MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- Ascension Wisconsin is celebrating a big milestone!<\/p>\n
On Monday, March 15, 71-year-old Mary Walker became the 100,000th person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Ascension St. Joseph in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 16, exactly three months ago, Ascension Wisconsin launched its first vaccine clinic.<\/p>\n
The health system has since administered 100,000 first and second doses to phase 1a and Phase 1b eligible individuals.<\/p>\n
Officials say Walker was thrilled to receive her second dose on Monday.<\/p>\n
Im looking forward to seeing more people I love and getting back to a more normal life. Ive been so careful, for so long and its such a relief to know Im now protected, she said.<\/p>\n
Vice President of Government and Community Services and Chief Advocacy Officer of Ascension Wisconsin, Reggie Newson, said the health system is grateful for its associates and vaccinators.<\/p>\n
Were also grateful to our patients and community members who trusted us with their care as we work together to build community immunity,\" Newson said.<\/p>\n
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