REACHing for Vaccine Equity

About REACHing for Vaccine Equity

REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they've used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023.

Publisher

Association of Immunization Managers

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2023

Latest episode

7 Sept 2023

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2023

   Holistic Approaches to Improve Health Outcomes

   In this final episode of the limited season of REACHing for Vaccine Equity, meet a team in Charlotte, North Carolina using innovative approaches to change hearts and minds to improve COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates. In “Holistic Approaches to Improve Health Outcomes,” hear about actionable ideas that could be helpful in your community as well. Ashley Carmenia, DHSc, MPH, the project director at RAO Community Health/Carmenia Consulting, LLC, and Chinue Hinds-Hazelwood, MSC, the communications manager at RAO Community Health, share how their team worked alongside their communities to improve vaccine confidence and lower barriers to healthcare access for communities in Charlotte. Implementing a multidimensional approach, their team focused on meeting the needs of the diverse community, including Black, Latino, Asian American, White, LGBT, and transient (homeless) populations. In this episode hosted by AIM iREACH project Public Health Consultant Dr. Yabo Beysolow: Learn how building vaccine confidence must go hand-in-hand with addressing all disparities and improving health outcomes. The team created events that addressed food disparity alongside vaccine clinics. See partnerships in action! The team partnered with fraternities, sororities, and even comedians in the Charlotte community they serve to boost vaccine awareness and access. Get tips to help your community overcome vaccination stigma by having honest conversations with real people. Ashley and Chinue share how barbershop conversations worked to increase vaccine education and acceptance. About Ashley Carmenia Ashley Carmenia is a public health professional with over 10 years of experience. She owns Carmenia Consulting, LLC, and is a public health technical lead expert for a corporate healthcare company. Previously, she was the health equity director at RAO Community Health -- where she still serves as the project director over the Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) grant work. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a concentration in Community Health Education and Promotion from California State University San Bernardino in 2010 and her Master of Public Health degree from the University of New England in 2016. She is in the final year of her Doctor of Health Science program at Campbell University. She strongly advocates for women's and maternal health and has an equal passion for advancing health equity and reducing health disparities within her community. About Chinue Hinds-Hazelwood Chinue Hinds-Hazelwood has over four years of experience in marketing communications and ten years of experience as a graphic designer.  She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Prior to her current role at RAO Community Health, she designed for local and corporate brands.  Shortly after starting at RAO in 2019, she decided to transition her career into marketing communications.  She recently graduated with her Master of Science degree in Communications from Purdue University.  She credits RAO for giving her the opportunity to educate and spread awareness to those who look like her in the Charlotte community through media messages. Connect and Links: RAO Health Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rao_health) RAO Website (https://ww.raoassist.org) About the Podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023. Make sure to subscribe to the REACHing for Vaccine Equity podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear about the intersection of vaccination and other critical health topics, including kidney disease, heart disease, food insecurity, diabetes, lung disease, obesity/nutrition, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and healthcare access/community sustainability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generously funds this podcast series. All episodes will be recorded and produced in 2023 to contain the most recent health information.

2. 

   16 Aug 2023

   Innovative Strategies to Build Vaccine Confidence in a Hispanic/Latino Community

   Get inspired to build stronger partnerships that empower Hispanic/Latino communities to feel vaccine confident in this REACHing for Vaccine Equity episode. Listen to “Innovative Strategies to Build Vaccine Confidence in a Hispanic/Latino Community” and learn how activating trusted partners led to vaccine success in this vibrant community with strong family connections. Andrea Murray, MPH, the Director of Penn State REACH at Penn State College of Medicine, and William A. Calo, Ph.D., J.D., MPH, Associate Professor at Penn State College of Medicine, share inspiring strategies to develop programs accessible to the Hispanic/Latino community in terms of both language and culture. Improving COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates for this population requires leveraging knowledge about cultural backgrounds to improve access and help individuals feel more comfortable receiving care. In this episode hosted by AIM iREACH project Public Health Consultant Dr. Yabo Beysolow: Hear how the Penn State-led program worked with well-known community partners and trusted messengers to build confidence in flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Explore how to better reach Hispanic/Latino communities through proven approaches to language and communication challenges. About Andrea Murray, MPH Andrea Murray, MPH, is a project manager in the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine. Andrea joined the College of Medicine in 2018 and has expertise in rural health, racial and ethnic minority health, and social determinants of health. She manages The Penn State Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) project funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, she serves as the Community Engagement Director for the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s Community-Engaged Research Core (CTSI CERC). Andrea extends her leadership in these roles to identify and strengthen community-academic partnerships across Pennsylvania communities. About William A. Calo, Ph.D., JD, MPH Dr. William Calo is a Hispanic/Latino researcher and Associate Professor at the Penn State College of Medicine. His research program examines how to adapt, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions to improve vaccination rates and chronic disease prevention among disadvantaged populations, especially Hispanic and rural populations. Dr. Calo is currently focused on the impact of communication, health systems, and community interventions on vaccine uptake for COVID-19, influenza, and HPV vaccines. He is Co-Investigator for the  REACH project in central Pennsylvania. This REACH project seeks to deliver and implement evidence-based, community-led interventions to improve physical activity, nutrition, and diabetes prevention in Hispanic communities. Dr. Calo is also passionate about minority health and the application of implementation science to better advance health equity. He has published over 70 scientific articles, including a recent publication addressing COVID-19 in the Hispanic community  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/90271, named one of the CDC's Top 10 Most Talked About Articles of 2020. Connect and Links: Penn State College of Medicine (https://med.psu.edu/home) William A. Calo's Twitter (http://twitter.com/WilliamACalo) About the Podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023. Make sure to subscribe to the REACHing for Vaccine Equity podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear about the intersection of vaccination and other critical health topics, including kidney disease, heart disease, food insecurity, diabetes, lung disease, obesity/nutrition, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and healthcare access/community sustainability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generously funds this podcast series. All episodes will be recorded and produced in 2023 to contain the most recent health information.

3. 

   19 Jul 2023

   Building Vaccine Trust in the Rural South

   In this episode of REACHing for Vaccine Equity, learn from a community health leader who addressed generational mistrust of vaccines with education and compassion in rural Alabama. In the “Building Vaccine Trust in the Rural South” episode, hear Na’Sha DeRamus, REACH COVID/Flu Vaccination Coordinator for The Wellness Coalition, share how her team boosted trust in COVID-19 and flu vaccines through outreach and education. This project worked to reach African American adults in Macon, Montgomery, and Lowndes Counties in Alabama to improve vaccine access and vaccine confidence. In this episode hosted by AIM iREACH project Public Health Consultant Lisa Jacques-Carroll: Get tips to problem-solve unique challenges of vaccine access, delivery, and implementation in rural communities. Learn how The Wellness Coalition used trusted messengers and community partners to organize vaccination clinics and collaborate with existing community events. Get inspired by a shining moment of building relationships in a rural setting to boost confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine. Hear how The Wellness Coalition leveraged trust in the flu vaccine to raise COVID-19 vaccination rates by lending a listening ear to make people feel comfortable and confident in the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine. About Na'Sha: Na’Sha DeRamus is from the small town of Billingsley, Alabama. She attended Troy University in Troy, AL, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and her Master’s degree in strategic communication. She started working in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. With her experience in communications, she has connected with community members through transparent conversations and has promoted health and wellness through radio and news interviews. Connect and Links: The Wellness Coalition website (https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/) About the Podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023. Make sure to subscribe to the REACHing for Vaccine Equity podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear about the intersection of vaccination and other critical health topics, including kidney disease, heart disease, food insecurity, diabetes, lung disease, obesity/nutrition, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and healthcare access/community sustainability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generously funds this podcast series. All episodes will be recorded and produced in 2023 to contain the most recent health information.

4. 

   14 Jun 2023

   Determinants of Health & Vaccine Equity

   In this episode of REACHing for Vaccine Equity, learn how one COVID-19 and flu vaccination program tackled disease prevention, grew healthcare access, and improved vaccine equity in a cross-city effort. In the “Determinants of Health & Vaccine Equity” episode, hear Irene Nfaazie Nyanuba, Vaccine Program Manager at Worcester Division of Public Health, and Matthew Moore, Staff Writer at the City of Worcester, share how they worked together to reach people across the city of Worcester, including underserved populations of various racial/ethnic communities and pockets of immigrant populations, including those from Ghana. This project worked within faith communities to impact obesity and hypertension prevention while improving access to and trust in vaccines. In this episode hosted by AIM iREACH project Public Health Consultant Dr. Yabo Beysolow: Get inspiration from this group effort that spanned the entire city, wrapping their arms around the complex subcommunities of the population and creating novel solutions to reach them. Hear how the program confronted misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine in the community. Explore how building trusted relationships is critical to improving vaccine equity. Learn how “meeting people where they are” was vital in reaching African American and African Immigrant communities for this project to improve COVID-19 and flu vaccination confidence. About Irene: Irene has worked as a public health professional for over 15 years, and her expertise includes community nutrition, disease control, and health promotion. She served as the District Nutrition Officer, HIV Coordinator, and Health Promotion Officer, where she led projects to reduce maternal and child malnutrition, chronic nutrition-related diseases, and maternal-to-child HIV transmission. She has also led immunizations and HIV stigma reduction campaigns. In addition, she has facilitated many workshops to build the capacity of community members to support infection prevention, food demonstration, exercise, and healthy lifestyle modification. As Worcester’s Division of Public Health Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Vaccine Program Manager, Irene works closely with community partners to increase vaccine knowledge and provide vaccination opportunities among Hispanic, Latino, and other underrepresented and at-risk populations facing health disparities and inequities. In addition, she focuses on integrating vaccine education with different expressed health needs of the community, such as hypertension, diabetes, and physical exercise, to increase awareness of the cross-impact of vaccination and other diseases. Irene has a diploma in Community Health (Nutrition and Disease Control), a Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition, and recently graduated from Clark University with a Master’s in Health Science, Community, and Global Health. About Matthew: Matthew Moore is the Staff Writer in the Office of City Manager Eric D. Batista, City of Worcester. He supports the City Manager’s speaking engagements, City-wide internal communications, and storytelling campaigns while managing the Worcester Division of Public Health’s (WDPH) communications initiatives. Matthew joined the City Manager’s Office in 2023 after serving as WDPH Communications Specialist since 2021, where he launched the Division’s regional newsletter and redesigned the City’s COVID-19 data dashboard. Before working for the City of Worcester, Matthew was Communications Coordinator to Dean Bess Marcus and later Dean Ashish Jha at the Brown University School of Public Health. Matthew is a native of the Boston area and has over 15 years of professional communications experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Science in Nutrition from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. He also serves on the Programs Committee for Community Harvest Project in Grafton. Connect and Links: Irene's Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/NFAAzie1) Irene's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/innofcharipong/) Worcester Division of Public Health Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/WorcesterDPH) Worcester Division of Public Health Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/WorcesterDPH) Worcester Division of Public Health - Church Initiative (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs7yHM67VqU) Worcester Division of Public Health Website (https://www.worcesterma.gov/public-health) About the Podcast: Make sure to subscribe to the REACHing for Vaccine Equity podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear about the intersection of vaccination and other critical health topics, including kidney disease, heart disease, food insecurity, diabetes, lung disease, family vaccination in rural areas, pregnancy/breastfeeding, and healthcare access/community sustainability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generously funds this podcast series. All episodes will be recorded and produced in 2023 to contain the most recent health information.

5. 

   18 May 2023

   Building Trust and Vaccine Access – CAI Global & Buffalo Center for Vaccine Equity

   Using hyperlocal strategies and local messengers, learn how vaccine champions improved COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates in Buffalo, NY. In the “Building Trust and Vaccine Access” episode ofREACHing for Vaccine Equity, get ideas on increasing vaccine access sustainability by creating systemic and local changes. Stan Martin, MM, a Senior Trainer and Office Director at CAI Global, and Ebony M. White, a Community Engagement Manager at Buffalo Center for Health Equity, discuss how they built vaccine confidence and amplified community voices through local messengers with lived experiences. Aiming to reach Black and African American and Hispanic/Latino communities, trusted community members went door-to-door to share tobacco cessation and pro-vaccination messages. In this episode hosted by AIM iREACH project Public Health Consultant Dr. Yabo Beysolow: Get inspiration from the community leaders who had the courage to keep going and turn the healthcare system on its head. Hear about successful health promotion strategies, such as mobile units that delivered vaccines, as well as food and much needed supplies, to communities. Explore how building vaccine confidence affects health promotion and the patient-provider relationship. Learn how to use grassroots strategies to promote tobacco cessation and increase COVID-19 and flu vaccinations within at-risk communities. About Stan Stan Martin, MM, Buffalo Office Director and Senior Trainer at CAI, is a native of Buffalo, NY. He possesses over 20 years of experience in program planning, coordination, and implementation of community initiatives focused on tobacco control, chronic disease prevention, healthy eating, nutrition, optimal adolescent health, and vaccine hesitancy in historically oppressed and marginalized populations. In addition, Mr. Martin has expertise in building the capacity of community stakeholders to address the social determinants of health, utilization of community-based participatory research, collective impact, and population-based health strategies that promote systemic and policy change at every level, which lead to community transformation and social norm change. He began his career at Prevention Focus as a Prevention Educator and later became the supervisor of the Teen Focus program. He later accepted a leadership position with the New York State Department of Health, where he served as the Western Regional Office, Youth Engagement Manager to advance tobacco-free communities in the eight surrounding counties of Western New York.  Next, he worked at the Ministry of Health Promotion as a Health Promotion Consultant on the Smoke-Free Ontario strategy in Toronto, Ontario. He currently lives in Buffalo, NY, where he spends quality time with his family, pursues career interests, and contributes positively to his community. About Ebony M. White Ebony M. White is a native of Buffalo, NY. She is currently the Community Engagement Manager at the Buffalo Center for Health Equity. Ebony received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Empire State University with a focus on community health. She has served her community by supporting several initiatives for over ten years, providing leadership and inclusivity to improve the multifaceted healthcare disparities of black and brown communities. Ms. White understands the region’s landscape and many systemic practices perpetuating the slow progress of achieving equitable living. She has established relationships with various community-based organizations, social support services, and healthcare entities for strategies that improve the navigation of the systems. She strives to be resourceful with all her partners that seek to improve education, access to healthcare, advocacy, and the importance of equity. For the last two years, she has raised community awareness, built rapport and trust, and established pertinent partnerships to address COVID-19/flu vaccine hesitancy. Lastly, Ms. White is a trained Restorative Practitioner, Life Coach (Diabetes Prevention), Trauma Informed Care Facilitator, and Peer Leader (Chronic Disease Self-Management). All this training supports her community engagement efforts to promote disease prevention and capacity-building opportunities. Connect and Links: CAI Global (https://www.caiglobal.org) Buffalo Center for Health Equity (https://www.buffalohealthequity.org/) Project Website (https://caiglobal.org/covid-update-from-reach-project/) Community Vaccine Champions REACH Buffalo Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/reachbuffalo) About the Podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023.

6. 

   20 Apr 2023

   Food Hubs & Vaccine Clinics - Presbyterian Community Health

   Building trust is critical to overcoming health inequities in any community. In the “Food Hubs & Vaccine Clinics” episode of REACHing for Vaccine Equity, learn from this New Mexico team addressing vaccine confidence head on by building trust in the community. Serena Ortiz, CCHW, and Sophie Tate, MPH, from Presbyterian Community Health in Albuquerque share their successes and challenges of co-launching COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics at a local food hub providing fresh food. Aiming to reach American Indian, African American, and Hispanic/Latino communities, this project focused on using trusted local sites to build vaccine equity. In this episode hosted by Lisa Jacques-Carroll, AIM iREACH Project Public Health Consultant: Learn about the free Food and Vaccine Hub in the heart of the International District of Albuquerque. Presbyterian Community Health REACH program staff Serena and Sophie share the challenges of health inequities and how they have established trust with the community. Learn more about the “Trusted Messenger Model,” which has been crucial in helping individuals struggling with vaccine confidence, giving them the boost needed to overcome their concerns. Hear how they worked with partners, trusted messengers, and the community to promote and provide access to free fresh food and COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. About Serena: Serena Ortiz, CCHW, joined Presbyterian Community Health in 2021 as a Community Health Worker (CHW) supporting patients with health-related social needs via screening and community resource navigation. In 2022, she transitioned into the role of Project Coordinator for Vaccine Equity and Community Engagement, where she provides program support for a variety of COVID-19 and flu vaccine equity initiatives, including coordinating community-based clinic events, liaising with community and program partners, and managing internal and external communications to support program activities like training, education, and outreach. Before joining Presbyterian, Serena earned a Bachelor of Public Health degree from New Mexico State University. She then transitioned into working for New Mexico’s Public Health Institute (Center for Health Innovation), assisting with youth substance use prevention programs and the NM community data collaborative. As a born-and-raised New Mexican, Serena has a passion for the community that fostered her growth and development into the person she is today. With her lived experience of poverty, discrimination, and healthcare access, she is committed to advocating for health equity and social justice. About Sophie: Sophie Tate, MPH, has always been interested in cooking, eating, and discussing food. From her Bachelor in Economics degree from Skidmore College to her dual Master of Public Health and Environmental Health degrees from the University of Sheffield and EHESP Paris, she has incorporated food system access, food sovereignty, and food justice into all aspects of her coursework. She is especially interested in how built environments affect food choices and access and how these factors influence community health. At Presbyterian Community Health, Sophie coordinates the new produce prescription program called the “Food Farmacy.” She is one of the original team members who worked on creating the “Food Hub” at Whittier Elementary and manages the Community Garden at the resource center on the hospital campus. She is dedicated to expanding education and access to fresh produce through community organizing. Born in China, raised in Kansas, and now thoroughly enchanted with New Mexico, Sophie enjoys exploring the outdoors, working on crossword puzzles, cooking, eating, and discussing food. Connect and Links: Presbyterian Community Health (http://phs.org/) Presbyterian Community Health Classes (https://www.prescommhealthclasses.com/) Learn more about our Presbyterian Community Health programs and resources here.https://www.phs.org/community/committed-to-community-health/Pages/programs.aspx Whittier Elementary School Food Hub - https://www.aps.edu/schools/schools/whittier-elementary-school About the Podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023.

7. 

   31 Mar 2023

   Heart Disease - Multnomah County Health Department

   In this episode of REACHing for Vaccine Equity, learn more about heart health and how people can continue to thrive with the preventive power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy behaviors. Community health leaders from Multnomah County Health Department in Portland, OR, share their successes and challenges in reaching patients with heart disease. In this podcast episode hosted by AIM iREACH Project Public Health Consultant Dr. Yabo: ·      Learn about the Ask a Black Doctor series [https://www.multco.us/reach/ask-black-doctor] and the Multnomah County Health Department heart health program from the staff of the Multnomah County Health Department’s REACH program, Jazmine Bowles and Cindy Shepard. Also, hear about the challenges and health inequities their communities face and the strategies they use to overcome them. ·      Learn how they worked with partners, trusted messengers, and the community to promote and provide COVID-19 and flu vaccination in their communities ·      Get motivating tips and ideas for community-tested best practices that reach and support diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. About Cindy: Over the years, Cindy Shepard, B.A. discovered a passion for writing, social media, and community-based initiatives, leading her to her position as Communications Specialist for the Multnomah County Health Department in 2022. She has experience in education, communications, and nonprofit-related roles and is excited to serve Multnomah County's Black, African, immigrant, and refugee communities through the REACH program. Cindy graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor’s degree in international studies. Born in Kenya but raised in Oregon from age 6, Cindy found a sense of belonging and appreciation for diversity through her past volunteer and service activities. She plans to begin her graduate studies in 2023. About Jazmine: Jazmine Bowles, RN, BSN is a graduate of Bethune Cookman University, where she began to study nursing. Ms. Bowles has worked with the Multnomah County Health Department and, most recently, with the Healthy Birth Initiative. Currently, she is a Public Health Nurse with the Multnomah County Health Department as the nursing development consultant for Communicable Disease Services and oversees the Community Immunization Program. Her passion is community health nursing, with the goal of creating low-barrier access to health care amongst underserved and underrepresented populations. Connect and Links: Multnomah Twitter (https://twitter.com/multcohealth) Multnomah Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/multcohealth/) https://www.multco.us/reach/heart-disease https://www.multco.us/reach/ask-black-doctor REFERENCES: ·      “1 in 8 patients hospitalized with the flu had sudden serious heart complications” https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2019-2020/cardiac-events-flu.htm ·      “COVID attacks the heart” - https://www.heart.org/en/news/2023/01/27/researchers-take-a-closer-look-at-what-covid-19-does-to-the-heart ·      “Black patients being 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic whites”- https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=19 ·      “One person dies every 34 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease” https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention generously funds this podcast series. All episodes will be recorded and produced in 2023 to contain the most recent health information. About the podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023.

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   16 Mar 2023

   Kidney Health - National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

   In this episode of REACHing for Vaccine Equity, learn more about kidney health and how people can continue to thrive with the preventive power of vaccinating and adopting healthy behaviors. More than 37 million adults in the United States are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, and most don’t even know it. Community health leaders from the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) share their successes and challenges in reaching patients with kidney disease. In this podcast episode hosted by AIM iREACH project Public Health Consultant Lisa Jacques-Carroll: ·      Learn about the Minute for Your Kidneys program from REACH recipients Cynthia Nichols-Jackson andTheresa Tejada. Also, hear about their strategies, challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome in their community. ·      Learn how they worked with partners, trusted messengers and the community to promote and provide COVID-19 and flu vaccination in their communities. ·      Get motivating tips and ideas for best practices that reach and support diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. About Cynthia: Cynthia Nichols-Jackson, MSN, BSN, RN has been a Program Coordinator for the past seven years at the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). In this role, she takes calls from people needing information regarding kidney health and disease, coordinates NKFM’s Peer Mentor and CKD internship programs, arranges community kidney screenings, and presents Community Kidney Talks. Prior to joining NKFM, Cynthia was a registered nurse in internal medicine for 37 years, earning her BSN from the University of Michigan and her Master of Nursing Education degree from Walden University. Cynthia was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 1986 and chronic kidney disease in 1988, which led to end stage renal disease in 2005. She did hemodialysis in-center for one-and-a-half years. In 2006, Cynthia received a living kidney donation from her girlfriend. Nine years later, Cynthia returned to dialysis in 2014 and received her second kidney transplant in 2020. Cynthia is healthy, active and living her best life! About Theresa: Theresa has worked at public health-focused nonprofits for 13 years, working in facets such as nutrition education, program management, and strategic development. In her current role with the REACH initiative at the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Theresa works on projects to reduce health disparities in Wayne County through policies, systems, and environmental change strategies. These activities are centered on access to healthy foods and safe and diverse opportunities for physical activity. To accomplish this work, Theresa works in partnership with community as a member of the Western Wayne Food Policy Council, the Inkster Task Force Farmers Market Planning Committee, the Norwayne Community Citizens Council, and the Lower Rouge Water Trail Leadership Committee. Theresa also works to bring community-based flu and COVID-19 vaccination outreach and administration opportunities. She has been part of a team that has coordinated mobile vaccination events in community locations, hosted online learning opportunities, and attended community events to conduct vaccine education. Connect and Links: Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/kidneyMI) www.MinuteForYourKidneys.org www.reachhealthmi.org www.nkfm.org (https://www.nkfm.org) Vax Facts: https://nkfm.org/program-article/covid-19-and-flu-vaccine-weekly-updates/#vff 33% Campaign: https://www.kidney.org/phi/155274/awareness Alana’s Foundation: https://www.alanasfoundation.org/ About the podcast: REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023.

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   13 Feb 2023

   Coming Soon - REACHing for Vaccine Equity

   REACHing for Vaccine Equity is a limited series podcast hosted by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, clinical depression, and more, can continue to thrive with the preventative power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy  behaviors. Each episode will provide examples of vaccine equity initiatives for specific health conditions and share tips for community leaders on reaching and supporting diverse communities to achieve health and vaccine equity. Meet iREACH recipients who will share successful strategies they’ve used in their communities, their challenges, and the health inequities they are working to overcome. AIM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to establishing a nation free of vaccine-preventable diseases and eliminating health disparities. Visit our website ImmunizationManagers.org to get resources to help your community thrive. This podcast series is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All episodes were recorded and produced in 2023.

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