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: 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.
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.