The Mass Vaccination Hockey Hub developed by Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra will be used in what could be Canada’s largest vaccination hub yet.
The regional clinic, operated by Peel Public Health at the CAA Centre in Brampton, will go into use later this month.
After the Grey Bruce model set a national daily record in April, Peel Public Health is partnering with Bruce Power to bring together a coalition of organizations to set up and run the Centre.
Those organizations include Alectra Utilities, Nordion, the Power Workers’ Union, Framatome, Kinectrics, SNC-Lavalin, NPX, CGI Inc., LiUNA, BWXT, E.S. Fox, Energy Solutions, the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Vaccination Support Council.
Bruce Power’s Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Operational Services, and Co-Chair of the Ontario Vaccination Support Council James Scongack says, “We are all in this together and this is an example of how our province comes together in a very special way during challenging times,” adding, “Bruce Power, along with many committed organizations, remains dedicated to working with public health and all levels of government to assist in the historic vaccination effort that will put an end to the pandemic.”
Grey Bruce MOH Dr. Ian Arra says, “The Hockey Hub model really is a game changer in terms of efficiency and safety as we make every effort to get as many people vaccinated in as short as time as possible.”
He adds, “Public Health has been the leader in managing the pandemic. This innovation is yet another example of how Public Health saves lives. The Grey Bruce Health Unit team has supported a number of jurisdictions in adopting this model and customizing it to their local needs.”
Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says, “We commend Bruce Power for taking the initiative to establish a large vaccination centre to protect communities,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, adding, “Every vaccine administered is a step toward reducing COVID-19 transmission and we are grateful for this partnership in helping make vaccines more accessible.”
Meanwhile, Public Health says there is a critical need for volunteers to help ensure these centres can run efficiently and reach as many people as possible.
For more information or to volunteer at the new vaccination centre please visit www.peelvaccinehub.ca.