Welcome to the Camden Coalition’s COVID-19 resource hub! Here you will find the latest local information and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local vaccination sites and pop-up events
Please visit camdencounty.com for the latest information on where to get a COVID-19 test, pop-up vaccination events in the area, and more.
For more information about other services in South Jersey, visit our My Resource Pal website.
Additional COVID-19 Resources
Camden Coalition Medical Director Jubril Oyeyemi addresses common concerns about the vaccines in the videos below.
COVID-19 FAQs
How is COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets and very small particles that contain the virus. These droplets and particles can be breathed in by other people or land on their eyes, noses, or mouth. In some circumstances, they may contaminate surfaces they touch. People who are closer than 6 feet from the infected person are most likely to get infected.
Types of Spread
COVID-19 is spread in three main ways
- Breathing in the air when close to an infected person who is exhaling small droplets and particles that contain the virus.
- Having these small droplets and particles that contain viruses land on the eyes, nose, or mouth, especially through splashes and sprays like a cough or sneeze.
- Touching eyes, nose, or mouth with hands that have the virus on them.
What can I do to slow the spread of COVID-19?
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
Who should get tested for COVID-19?
The following people should get tested for COVID-19:
- People who have symptoms of COVID-19.
- Most people who have had close contact(within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.
- Fully vaccinated people should be tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result.
- People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered do not need to get tested following an exposure as long as they do not develop new symptoms.
- Unvaccinated people who have taken part in activities that put them at higher risk for COVID-19 because they cannot physically distance as needed to avoid exposure, such as travel, attending large social or mass gatherings, or being in crowded or poorly-ventilated indoor settings.
How do I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine: Search vaccines.gov, text your zip code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you.
There are several ways you can look for vaccination providers near you.
- Visit gov to find vaccination providers near you. Learn more about COVID-19 Vaccination locations.
- Text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find vaccine locations near you.
- Check your local pharmacy’s website to see if vaccination appointments are available. Find out which pharmacies are participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.
- Contact your state health department to find additional vaccination locations in the area.
- Check your local news outlets. They may have information on how to get a vaccination appointment.
- People who have been asked or referred to get tested by their healthcare provider, or state, tribal, or territorial health department.
CDC recommends that anyone with any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 get tested, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. If you get tested because you have symptoms or were potentially exposed to the virus, you should stay away from others pending test results and follow the advice of your health care provider or a public health professional.
Additional Resources
Featured resources
Below are helpful guides for providers on talking to patients about getting vaccinated and connecting with patients during a pandemic.
Stay in the know
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Important discussion about an often overlooked part of the complex care workflow - community outreach. Great work being done by the Camden Coalition and Enrique Enguidanos, MD, MBA and the CBC Solutions team. #community #outreach #complexcare https://lnkd.in/gr-cE9fB
President & CEO Kathleen Noonan nominated for a 2023 NJ Social Innovation Award for her Regional Health Hub work. Vote now before the poll closes Feb 10: http://ow.ly/NmSL50MGPOj
Learn strategies for implementing trauma-aware practices in your delivery of care. We interview Kathleen Metzker & Sara Reid (@camdenhealth) in this episode of #AtTheCoreOfCare. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3GVaYm9.
Have work in #ComplexCare to share? Join us in Boston with co-hosts @CCAUncommonCare & the Center to Advance Consumer Partnership! Apply to present in our interactive Beehive at #CenteringCare23 by 6/15. Learn more: http://bit.ly/404duhE
Presentation opportunity! Apply to present your work in #ComplexCare at #CenteringCare23, the annual conference for the complex care field. Learn more and apply at http://bit.ly/404duhE @CCAUncommonCare
The RELATE model trains supervisors & managers to help their frontline staff become more introspective, self-aware, and able to handle the emotional impact of complex care work. Register now for the 2/23 course. Seats are limited, CEUs available: https://www.courses.camdenhealth.org/courses/relate-winter-2023
Happening today — Join @OsbornHealthCtr & @Amerigroup for a Maternal Health Awareness Day event. We'll be at Igelsia Fuego Celestial at 1476 S 8th Street in #CamdenNJ from 1-3pm. Free prizes, diapers, & more. $25 gift cards to anyone who receives a flu vaccine.
Are you interested in joining an amazing community of colleagues who are committed to health equity? We're hiring! Learn more about our open positions and internship opportunities. Apply now on our website: https://lnkd.in/diQMVu2
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Happening tomorrow (1/25) — Join @OsbornHealthCtr & @Amerigroup for a Maternal Health Awareness Day event. We'll be at Igelsia Fuego Celestial at 1476 S 8th Street in #CamdenNJ from 1-3pm. Free prizes, diapers, & more. $25 gift cards to anyone who receives a flu vaccine.
Join us 1/26 to hear from presenters from @RushMedical on implications for #ComplexCare of an aging undocumented population, and on Rush's cross-sector approach in Illinois. Register for the webinar: http://ow.ly/GHac50Mn4EN
Solomon Middleton-Williams (@sullysuliman): @NCST_newark & Founder of Grace Solution Services
Shirla Simpson: Director of @BurlCoNJ
Brian Thompson: @camdenhealth
Morgan Thompson: CEO of @preventionlinks
Dr. Debra Wentz (@dwentz4):
CEO of @NJAMHAA & Founder of NJMHI
Are you interested in joining an amazing community of colleagues who are committed to health equity? We're hiring! Learn more about our open positions: https://camdenhealth.org/get-involved/careers/
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Every child should have access to health care in New Jersey.
By allowing more children to get NJ FamilyCare coverage regardless of their immigration status, we are working to make New Jersey a fairer, more affordable place for all to live.
🏥 http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/2023018a.shtml
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"We are from the same place, the same community. That shared experience helps me communicate better with them." — Camden Coalition Community Ambassador Miguel Rodriguez. Learn more about how our Ambassadors are building relationships with Camden residents: http://ow.ly/1fBT50Mn3yN