As COVID cases in the Upper Cumberland continue to rise, two Cookeville Regional Medical Center employees received the first vaccines in Putnam County Saturday.
Family practice physician Dr. Jane Gotcher and registered nurse Amy Garrett were administered the first part of the Pfizer vaccine. CRMC CEO Paul Korth said this is the first of 800 vaccinations for frontline medical workers.
“We are very thankful for administration, the government for allowing us to have this first allotment of shipment,” Korth said. “Today will start a day of the next several days of vaccinations here at the medical center for our staff and our providers.”
The vaccination process started with both Gotcher and Garrett exposing their left arms to be disinfected. Then, a simple shot was delivered. Gotcher said it felt just like a regular flu shot.
“I also investigate everything I do for my patients,” Gotcher said. “I read every single night peer reviewed scientific articles about COVID and how we treat it. I feel extremely comfortable having received the vaccine. I have seen in my lifetime how vaccines have made a huge difference.”
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