The Training ScheduleSession details and meeting materials
Adult Vaccinations Strategy Track: Kick-off
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMFloor 7, Augusta Ballrooms E and F
Learning Objectives:
During this strategy track, attendees will:
- Describe the status of COVID-19 and flu vaccination efforts, including successes and challenges.
- Identify implementation strategies for vaccine equity programming focusing on adult vaccination.
- Select strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and access barriers within the context of equity programs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in communicating vaccine-related information to diverse communities by employing plain language and utilizing accessible and inclusive communication strategies.
Agenda:
9:00 – 9:30AM. Welcome and REACH Vaccine Strategy Overview
Speakers:
- CAPT Amy Parker Fiebelkorn, MSN, MPH, U.S. Public Health Service, PHEB, ISD, NCIRD, CDC
9:30 – 10:30AM. COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations: Recommendations and Coverage Updates
Speakers:
- Elisabeth (Liz) Velazquez, RN, BSN, COHN-S, Nurse Educator, HECB, ISD, NCIRD, CDC
- Carla Black, PhD, Epidemiologist, SEB, ISD, NCIRD, CDC
10:30 – 11:00AM. BREAK
Yoga video option available
11:00AM – 12:00PM. Building Partnership that Foster Cultural Humility and Advance Vaccine Equity
Speakers:
- Benita Harris, MPH, Senior Public Health Analyst, PHEB, ISD, NCIRD, CDC
- Mariah Knox, BA, CPH, Immunizations Project Manager, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Kerry Anne Wilson, MBA, Immunizations Program Manager, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium