Sacramento, Calif. – Republic FC and health leaders at the office of Sacramento County Public Health are collaborating to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and participation and support the region as it prepares to reopen beginning on June 15, including future Republic FC matches at Heart Health Park. Through a partnership with Urgent Care Now and Equivax, Heart Health Park will serve as a pop-up vaccine clinic for the next three Republic FC home matches, beginning this Saturday, May 29.
Sacramento, Calif. – Republic FC and health leaders at the office of Sacramento County Public Health are collaborating to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and participation and support the region as it prepares to reopen beginning on June 15, including future Republic FC matches at Heart Health Park. Through a partnership with Urgent Care Now and Equivax, Heart Health Park will serve as a pop-up vaccine clinic for the next three Republic FC home matches, beginning this Saturday, May 29.
Reservations for 500 vaccine appointments will launch on Tuesday for Season Ticket Members who have already selected tickets, and Wednesday for the general public on Republic FC’s social channels. Vaccine participants will receive one free ticket to the match.
Reservations for 500 vaccine appointments will launch on Tuesday for Season Ticket Members who have already selected tickets, and Wednesday for the general public on Republic FC’s social channels. Vaccine participants will receive one free ticket to the match.
With the support of state and county health officials, Heart Health Park capacity will be increased for each match, safely restoring a vibrant match day experience. The second dose of the vaccine will be administered at the club’s June 26thmatch when Heart Health Park will open to full capacity for the first time since March 2020.
With the support of state and county health officials, Heart Health Park capacity will be increased for each match, safely restoring a vibrant match day experience. The second dose of the vaccine will be administered at the club’s June 26thmatch when Heart Health Park will open to full capacity for the first time since March 2020.
In line with county health guidance and last Friday’s Beyond the Blueprint memo from the California Department of Public Health, Republic FC continues to prepare to open Heart Health Park to its full capacity safely. In the coming weeks, the club will announce upcoming opportunities for fans to select tickets for matches in June and beyond.
“We are excited to be working with Republic FC on bringing increased attention to vaccines as well as offering the convenience of vaccines at the park,” said Sacramento County Public Health Officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye. “It is these kinds of innovative and collaborative ideas that will help us get our community vaccinated, reach herd immunity and ultimately keep our community safer.”
“As communities around the state prepare to take steps to re-open businesses and events, this partnership will help continue to keep health and wellness a priority through our region,” said Republic FC President and General Manager Todd Dunivant. “The pop-up vaccine services at games and additional outreach efforts in underserved communities will assist in the continued recovery of our community.”
“As local medical providers delivering high quality medicine for many years, we are extremely proud to have administered over 100,000 vaccines to Sacramento residents,” said Urgent Care Now Medical Director Dr. Rusty Ohshita. “By partnering with the County Public Health Department, Sacramento Republic FC, Urgent Care Now and Equivax are able to reach further into our communities especially those at greatest risk and most impacted. We are honored to help vaccinate and protect even more residents of our region with these exciting events.”
Beyond gamedays, Republic FC and county health officials are working to drive COVID-19 education efforts and dispel myths, simplify the vaccination process in neighborhoods, and highlight health issues that are disproportionately affecting communities of color. In the coming weeks, the club and county will launch pop-up vaccine clinics, soccer camps and player-led community discussions in neighborhoods with low-vaccination rates.
In line with county health guidance and last Friday’s Beyond the Blueprint memo from the California Department of Public Health, Republic FC continues to prepare to open Heart Health Park to its full capacity safely. In the coming weeks, the club will announce upcoming opportunities for fans to select tickets for matches in June and beyond.
“We are excited to be working with Republic FC on bringing increased attention to vaccines as well as offering the convenience of vaccines at the park,” said Sacramento County Public Health Officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye. “It is these kinds of innovative and collaborative ideas that will help us get our community vaccinated, reach herd immunity and ultimately keep our community safer.”
“As communities around the state prepare to take steps to re-open businesses and events, this partnership will help continue to keep health and wellness a priority through our region,” said Republic FC President and General Manager Todd Dunivant. “The pop-up vaccine services at games and additional outreach efforts in underserved communities will assist in the continued recovery of our community.”
“As local medical providers delivering high quality medicine for many years, we are extremely proud to have administered over 100,000 vaccines to Sacramento residents,” said Urgent Care Now Medical Director Dr. Rusty Ohshita. “By partnering with the County Public Health Department, Sacramento Republic FC, Urgent Care Now and Equivax are able to reach further into our communities especially those at greatest risk and most impacted. We are honored to help vaccinate and protect even more residents of our region with these exciting events.”
Beyond gamedays, Republic FC and county health officials are working to drive COVID-19 education efforts and dispel myths, simplify the vaccination process in neighborhoods, and highlight health issues that are disproportionately affecting communities of color. In the coming weeks, the club and county will launch pop-up vaccine clinics, soccer camps and player-led community discussions in neighborhoods with low-vaccination rates.
