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State and Territorial Activities
2012 NIIW State and Territorial Activities
Colorado
Aurora, CO
Date/Time: April 26, 6 pm – 9 pmActivity: 5th Annual SOUP (Shots Offer Unrivaled Protection) Fundraiser
Description: This event, sponsored by Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition (CCIC) at the Cable Center on the University of Denver campus, will raise funds and awareness for childhood immunizations and honor the Big Shot of the Year, Dr. Allison Kempe. In addition, CCIC will recognize 2 immunization champions: the Regional Sure Shot, Opal Stalker, and the Metro Denver Sure Shot, Priscilla Hurley. The theme of the fundraiser is "Local Efforts. Global Good.", recognizing how local immunization efforts positively impact disease prevention worldwide. In addition to networking, guests will sample a variety of soups and vote for the Best Soup and Most Creative Soup of the year.
Contact: Meredith Kersten, Communications Manager, at 720-777-1798 or meredith.kersten@childrenscolorado.org or visit http://www.childrensimmunization.org
Connecticut
Trumbull, CT
Date/Time: April 27, 10-11:30 am and 1-2:30 pmActivity: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Mother’s Day Social
Description: Bridgeport Immunization Action Plan Program together with Bridgeport WIC programs will host 2 fun, educational sessions providing information about adult and child vaccines, as well as oral health. Mother’s Day give-aways and preschool activities will be provided.
Contact: Joan Lane, MPH, Director of Programs, Southwestern AHEC at 203-372-5503 or jlane@swctahec.org or visit http://www.swahec.org
Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Date/Time: April 27 & 28, 8 am – 5 pmActivity: Enhancing Childhood Immunization Strategies and Viral Hepatitis Prevention
Description: This 2-day conference, sponsored by the Broward County Health Department, Florida Public Health Association, Broward County Medical Association, Nova Southeastern University, and Florida Association of Public Health Nurses, will cover the following topics: Florida SHOTS Immunization Registry - Future Plans; Immunization across the Lifespan; Best Practices in Raising Immunization Levels and Talking to Parents and Guardians Who Reject Immunizations. The conference location will be at the Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Contact: Ethel Edwards, RN, BSN, MPH, Assistant Community Health Nursing Director at 954-467-4700 or Ethel_Edwards@doh.state.fl.us or visit http://browardchd.org/
Georgia
Canton, GA
Date/Time: April 23 - 27Activity: Parent/Caregiver Educational Material
Description: The Cherokee Country Health Department will provide packets about immunization, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs and Medicaid. These will be given to new parents and parents-to-be during NIIW. Vaccine importance will also be discussed during the day.
Contact: Pam Graham, LPN, at 770-345-7371 or plgraham@dhr.state.ga.us or visit http://www.dhr.state.ga.us
Woodstock, GA
Date/Time: April 23 - 27Activity: Parent/Caregiver Educational Material
Description: The Cherokee Country Health Department will provide packets about immunization, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs and Medicaid. These will be given to new parents and parents-to-be during NIIW. Vaccine importance will be also be discussed during the day.
Contact: Dee Osborne, LPN, at 770-928-0133 or cdosborne@dhr.state.ga.us or visit http://www.dhr.state.ga.us
Montana
Bozeman, MT
Date/Time: April 24, Noon - 7 pmActivity: Childhood Immunizaiton Awareness Day
Description: A special visit from Monty the Bear and prizes for every child receiving a shot. Bozeman Deaconess Hospital will be on-hand in the Community Care Van to offer some adult preventive services including breast exams, mammography vouchers and blood draws.
Contact: Tami Cavanaugh, Immunization Program Manager, at 406-582-3100 or tami.cavanaugh@gallatin.mt.gov or visit http://www.gallatin.mt.gov/health/
Nevada
East Las Vegas, Nevada
Date/Time: April 28, 10 am - 4 pmActivity: "It’s a Small World" Passport to Immunizations & Health Fair
Description: Love, protect, immunize your children for no cost. Enjoy free entertainment, learn about valuable community resources for families, and access other health services and screenings for your child. Visit website for more information.
Contact: Veronica Morata-Nichols, Immunization Program Manager, at 702-759-0892 or morata@snhdmail.org or visit www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org
Reno, NV
Date/Time:April 28, 10 am – 1 pmActivity: "Give Kids A Boost" Health Fair
Description: The Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition, together with other local organizations, will "boost" children's health, safety, development and literacy with an interactive and fun health fair. More than 35 community organizations will be offering free health and safety services, including immunizations. Bring the family and don't forget to bring your child's immunization card!
Contact: Heidi Hurst, Director, at 775-770-6713 heidi.hurst@dignityhealth.org or visit www.immunizenevada.org
Ohio
Bellefontaine, OH
Date/Time: April 18, 8 am - 4 pmActivity: Day Out for Mommy and Me
Description: Logan County Health District together with Logan County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will sponsor a special day of nutrition, exercise and immunization. Kids will make their own snack packs and play games. Moms who bring in immunization records will be eligible to win a basket full of goodies.
Contact: Cathy Summers, Health Education Coordinator, at 937-651-6186 or cathy.summers@odh.ohio.gov or visit http://www.odh.ohio.gov
Bellefontaine, OH
Date/Time: April 21, 9 - 11 amActivity: 5K Walk and Health Fair
Description: The Logan County Health District will host a 5K WALK along with Heartland of Bellefontaine. "Walking for Health" will kick off Public Health and Immunization Week. Along with the walk course, a mini Health Fair will take place. Free blood pressure screenings, body mass index (BMI) and immunization information can be requested. A coupon for a free DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis) for children 24 months and younger will be handed out.
Contact: Cathy Summers, Health Education Coordinator, at 937-651-6186 or cathy.summers@odh.ohio.gov or visit http://www.odh.ohio.gov
Urbana, OH
Date/Time: April 1 - 30Activity: NIIW Awareness and Coloring Competition
Description: Urbana area preschools will receive copies of NIIW coloring books and crayons for children. There will also be supporting educational material for parents. Children who choose to participate will have a chance to win the grand prize. Every preschool-age child that comes in for shots or brings in their updated shot record during the month of April will get a second chance for the grand prize drawing, to be held April 30. Shots will be given at the immunization clinic at Champaign Health District.
Contact: Cindy McMaken, Nursing Supervisor, at 937-484-1514 or cynthia.mcmaken@odh.ohio.gov or visit http://www.odh.ohio.gov
Pennsylvania
Doylestown, PA
Date/Time: April 21, 10 am -1 pmActivity: Childhood Catch-Up Immunizations
Description: The Bucks County Medical Reserve Corps will be providing immunizations for children grades K-12. These will include meningococcal, Tdap, MMR, and varicella vaccines.
Contact: Suzanne Hecker, Public Health & Bioterrorism Coordinator, at 215-345-3321 or schecker@co.bucks.pa.us or visit http://www.buckscounty.org
Levittown, PA
Date/Time: April 28, 10 am - 1 pmActivity: Childhood Catch-Up Immunizations
Description: The Bucks County Medical Reserve Corps will be providing immunizations for children grades K-12. These will include meningococcal, Tdap, MMR, and varicella vaccines.
Contact: Suzanne Hecker, Public Health & Bioterrorism Coordinator, at 215-345-3321 or schecker@co.bucks.pa.us or visit http://www.buckscounty.org
Tamaqua, PA
Date/Time: April 23, 24, and 26Activity: Childhood Immunization Clinics
Description: St. Luke’s Miners Memorial Hospital will host St. Luke's Reaching Out For Healthy Children, a 3-day clinic providing childhood vaccinations and education material about immunization.
Contact: LoriAnn Suzadail, RMA, at 570-668-6111 or suzadal@slhn.org or visit http://www.slhn.org
Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Date/Time: April 21-28Activity: Educational Placemats
Description: Placemats with information for new parents will be distributed to all 7 birthing hospitals in Rhode Island. Information will vary, with details about the birth dose of Hepatitis B, the infant immunization schedule, and the importance of Tdap vaccine for anyone who will come in contact with newborns.
Contact: Heidi Wallace, Quality Assurance Specialist, at 401-222-4631 or heidi.wallace@health.ri.gov or visit http://www.health.ri.gov/
Providence, RI
Date/Time: April 21-28Activity: Vaccine Preventable Disease Booklet for Providers
Description: Binders with pictures and descriptions of vaccine preventable disease, tips on how to talk to parents who are reluctant to vaccinate their children, and other important information will be delivered to all pediatric provider offices. In addition, these binders will help educate office staff about vaccine preventable diseases.
Contact: Heidi Wallace, Quality Assurance Specialist, at 401-222-4631 or heidi.wallace@health.ri.gov or visit http://www.health.ri.gov/
Providence, RI
Date/Time: April 25, 26, and 27, 10 am - 12 pmActivity: Childcare Center Initiative
Description: The Rhode Island Department of Health has partnered with a local charter high school for students who would like to go into the nursing field. The students from Rhode Island Nursing Institute Middle College Charter School will visit three local childcare centers to read to the children and talk with them about hand washing and getting their "shot" to stay healthy. The students will complete the visit by helping the children with a specially designed craft project that will enhance the lesson.
Contact: Heidi Wallace, Quality Assurance Specialist, at 401-222-4631 or heidi.wallace@health.ri.gov or visit http://www.health.ri.gov/
Texas
Edinburg, TX
Date/Time: April 26, 7:30 am - 4 pmActivity: Texas Vaccines For Children (TVFC) Conference in celebration of NIIW/VWA
Description: The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department will host an all day TVFC conference. All Hidalgo County TVFC providers, hospital staff, Head Start staff, WIC staff and school nurses are invited to attend. Location: 1304 S 25th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78542
Contact: Delia Garza, TVFC Educator, at 956-383-6221 or delia.garza@hchd.org or visit http://www.hchd.org/
Edinburg, TX
Date/Time: April 28, 9 am - 2 pmActivity: Hildalgo Kids Carnival
Description: The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department will host a carnival that will include an immunization clinic for infants/children and educational services provided by various vendors, as well as games and moon/space jumps for children. The Health Department Director and County Commissioner will speak about the importance of immunizing children in a timely manner. Location: 1304 S 25th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78542
Contact: Delia Garza, TVFC Educator: 956-383-6221 or delia.garza@hchd.org or visit http://www.hchd.org/
Virginia
Bedford, VA
Date/Time: April 23, 9:30 am – 1 pmActivity: Childhood Immunization Education Clinic
Description: The Early Childhood Taskforce of the Bedford Health Department will team up with the Bedford Public Library System to host a childhood Immunization education clinic for library patrons. Disease prevention measures will also be discussed and demonstrated. The clinic will take place at the Bedford Public Library.
Contact: Barb Heinrich, RN or Cindy Dolan, RN at 540-586-7952 or cindy.dolan@vdh.virginia.gov or visit http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/LHD/CentralVirginia/Bedford/
Fairfax, VA
Date/Time: April 25, 11 amActivity: Puppet Presentation
Description: Fairfax County Health Department will present a “Bee Healthy, Bee Wise: Immunize” puppet show to highlight the importance of childhood immunizations. Please direct any requests for educational material or a review of your child’s immunization record to health department personnel. The puppet show will be held at the Burke Centre Library on Fred Oaks Road.
Contact: Christine Carlock, RN, Immunization Action Plan Coordinator, at 703-246-8648 or Christine.Carlock@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Woodbridge, VA
Date/Time: April 21, 6:30 pmActivity: Public Education Campaign with Potomac Nationals
Description: Fairfax County Health Department will team up with minor league baseball club the Potomac Nationals to host a public health immunization campaign. Educational posters throughout the baseball stadium will remind parents of the importance and benefits of childhood immunization. Don’t miss this event at 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge.
Contact: Christine Carlock, RN, at 703-246-8648 or Christine.Carlock@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov
Washington
Shoreline, WA
Date/Time: April 26, 3 pm – 5 pmActivity: NIIW Awards Reception with speaker Dr. Ari Brown
Description: The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Immunization and Child Profile, will host the National Infant Immunization Week Awards Reception, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ari Brown. The reception will take place in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Conference Center. Recipients of the CDC Childhood Immunization Champion, IACW Advocate, and IACW Collaborator awards will be recognized, and light refreshments will be served. Register today at www.immunizewa.org/awards_reg
Contact: Sara Jaye Sanford, Program Coordinator at sarajayes@withinreachwa.org or visit http://www.immunizewa.org
Vancouver, WA
Date/Time: April 21-28Activity: Shot@Life Social Media Promotion
Description: PKIDs will be raising awareness about the importance and benefits of global childhood immunizations during NIIW through social media.
Contact: Trish Parnell, Director, at 360-695-0293 or pkids@PKIDs.org or visit http://www.PKIDs.org
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