California: Linking Immunization Registries to Medicaid
The California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Program and the California Department of Public Health partnered to close gaps in COVID-19 vaccination data.
Washington: COVID-19 Allocation Framework
Washington found ways to utilize state vaccine data, clinical trial data, federal guidance, and community feedback to determine vaccine allocation.
Washington: COVID-19 Vaccine Action Command and Coordination System (VACCS) Center
The Washington Department of Health created a collaborative team of private-sector public health organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington: Child Health Improvement Partnership (WA-CHIP)
The Washington Department of Health created WA-CHIP, the Washington Child Health Improvement Partnership, to improve the state's childhood and adolescent vaccination rates.
Washington: Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Access in Long-Term Care Facilities
The Washington Department of Health utilizes partnerships and coordination to ensure long-term care residents and staff have access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Washington: Department of Health Collaborative
The Washington Department of Health launched the Collaborative, a virtual meeting space, prioritizing communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia: COVID-19 Vaccine Access for the Homeless
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health coupled direct vaccination services with partnership building to increase vaccine access.
North Dakota: Long-Term Care Facility Partnerships
The North Dakota Department of Health coordinates with long-term care facilities to build ongoing partnerships between peers and immunization providers.
Louisiana: Youth Ambassadors
Louisiana contracted with a third party to implement a youth ambassador program for adolescents to get involved in helping their peers access vaccination and provide information. The link to the consultants can be found here.
New Mexico: Trusted Voices Campaign
New Mexico Department of Health developed a campaign and solicited testimonials from trusted leaders in the community, healthcare settings, clergy, business and other influencers. The testimonials range in age, race, ethnicity, and language. See the videos here.