The Loretto Hospital in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood began administering Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccines to eligible community members. This includes individuals age 65 and older, and frontline essential workers, such as first responders, teachers, and public transit, manufacturing, postal and grocery store personnel, among others. Vaccinations will be provided from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment only. To register, eligible individuals must call Loretto’s 24/7 vaccine scheduling hotline at (773) 996-7937 and complete both an appointment form and CDC pre-vaccination checklist. Additional information is available by calling (773) 854-5421 or emailing covidvaccineregistration@lorettohospital.org. Qualified participants for the COVID-19 vaccine trials at The Loretto Hospital must be 18 years of age, or older, and in relatively good health. Individuals interested in learning more or registering for consideration for participation in the trials, should visit www.lorettohospital.org.