Outpouring of Community Support for Point Edward Immunization Clinic

Point Edward, ON - The high-output immunization clinic in Point Edward is completing its first week of use, and its successful launch would not have been possible without the contributions of many local community partners.

"On behalf of the County of Lambton, I would like to extend thanks to all those in our community who have contributed time, manpower, materials, funds and support to the development of the Point Edward vaccination clinic," said Lambton County Warden Kevin Marriott. "The outpouring of support and contributions from the community has been incredible, and it has been such a positive experience to see so many organizations working together towards a common goal."

In addition to the logistical support from Bruce Power and financial support from CAER, IEC, SLEA and Enbridge Pipelines Inc. announced earlier this week, support from local organizations has included:

• Programming and radio loans from BearCom Communications
• Land use from Bluewater Bridge Canada
• AED for clinic use from Bluewater First Aid
• Staff time, build hours, equipment, and volunteers from Bluewater Health
• Moving services for equipment from Capes Movers
• Build hours and materials from Carpenters Local 1256
• Equipment and staff time from the City of Sarnia
• Equipment and staff time from the County of Lambton Infrastructure & Development Division
• Future volunteer commitments from the County of Lambton Long-Term Care Division
• Parking lot use from Gateway Casino Point Edward
• Staff time from Lambton EMS
• Materials and build hours from LamSar
• Build hours from LiUNA Local 1089
• Materials from Manleys
• Logistical support from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Vaccination Support Council
• Route adjustments from Sarnia Transit
• Coordination support from the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce
• Staff time, build hours and facility use from the Village of Point Edward

The County would also like to extend thanks to the local schools who have provided artwork to decorate the clinic space, including Bridgeview Public School, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Bright's Grove Public School, Holy Rosary Catholic School, St. Joseph Catholic School, King George VI Public School, Confederation Central School, AA Wright Public School, PE McGibbon Public School, Cathcart Boulevard Public School, St. Michael Catholic School, St. Matthew Catholic School, Sir John Moore Community School, Rosedale Public School, and Lakeroad Public School.

"Support from the community continues to grow and the County of Lambton and Lambton Public Health would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the transformation of the Point Edward clinic," continued Marriott.

The wide variety of support from the community has enabled staff to focus on clinic operations, and has allowed the clinic to move from the planning stage to actively vaccinating eligible individuals in just two weeks.

“The support provided from both the public and private sector has allowed us to focus on the clinical aspect of the clinic, so we can vaccinate people more quickly and ultimately enable the community to regain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives,” said Anita Trusler, Supervisor, Health Promotion with Lambton Public Health.

Immunizations are ongoing for individuals who are 75+ years of age and older (or who are turning 75 this year) along with one in-home caregiver who resides in the same household. Vaccinations are available by appointment only to eligible individuals at the fixed-site clinics in Point Edward, Forest and Wyoming. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, visit GetTheVaccine.ca.

Attachment: Fact Sheet - Point Edward High-Output Vaccination Clinic

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Please contact:

Kevin Marriott
Warden
County of Lambton
519-381-6111 
Email Warden Kevin Marriott