KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — With fall right around the corner, Bronson Healthcare is encouraging the public to get vaccinated against the flu.
Current Bronson patients can call their primary care office to schedule an appointment, while those not yet in the system can call a BronsonConnect Care Advisor at 269-341-7788 who will help them find a primary care provider to best fit their needs.
Four clinics are available across Southwest Michigan, and are open to current Bronson patients as well as those who are not established with a Bronson provider. Appointments can be scheduled online at bronsonhealth.com/flu or on your Bronson MyChart account.
Calhoun County: Bronson Flu Vaccine Clinic – Battle Creek
Located outside the Fieldstone Center
165 North Washington Ave., Battle Creek
Kalamazoo County: Bronson Flu Vaccine Clinic – Portage
6901 Portage Rd., Portage
Van Buren County: Bronson Flu Vaccine Clinic – Mattawan
52375 North Main St., Mattawan
Bronson Flu Vaccine Clinic – South Haven
Located outside Bronson Wellness Center
950 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven
The following walk-in locations are also available for flu vaccines. Each location administers both the standard injectable flu vaccine and the high-dose flu vaccine, which is recommended for seniors 65 years and older.
Kalamazoo County: Bronson Outpatient Pharmacy
601 John St., Kalamazoo (located on first floor of South Campus at Bronson Methodist Hospital)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Flu vaccines available: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Patients must be age 12 and up.
Van Buren County: Bronson Outpatient Pharmacy
451 Health Parkway, Paw Paw (located in Bronson LakeView Outpatient Center)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Flu vaccines available: Monday through Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. or by appointment. Call 269-668-6205 to make an appointment.
Patients must be age 12 and up.