NIVDP Webinar- Benefits of Multi-Sector Partnerships

A panel of five immunization coalition leaders and supporters presented “Lessons from the Field: Immunization Coalition Leaders Sharing Their Wisdom” during a NIVDP webinar in February. The webinar can be found on Youtube and our website.

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Flu Prevention Promotion for Underserved Populations Webinar Slide Sets

Below are slides from multiple webinars presented on topics revelation to the promotion of flu vaccination to underserved populations.

Lessons from the Field: Immunization Coalition Leaders Sharing Their Wisdom[590 KB, 16 pages]

Presented by: Anna Dragsbaek, Diane Carroll, Mary Skau, Betsy VanDeusen, and Libby Massiah on February 9, 2017

Topics covered: Challenges of promoting flu vaccination within underserved communities; Strategies to frame public health messages; Tips to cultivate partnerships with grassroots organizations; Benefits of working with local coalitions; Motivations of public health professionals.

Find an audio of the discussion on Youtube

Communicating with Patients about Vaccines Presented by: JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN

Communicating with Patients about Vaccines[957 KB, 34 pages]

Presented by: JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Topics covered: Background on vaccines and immunizations; Research with Health Care Professionals and Parents; Communication Strategies; Additional Resources.

Engaging the Hispanic/Latino Community: A Health Communications Perspective Presented by: Heartland Kidney Network, Carlos Velasquez, MA HMA Associates, Inc.

Engaging the Hispanic/Latino Community: A Health Communications Perspective[1.10 MB, 25 pages]

Presented by: Heartland Kidney Network, Carlos Velasquez, MA HMA Associates, Inc. on June 16, 2016

Topics covered: Social landscape and language media preferences for established and emerging Hispanic/Latino communities; Hispanic cultural values and the risk communication model; National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership outreach efforts and promotional products; Best practices and resources for developing resonant messages for Hispanic/Latino audiences.

Social Media 101 - A Webinar Presented by: Alfonso Pernía, Natacha Ginocchio, and Jeannine Hunter

Social Media 101[2.75 MB, 22 pages]

Presented by: Alfonso Pernía, Natacha Ginocchio, and Jeannine Hunter on April 19, 2016

Topics covered: Insights on practical steps to get started with social media messaging; best practices for engaging African American and Hispanic online audiences; Case studies of successful messaging with social media platforms for multicultural audiences

Engaging the Hispanic Community:A Health Communications Perspective by J. Carlos Velázquez, MA

Engaging the Hispanic Community: A Health Communications Perspective[945 KB, 22 pages]

Presented by: Carlos Velázquez, MA, HMA Associates, Inc.

Topics covered: Social landscape and language/media preferences for established and emerging Hispanic/Latino communities; Hispanic cultural values and the risk communication model; Best practices and resources for developing resonant messages for Hispanic/Latino audiences.

Cultural Competency - how to Apply Outreach and Understanding in Your Practice - Webinar by Jennifer Dillaha, MD and Carlos Velasquez

Cultural Competency –How to Apply Outreach and Understanding in Your Practice[1.08 MB, 49 pages]
Presented by: Jennifer Dillaha, MD and Carlos Velazquez on January 12, 2016

Topics covered: Cultural competency, the impact on preventive services and immunization coverage rates, keys for developing culturally appropriate immunization messages and practices, and training, resources and tools available.

Influenza Updates: Reductions in Burden of Disease - Webinar by Carrie Reed

Influenza Updates : Reductions in Burden of Disease[1.5 MB, 18 pages] Presented by Carrie Reed, DSc, MPH on August 13, 2015.

Topics covered: Influenza vaccination recommendations over time, measuring influenza vaccine effectiveness in the U.S., burden of disease, vaccine coverage, vaccine effectiveness, disease averted by vaccination, communicating influenza vaccine impact, and more.

Spanish Language and Flu 101 Webinar by Dr. Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner

Spanish Language Flu 101 Webinar[975 KB, 39 pages] that covers basic concepts about influenza, impact of influenza, vaccination recommendations for 2015-2016 flu season, and addresses common questions and misconceptions about flu vaccination.