Clinic owner accused of wasting 7,000+ COVID-19 vaccines claims intentions were pure
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Dr. Moma Health & Wellness Clinic in Colorado Springs, under fire for improper COVID-19 vaccine handling and record-keeping, says it's been waiting to speak to media until after it receives information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Owner Dr. Sylvienash Moma told 13 Investigates she hasn't heard back from the state health department after more than 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines were confiscated from her clinic Friday. The state also deemed all 4,000 vaccines already administered at the site invalid.
After several days of silence from the accused clinic, the owner spoke to 13 Investigates off-camera Wednesday. Moma said she plans to address the media and the public Thursday, claiming she just wanted to help the community and didn't want to put anyone in harm's way.
Moma said she first opened her office to the public for COVID-19 testing before expanding to administer vaccines as well. Moma claims the state health department broke its own rule and didn't inspect the facility before sending vaccines to the site.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment responded to 13 Investigates' request for a response to that claim late Wednesday night, skirting the question altogether.
13 Investigates: Did state health officials inspect Dr. Moma's before they were approved as a vaccine provider?
Each provider goes through a formal enrollment process that is laid out by the CDC and CDPHE and must demonstrate capacity to meet all COVID-19 Vaccine Program requirements prior to becoming an approved vaccine provider. Providers must certify by signature that they understand and will comply with the requirements laid out in the application.
Dr. Moma met all minimum requirements for participation in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program. CDPHE verifies medical licenses with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) prior to approving providers for the COVID-19 Vaccination Program.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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