Winston County Health Department

County takeover of health department not a good idea, officials say

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 9:18:53 AM

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Current legislation being considered in Montgomery has raised the debate over whether a county commission should oversee that county’s health department, pending the abolition of the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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Long lines for vaccines at health department

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 8:35:08 AM

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Residents are coming from not just Winston but surrounding counties to get their COVID-19 vaccinations on a walk-up basis, forming long lines stretching into the parking lot and around the sides of the Winston County Health Department, without having an appointment.

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NO COVID-19 vaccine supply issues at Winston County Health Department

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 9:22:38 AM

Signs at the Winston County Health Department in Double Springs direct those who have appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the direction they need to go to receive it.

WINSTON COUNTY - Contrary to rumor, the Winston County Health Department in Double Springs continues to give COVID-19 vaccinations without interruption.

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Healthcare workers fighting vaccine shortages

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 - 8:48:22 AM

High volumes of traffic at Lakeland Community Hospital show the large numbers of people who have been going there to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.

WINSTON COUNTY - COVID-19 vaccinations have extended past the initial phase 1A frontline healthcare workers and first responders to now include those 75 and older, as well as educators in both Haleyville City and Winston County schools.

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