Points of Dispensing (PODS)
In the event of a public health emergency, a large portion of the population may need medicine or medical supplies distributed in a short period of time. Points of Dispensing (PODs) are locations organized by public health where medication will be given to people to prevent disease in response to these public health threats. There are open and closed PODs for distribution of medication, the majority of the population would receive medication at an open POD.
Points of Dispensing (PODS) is a location operated by a private organization that distributes medicine or medical supplies to a specific group of people, such as that organization’s staff, staff family members, and/or clients.
If you are an organization in Norman and Mahnomen Counties and are interested in a POD agreement with Public Health, please contact our office for more information.