THUNDER BAY – Dilico Anishnabek Family Care has hit a vaccine milestone, handing out its 10,000th COVID-19 shot.
“I am really proud of the hard work our Health department has done in supporting First Nation Communities. We have an outstanding team of accredited professionals that have provided thorough advocacy, ensured clinic logistics run smoothly, and directly provided the vaccinations,” said executive director Darcia Borg, in a release issued on Thursday.
Additionally, all First Nation’s within Dilico’s jurisdictions have received first doses of the vaccine, though work continues, in conjunction with both the Northwest Health Unit and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to ensure as many Indigenous persons as possible are vaccinated.
“Team work has made all the difference, without their effort we couldn’t have done any of this,” said Natalie Paavola, director of health services at Dilico.
