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Greene County Residents Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine August 15-September 18 Eligible For Prize Drawing

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The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is partnering with Community Partnership of the Ozarks and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to offer an incentive for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Greene County residents who get a vaccine between August 15 and September 18 will be entered into five drawings to win $1000 as part of the Greene for Vaccine incentive program.  Drawings will be held weekly beginning the week of August 15.

According to the health department, the $5000 in prize money is part of a $20,000 donation from CFO to promote and incentivize vaccines. 

Find out more at vaccine417.com.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.