DODGEVILLE, Wis., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lands' End
today announced it is partnering with the Iowa County Health
Department to transform the Comer Center, a fitness and recreation
facility at its Dodgeville,
Wisconsin, headquarters, into a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
The facility will initially provide the capacity to vaccinate 160
people over a four-hour period and will eventually be able to
accommodate up to 1600 people over eight hours, making it the
largest vaccination center in Iowa County. The Iowa County
Health Department will begin administering vaccines at the Comer
Center on Monday, February 8 and will
continue for the foreseeable future.
While Iowa County is currently
only receiving a limited number of vaccine doses, Lands' End's
91,500-square-foot Comer Center will allow the Iowa County Health
Department to significantly increase the amount of people who can
be immunized over the course of a day, as vaccine supply
increases.
Home to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and sports
equipment, the Comer Center was donated by Lands' End founder and
lifelong philanthropist Gary Comer
in 1989 as a place for the company's employees and retirees, and
their families, to stay active and take a proactive role in
pursuing a healthy lifestyle. However, with many employees now
working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lands' End saw an
opportunity to support the local community and give back.
"We are honored to partner with the Iowa County Health
Department to take an active role in bettering the health and
safety of our local Dodgeville and
Iowa County communities," said
Jerome Griffith, chief executive
officer, Lands' End. "The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is a
critical step toward supporting Wisconsin's vibrant culture and business
community, and we are grateful to be able to utilize Lands' End's
facilities to help fight the pandemic."
"Iowa County is incredibly
grateful for this partnership. This space allows for a much
larger number of people who can be immunized, helping us get to our
goal of achieving robust vaccine uptake. The use of this
space will have a direct and favorable impact to the health of
Iowa County residents. In a
word, it is extraordinary and once again, we cannot convey how
appreciative we are," said Debbie
Siegenthaler, Director/Health Officer, Iowa County Health
Department.
Vaccines at the Comer Center will be administered by the Iowa
County Health Department with the support of Iowa County Emergency Management and numerous
community volunteers. The vaccine will be available to people who
live and work in Iowa County who
meet the criteria for phase 1A or are over the age of 65, subject
to vaccine availability.
In Iowa County, if you are
eligible for a vaccine as described in Tier IA or age
65+, you can contact the Iowa County Health Department at
healthinfo@iowacounty.org or call 608-930-9870. Patients
of Upland Hills Health can also visit the Upland Hills website to
sign up on their waiting list for their clinics which are separate
from the Iowa County Health Department Clinic at the Comer
Center. You can also check out any health care provider's
website for instructions on how they are distributing
vaccine. Vaccine quantities are limited, and clinics are
scheduled as soon as vaccine becomes available.
About Lands' End, Inc.
Lands' End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE)
is a leading uni-channel retailer of casual clothing, accessories,
footwear and home products. We offer products online at
www.landsend.com, on third party online marketplaces and through
retail locations. We are a classic American lifestyle brand with a
passion for quality, legendary service and real value, and seek to
deliver timeless style for women, men, kids and the home.
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