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Bayfront expands COVID-19 vaccination program

Healthcare system opens program to patients 65 and older while increasing accessibility with an additional vaccination site. ST. PETERSBURG – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and parent company Orlando Health remain actively engaged in ensuring the COVID-19 vaccine is available and accessible to the communities they serve. Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, in keeping with Gov. Ron […]

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