This weekend, the Detroit Pistons will get involved in the effort to vaccinate Detroiters.
The Pistons will partner Saturday with the City of Detroit to host a Family Vaccination Day at the Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center (6201 2nd Ave.) from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Vaccine appointments can be made by calling 313-230-0505.
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The Pfizer vaccine will be distributed by Henry Ford Health employees, and appointments can only be made for people older than 16. Appointments will also be scheduled for the second dose three weeks later.
“We are delighted to partner with the Detroit Pistons for this very special Family Vaccination Day,” Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair said in a statement. “We are giving Detroiters as many options as possible to take advantage of this life-saving vaccine because it remains the best tool we have for slowing the spread of COVID-19.”
The event will also include free food, giveaways and appearances by former Detroit Pistons Rick Mahorn (2:30-4:30 p.m.) and Earl Cureton (10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.).
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“We are happy to assist the City of Detroit in its effort to get everyone vaccinated,” Pistons Vice President of Community Relations Erika Swilley said in a statement. “We are lending our support to raise awareness and encourage Detroiters to follow the lead on what many of our players, coaches and employees have already done: take advantage of this life-saving vaccine so life can get back to normal.”
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