in turn, protect students and communities. More than 3,000 Michigan providers are already registered as “COVID-19 Ready Providers” to administer COVID-19 vaccines. However, more than 4,000 providers are eligible and have not yet enrolled.
All currently vaccinating health care providers registered in Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) to provide immunizations must also enroll in the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program to be able to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines. Enrolling now as a COVID-19 Ready Provider will help reduce delays by ensuring our systems and offices are ready when a COVID-19 adolescent vaccine is authorized.
To enroll and ensure that your office is ready to administer vaccine for adolescents age 12-15, complete the following steps:
Below are community vaccination clinics that PMC is involved in planning or aware of:
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.
Southwest Detroit restaurant and small business employee clinic
Clinic flyer available here to download and share.
- Friday, May 14
- 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Clark Park located at 1130 Clark St., Detroit
Bring your family and get vaccinated for free!
- Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer shots available
- Gift cards given to the first 400
- ID is not required
- No appointment needed
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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