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Posted on: January 19, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Dr. Urmila Shende Named as COVID-19 Vaccine Chief for Sonoma County

In her role as Vaccine Chief, Dr. Shende will be responsible for implementing the vaccine distribution strategy, coordinating vaccine administration, & interfacing with health care leaders & other stakeholders as part of the countywide vaccine response.

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