As the new school year quickly approaches and many parents with young children are already thinking of back-to-school supplies, it’s also important to not forget about immunizations required by state law.
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering several opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations will be administered at the following locations:
-North Little Rock
New Hope Baptist Church (1821 Edmond St.)
Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-Noon
Baptist Health Community Wellness Center/Heaven’s Loft (518 W. 26th St.)
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
-Sherwood
Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church (9921 AR 107)
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4-7 p.m.
-Little Rock
Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas (6221 Colonel Glenn Road)
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Little Rock Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Road)
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3-7 p.m.
West Central Community Center (8616 Colonel Glenn Road)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 3-7 p.m.
Greater 2nd Baptist Church (5615 Geyer Springs Road)
Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Baptist Health Community Outreach (10117 Kanis Road)
Monday, Aug. 19, 2-7 p.m.
-Jacksonville
Jacksonville Middle School (2300 Linda Lane)
Saturday, Aug. 10, Noon-4 p.m.
Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be given to the first 50 children who receive immunizations at each location. Each child’s shot records as well as proof of Medicaid coverage or other health insurance, if applicable, must be presented before shots are given.
For more information and to preregister, call (501) 202-1540. Walk-ins are welcome.
In addition to immunizations, Baptist Health Community Outreach offers non-emergent health care services at wellness centers and health fairs, flu-shot clinics, chronic disease management, and more – all at no cost for the underserved and uninsured in central Arkansas.