Holy Name Medical Center Will Open A 2nd COVID Vaccination Center

WEST NEW YORK, NJ — Holy Name Medical Center is set to open a second vaccination center, this time partnering with West New York.

The collaboration was announced this week, with the location set for Memorial High School's gymnasium, located at Broadway and 55th Street. Based in West New York, the clinic is open to all Hudson County residents.

Holy Name has been operating a vaccine center in Teaneck since late December, administering 75,000 doses as of this week.

President and CEO Michael Maron called the Teaneck operation "one of the largest, most efficient vaccine centers in the country."

"The huge success of that effort, paired with the massive need for a greater number of convenient, well-organized vaccine centers, led us to answer West New York Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez’s call to create a similar experience for our neighbors in Hudson County," said Maron.

West New York was hit hard by the pandemic, with a death rate almost twice that of the state's average, according to a news release.

"Our community has worked tirelessly against this pandemic fighting for a healthier and safer new normal. Access to vaccines is paramount to achieving that,” West New York Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez.

"This much needed and appreciated collaboration with Holy Name Hospital will provide a safe and efficient vaccine site in the heart of this community. As we move forward, we thank Holy Name for helping us move one step closer to beating this virus because this community deserves it."

Holy Name officials estimate they can administer 3,000 doses a day, seven days a week. The clinic is set to begin operations Friday.

To register for the West New York site, click here.

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