HeraldReviewMedia's video: Cochise County scores more doses of vaccine than expected

Today - Cochise County scores more doses of vaccine than expected. Before we begin, some local history. In 2849 Mary Katherine Horony-Cummings was born in Hungary. Now, we know her as Big Nose Kate, a longtime companion and common-law wife of Old West gunfighter Doc Holliday. NEW -- Today’s history is brought to you by Benson Hospital. Benson Hospital’s comprehensive rehabilitation team strives to get you back on your feet and improve your lifestyle. Offering Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. For more information visit bensonhospital.org or call 520-586-2262. Now, our feature story.  Cochise Health and Social Services director, Alicia Thompson, decided to answer a text from the Arizona Department of Health Services during a work session with the county Board of Supervisors Friday.  She was glad she did. The text was asking if the county would like additional vaccine doses next week along with the 3,400 she was already expecting. Last week, the county received 3,400 doses, but the state contacted her and asked if she could use another 2,000. Of course, she said she could. Through the partnership that the county health department has with local medical providers, the extra 2,000 doses were quickly taken up. On Thursday the 11th alone, 1,616 doses were given. Officials are working to engage the over-65 demographic, and efforts are paying off. As for when Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection officers would receive their vaccinations -- Judy Lund, county Emergency Services director, said she had no solid answer from the state. The veterans administration in Tucson was offering the shots there, but they are receiving only small allocations. For now, until more groups can receive the vaccine, Thompson discussed the importance of correctly wearing masks. She said that the most important thing you can do in wearing a mask is to make sure it fits tight across the face. She also discussed wearing two masks, such as a surgical mask and a cloth mask over it. In other good news, Craig Janiszewski, Public Health Emergency Preparedness coordinator, said the state website for vaccine registration has been improved, and continues to be improved based on feedback. To stay up to date on all local coronavirus news visit us at myheraldreview.com Thanks for listening, before we continue, a quick message from our sponsors, Prestige Family Living. Now, congratulations to the St. David Tigers’ boys and girls basketball teams who defeated the Tombstone Yellow Jackets Thursday night! Brought to you by ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. Voted Best of Cochise County 2020, ApexNetwork provides exceptional care to the Sierra Vista and Benson communities. Choose ApexNetwork for all of your physical therapy needs. To learn more, go to ApexNetworkPT.com. The St. David Tigers’ boys and girls basketball teams defeated the Tombstone Yellow Jackets Thursday night in the teams’ only meeting of the season. The girls opened the doubleheader with a 70-30 victory, and the boys defeated Tombstone 70-38. Jaelyn Goodman led the Tigers with 19 points. The top-ranked boys team is now 9-1 with their only loss of the season to Benson last week. Congratulations Tigers! Next, an upcoming event in our community that you should know about  brought to you by our sponsors, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative. Tomorrow Cochise College is hosting a complimentary Zoom class with Cynthia Aspengren called “Totally Veggies”. It starts at 10 am and ends at noon. Totally Veggies will teach you all about under consumed essential nutrients like Vitamins A, C and K, potassium, magnesium, and fiber. The class meets again on the 24th of this month. You can learn more on the Cochise College website. Before we go, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of Robert Francis Webster,, of Sierra Vista. Robert was born in California. He was raised there, and graduated from High School in 1957. He then served in the United States Navy and Army, retiring at the rank of Sergeant First Class.