COVID-19 Vaccines begin for ages 65+
Red Bud, IL (January 15, 2021) – Red Bud Regional Hospital, Chester Memorial Hospital, and Sparta Community Hospital are thrilled to work in unison with the Randolph County Health Department to help vaccinate Randolph County residents and employees.
As we officially move into vaccinating 1B of the Illinois vaccination plan, we understand that there are many questions revolving around the distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccine. Currently each Randolph County Hospital is administering vaccines through the direction of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), as assigned by the Randolph County Health Department.
It was recently announced that in Illinois, individuals aged 65 and older will be eligible for vaccination during the second phase of the Illinois distribution plan. In an effort to efficiently move through this phase, we are asking our patients ages 65 and older to contact us to be
put on a waiting list. We will then begin scheduling patients for vaccination based on age, starting with age 85 and older.
Please do not call each Randolph County hospital and ask to be added to each waiting list. This slows the process for each hospital and for other patients on the waiting lists.
To join a waiting list, contact the facility in which you are associated.
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Red Bud Regional Hospital
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Chester Memorial Hospital
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Sparta Community Hospital
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Red Bud Health Clinic
Sign up online at RedBudAnytime.com
618-282-5165
A detailed Q&A is available at RedBudAnytime.com
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COVID-19 Hotline
618- 826-4581 ext. 1339
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Coulterville Medical Clinic 618-758-2331
Family Health Centre
618-443-3084
Marissa Medical Clinic
618-295-1591
North Campus Clinic
618-443-4138
Sparta Medical Office
618-443-4889
Steeleville Clinic
618-965-3466
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Please be patient as we work through the assigned priority groups. When we call with your appointment time, we ask that you make every attempt to make the scheduled time work. Be assured, if you want to get the vaccine, we want you to get the vaccine.
While there is not a charge for the vaccine itself, your insurance will be billed an administration fee.
It is important to note that some entities, such as long term care facilities, assisted livings and prisons are contracted with pharmacies, who will be onsite to administer the vaccine to their residents and staff.
If you have questions about the statewide vaccination plan, or where you may fall in the priority groups, please contact the health department of your residence.
Have more questions? Visit
RedBudAnytime.com and select the “Vaccine Distribution Q&A” button at the bottom of the page.