Memorial Healthcare System had more COVID-19 vaccine appointments — for a few hours
Memorial Healthcare System announced Wednesday morning that there are COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots available again.
By 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, the website said all of those slots were filled and check back when you can.
This time, appointments were for the first dose of Moderna’s version of the vaccine and could be made either by phone, 954-276-4340, or at the MyChart portal, https://mychart.mhs.net, for all people 65 and over. This includes people who aren’t Memorial patients. Previously, the online MyChart option was open only to current Memorial patients.
Making COVID-19 vaccine appointments online with Memorial
▪ If you don’t have a MyChart account, you will need to create an account before making an appointment.
▪ Those getting to the MyChart portal by using the mobile app need to click on “Appointments” then choose “Schedule an Appointment.”
▪ If you’re getting to the MyChart portal by using a web browser, such as clicking on a link in this story, after loging into your account, choose “Visits” and then “Schedule an Appointment.”
Location, location, location
Memorial has two vaccine locations. In Hollywood, there’s the Memorial Regional Conference Center, 3501 Johnson St., where vaccines appointments run from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
There’s also the Memorial Specialty Pharmacy, 9581 Premier Pkwy. in Miramar, where vaccine appointments run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
A few more things you’ll need to know
▪ Social distancing will be observed, so only the person with the appointment will be allowed inside.
▪ No children allowed.
▪ Check-in will include your temperature being taken, questions about health and allergies and a vaccine fact sheet.
▪ Wear a shirt that allows staff to get to your upper arm.
▪ After getting the vaccine shot, you’ll be asked to stay for 15 minutes. One way to pass the time is to make an appointment for your second dose of the vaccine.
▪ You’ll get a vaccination card that you’ll need to bring with you when you get the second dose.
This story was originally published January 13, 2021 at 8:35 AM.
