UM Capital Region Health (UM Capital) and First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG) announced the opening of its COVID-19 Vaccination clinic. The clinic will operate in FBCG’s 63,000-square-foot Family Life Center facility.
In attendance at today’s opening were Governor Larry Hogan, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead of the Maryland National Guard and Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health Dennis Schrader, among other leaders.
“I could not be more pleased to open today’s clinic,” said Nathaniel Richardson, Jr. President and CEO, UM Capital Region Health. “Today we expand access to life-saving vaccines to residents in Prince George’s County in hopes that we will combat COVID-19 and move forward with our lives.”
Opening day vaccinations focused on Prince George’s County faith-based leaders who received their vaccination in an effort to build trust within their congregations and the surrounding communities.
“Pastoral leaders came together today to show their congregations and the community that we will lead by example and play our part to ending the devastating COVID-19 pandemic,” said John K. Jenkins Sr., Pastor of First Baptist Church of Glenarden.
Initially, the clinic will provide 200 doses per day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Starting March 29, the clinic will expand to provide nearly 1,000 doses each day, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Residents in Prince George’s County who meet vaccination qualifications based on the current state of Maryland guidelines will be eligible to register to receive a vaccine at this location starting March 17. A two-step process starts with online registration, followed by eligible individuals receiving a registration link to self-schedule their vaccination appointment. A hotline is being established for any residents who do not have internet access to register or schedule their appointment.
For more information on the vaccination clinic at FBCG, including scheduling and site operation hours visit www.umcapitalregion.org.
About First Baptist Church of Glenarden
First Baptist Church of Glenarden, led by Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., is a vibrant, Bible-based church located on three campuses in Prince George’s County, Maryland. With more than 11,000 active members, FBCG is one of the largest congregations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It has impacted both local and global communities through its 100-plus ministries, outreach and educational programs.
