In Photos: Augusta University health vaccinates local church leaders

In an effort to help encourage COVID-19 vaccination in Augusta’s underserved and minority communities, Augusta University Health has partnered with local churches and the Georgia Department of Public Health to provide greater access to COVID-19 vaccines and education through clinics at places of worship in the surrounding area.

woman places bandage on man's arm — Pastors in the Augusta area were given their first COVID vaccine dose as part of a special event hosted by Augusta University.

woman places bandage on man — An Augusta University Health health care worker distributes a COVID-19 vaccine.

woman gives shot to woman — Pastors in the Augusta area were given their first COVID vaccine dose as part of a special event hosted by Augusta University.

woman puts bandage on woman — Pastors in the Augusta area were given their first COVID vaccine dose as part of a special event hosted by Augusta University.

woman prepares to give shot to man — Pastors in the Augusta area were given their first COVID vaccine dose as part of a pop-up clinic hosted by Augusta University Health.

To kick off this initiative, a number of local church leaders received their first vaccination dose Monday at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Augusta. More information on the program can be found here.

Click through the slideshow above for photos of the Monday event.

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