FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 28, 2021

CONTACTS:
Crissy Proffitt: 765.675.8107, cproffitt@iuhealth.org
Berkley Rios: 317.671.2981, brios@iuhealth.org 

COVID-19 Testing Site and Vaccine Clinic Updates

TIPTON, Ind. – Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital and the Tipton County Health Department continue to partner on testing sites and a vaccine clinic in the community. As we work to continue our path forward to eliminate the spread of COVID-19, we will be updating the process for community members to be tested and vaccinated.

The community testing site at IU Health Tipton Hospital will offer appointments through February 5. Beginning the week of February 8, there will be one testing site, located at 121 W. Madison Street and one vaccine site, located at IU Health Tipton Hospital. 

Community members needing a test will be directed to the testing site located at 121 W. Madison Street. Individuals must register for an appointment by visiting https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/. Testing at this site is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 – 6 pm. If you need assistance, please contact the Tipton County Health Department at 765.675.8741.

The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will remain at IU Health Tipton Hospital and be offered by appointment only. The vaccine is currently available to individuals ages 70 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please visit ourshot.in.gov or call 2-1-1. The vaccination clinic is experiencing high volumes and has scheduled appointments based on the number of vaccines sent to the county each week. Community members eligible for the vaccine are encouraged to visit ourshot.in.gov or call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment at the nearest clinic. The Tipton County Health Department cannot schedule appointments at this time.

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About Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Foundation The Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support to Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital in the collective mission to improve the health of patients, their caregivers and our community through innovation and excellence in care, education, research and service. For more information, visit iuhealth.org/tipton/giving.

About Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital IU Health Tipton Hospital, a part of Indiana University Health, has provided leading care to Tipton County and the surrounding communities for more than 60 years. IU Health Tipton Hospital is an acute care hospital offering personalized nursing care and a wide range of medical specialties and services. The medical staff is comprised of more than 50 highly skilled physicians providing unmatched experience in over 20 specialties. IU Health Tipton Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is also a member of the American Hospital Association, the Indiana Hospital Association, and the Indiana Health Care Association. To learn more about IU Health Tipton Hospital, visit iuhealth.org/tipton. IU Health Medical Offices at Cicero, 317.984.3162.

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