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Baptist Health Partnering with AFMC, Goodwill, Rock Region METRO for Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In partnership with Baptist Health, the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) and Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, Rock Region METRO is co-hosting a public walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, March 19.

It will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Excel Center® at the Goodwill Industries of Arkansas campus, 7400 Scott Hamilton Drive in Little Rock.

The first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination will be administered to participants, with the second, follow-up shot slated for Friday, April 9 at The Excel Center®. The vaccination will be free; no insurance is required.

Participants should bring an ID badge, pay stubs or letter from their employers and an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to provide proof of their Phase 1A, 1B or 1C status. Participants will be asked to remain on site for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccination for observation.

The Rock Region METRO bus route serving the center is Route 23 Baseline/Southwest. For bus maps and schedules, visit rrmetro.org and be sure to check for active service alerts, including ongoing COVID-19-related service alerts.

For more information on the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccination, visit healthyarkansas.gov.