After Facing Suspension, Rural Georgia Medical Center Will Receive Vaccine Shipments In Mid-March
The city of Elberton, Georgia, sits on the far northeastern corner of the state in Elbert County.
It’s a rural community bordering South Carolina.
But this small town made national headlines in January when a local medical center was suspended and barred from receiving vaccine shipments.
In a statement, officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health said they took action “after learning the provider had been vaccinating individuals in the Elbert County School District who were outside of the current Phase 1A+ eligible population.”
Originally, the suspension was set to last for six months — until July 27.
But, this week, some changes to that suspension were announced. The medical center will now be able to administer vaccines starting March 14.
On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Dr. Jonathan Poon, a physician at Medical Center of Elberton, shared what happened and why the medical center appealed the decision.
To hear the full conversation, click on the audio player above.
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