Winona Health Begins Reduced Vaccine Clinic Hours

Winona Health Parkview Office Building. Photo submitted by Winona Health

WINONA, Minn. (KWNO)-Winona Health is reducing the hours of its walk-in COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic.  

As of Monday, the new hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vaccines are still offered on the first floor of the Parkview Office Building.  

“Our staff has been doing an incredible job of meeting our community’s needs. Now, after having the vaccination clinic open five days a week since last fall, we can adjust our resources,” Winona Health Chief Nursing Officer Sarah Gabrick said in a statement. “The community’s biggest demand is currently COVID-19 testing.”

Winona Health will offer testing on a walk-in basis at the Parkview Office Building as testing supplies are available. The flu vaccine is available to anyone six months and older while those ages five and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Details:

• Winona Health’s walk-in Vaccination Clinic (COVID-19 and Flu vaccination) is in the Parkview Office Building, 825 Mankato Avenue.
• Vaccination Clinic hours beginning the week of January 17 are Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
• It’s important to bring your vaccination card when coming for a 2^nd or 3^rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• A 15-minute observation period is required after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Bring an insurance card if available.
• Wear clothing that allows for quickly exposing the upper arm.
• The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is also available at Winona Health’s Rushford Clinic, 109 W. Jessie St. in Rushford, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Walk-in vaccination is available at Rushford Clinic, but appointments are preferred to reduce wait time.