Upcoming Webinar: Updates on COVID-19
Join us Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 12:00-1:00 pm for a webinar, Updates on COVID-19: What you need to know about the Delta Variant, Vaccinations and Masking Indoors, with Dr. Armando Paez, Chief of Baystate Health Division of Infectious Disease and Doris Harris, Host of Health Matters and Community Consultant for the Public Health Institute of Western MA. Register now & submit questions for presenters.
Jazz & Roots Festival Tomorrow
Get Vaccinated While You're There!
Looking to have a great time and get your COVID vaccine? Come on out to the Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival tomorrow 8/14/2021 in Stearns Square! Receive a $25 gift card when you get your vaccine!

Climate Justice 
Join the Live Well Springfield Climate Change, Health & Equity Resident Advisors and partners at the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival which includes a Climate Justice Convening as part of this year’s festival. The event will feature musician and activist Rev. Sekou, who will be performing at the festival, and Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, community activist and Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space for the City of Boston. There will be a panel discussion at 4:30 and Resident Advisors will speak at 8 pm.
What is the Delta Variant?
Viruses can change naturally over time. The delta variant is a new type of the COVID virus that can spread more easily and cause more serious symptoms than those infected with earlier types of the COVID-19 virus.

Being fully vaccinated is your best protection against the delta variant! Getting a COVID-19 vaccine reduces the chance of someone becoming very sick, needing to go to the hospital, or dying from being infected by the COVID-19 virus, including the delta variant. 99% of new COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations are unvaccinated people.

Wear a mask indoors as the number of people with COVID-19 rises.
COVID-19 in Western MA
Visit the Western MA COVID-19 Data Dashboard for the latest COVID-19 data for the region. The Dashboard is updated every Friday.
Schedule your Vaccine Today!
Anyone 12 and older can now receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. People age 12-17 can receive the Pfizer vaccine. People age 18 and older can receive any vaccine. The vaccine is FREE!
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Finder: Search for appointments at pharmacies, health care providers, and other community locations. Appointment availability is updated daily. Some local vaccination sites may only be open to residents of select town. Check listing to see if the site is restricted.
  • Vaccine Clinics in Springfield: See listing of vaccine clinics and pop-ups in Springfield.
  • Vaccination locations and bus routes in the PVTA service area: Find a list of COVID-19 vaccination sites in the PVTA service area and which bus routes service them.
  • Vaccine scheduling help lines: Baystate Health has compiled information about local contacts that offer assistance with vaccine scheduling.
  • Homebound Vaccination Program: Any individual who has trouble getting to a vaccine site is eligible for the homebound program. Individuals can call (833) 983-0485 to register for an in-home vaccination. The registration phone line is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and has representatives who speak English and Spanish, as well as translation services available in 100+ languages.
You could win $1 million or a college scholarship
Getting vaccinated will not only protect you, your family, and your community, but you will also have the chance to win $1 million or a college scholarship.

The entry deadline for the fifth drawing is August 19th.

You can't play if you aren't vaccinated.