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.
Minnesota: Using a Novel Partnership to Measure Vaccine Uptake in Populations of Interest
This 2022 Bull's-Eye award winner aimed to develop partnerships between databases to measure vaccine uptake in populations of interest.
Minnesota: Using a Novel Partnership to Measure Vaccine Uptake in Populations of Interest
MDH partnered with the Minnesota Electronic Health Record Consortium (EHRC) to obtain more complete understanding of the need for COVID-19 vaccine availability.
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.
Alaska: Language Access
Alaska Department of Health partnered with the Alaska Public Interest Research Group and Native Peoples Action Community Fund to translate COVID-19 messaging into 7 Alaska Native languages. Various indigenous community members met with medical professionals who answered common questions about…
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.
Kansas: Door to Needle
It was observed, during AFIX visits, That multiple members of the clinical staff have interactions with patients and their families prior to attending their actual appointment. In many clinics, these earlier interactions involved pulling records and assessing eligibility for vaccine…
Wisconsin: Adult Vaccine Community Partnership
In recent years, Wisconsin local health departments (LHDs) have noticed a decline in the number adults seeking immunization services. This resulted in concern regarding community protection against vaccine preventable diseases as well as the ability for LHDs to retain their…