More than 100 students and parents receive COVID vaccines, free backpacks, school supplies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – FoundCare, Inc., a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, hosted a back-to-school COVID-19 vaccine event on Saturday, July 31 at its FoundCare Pediatric North office. More than 100 vaccines were administered to students eligible to be vaccinated and their parents. Students and their younger siblings also received free backpacks filled with school supplies.
“We want to make sure students are prepared for the new school year,” said FoundCare CEO Yolette Bonnet. “We especially want to be sure they are vaccinated against COVID and are able to start the first day of school with the supplies they need. FoundCare was the first drive-through testing site in Palm Beach County at the start of the pandemic and we have been a trusted provider throughout. We hope families will use this opportunity to ensure their students are best positioned for success and good health in this pivotal academic year.”
FoundCare will continue to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to eligible students 12-years-and-older by appointment at its Palm Springs headquarters located at 2330 South Congress Avenue and its Pediatric North office located at 5205 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 150 in West Palm Beach. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be offered to students who receive a COVID-19 vaccine at FoundCare while supplies last. To schedule an appointment at either location, please call 561-432-5849.
To help further its mission of fulfilling unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families in Palm Beach County, FoundCare offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services, women’s health (including screening mammography), X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy. FoundCare’s services are accessible throughout their locations in Palm Beach County, with their Palm Springs center conveniently offering all services in one location. By providing quality healthcare to the Palm Beach County community, FoundCare serves as a healthcare home to patients of all ages.
FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income. For more information about FoundCare’s services, please call 561-HEALTHY (561) 432-5849 or visit http://foundcare.org.