b'CONCOCRODN HO R P A TNAUL AALN R RE ORT U|RCO FFMILUIA T O G IN A WI P TUARTPIO E 69C S DI THAOLSPNI NEUPAOLRTP | O AM NTI I YN ~S AINV D GCCRTEHDI ONS SPrickett said a sailor who lives in New Hampshire approached him at a clinic saying he was stationed on the USSFrom a letter to the editor Texas, which was undergoing repairs at the shipyard. Because the sub was inLaconia Daily Sun, February 1, 2021dry dock, the Navy considered its crew a low priority for vaccines.I want to give a round of high fi ves to the management and staffat Lakes Region General Hospital who are coordinating the Prickett spoke with an officer on theadministration of COVID-19 vaccines. Texas, saying the crew was welcome. Hats offto all LRGH personnel involved in the processfrom the parking attendants and intake workers to the inoculation specialists and discharge staff . You were all efficient, cheerful, and accommodating. Proof that, with the right people in place, our health care system can perform at a high level underintense pressure.Jay FrostMEREDITHEventually, 125 sailors were fullyVolunteers did everything from vaccinated at the Laconia and Franklinadministering shots to directing traffic clinics. The captain presented Prickettand escorting patients in wheelchairs and the vaccination team with a thankthrough slush and snow.you plaque. Prickett refl ected on their success It was a nice way for us to give back,saying there are three things people Prickett said.want in life: to fi nd meaningful work; LaRoche said the clinics would notto have a purpose; and, to make have been successful without supporta diff erence.from the Hospital Administration andI think our vaccine clinic hit all three staff ; the Hospitals Infection Controlof those right on the head, he said. practitioners, Matthew Shaulis andWere very proud of the things we Charlene Martin; volunteers, includingaccomplished for our community.retired nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors; fi refi ghters; and the Partnership for Public Health.'