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Changing the course of the coronavirus pandemic, one vaccine at a time

A sign indicates a COVID-19 community vaccination clinic at Sunrise Community Health in Evans, Colorado.
Erin O'Toole
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KUNC
A sign indicates a COVID-19 community vaccination clinic at Sunrise Community Health in Evans, Colorado.

This Tuesday marks one year since the first COVID-19 vaccines became available in Colorado. A lot has changed in that year; many Coloradans were able to get back out and enjoy activities that had been shut down by the pandemic. But despite the progress made, the virus and its variants are still spreading in the state, and case numbers and hospitalizations remain at high levels.

For perspective from a public health expert who was on the frontline of both the pandemic and the vaccine rollout in Northern Colorado, we spoke with Dr. Mark Wallace, chief clinical officer for Sunrise Community Health and a member of the Banner Health board of directors.

As the host of KUNC’s new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.