Office of Public Health Region 8 Events

Office of Public Health has some upcoming vaccine sites throughout the region. For the Region 8 Office of Public Health, we have several events and vaccination opportunities for people to stay healthy during this holiday season! Wednesday, December 28, we are hosting an HIV Awareness and Testing event, where we are inviting people to come and learn about their local parish health unit and how we serve the community. The event will take place at the Ray Oliver Wright Health Unit at 1650 Desiard St. in Monroe LA from noon to 6 p.m. During the event, we will be offering HIV testing, COVID-19 and Monkeypox vaccines, and the ability for people to access their Immunization Records. There will also be FREE snacks, coffee and hot chocolate offered and a raffle every hour and several performances. Questions, call (318) 361-7370.Friday, December 30, Vaccination Event at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 132 Golson Road in Delhi LA from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. COVID-19, Flu and Monkeypox vaccines offered. In addition to these two events, there are two more opportunities: · Wednesday, December 28, the Renewal Center at 722 Adams St., Monroe LA from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. COVID-19, Flu and Monkeypox vaccines offered.· Thursday, December 29, Franklin Parish Council on Aging at 714 Adams St. Winnsboro LA from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pafford offering COVID-19 and Flu vaccines. Merry Christmas!