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Aging, Women, and HIV Webinar

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Regions 1 – 10 Women’s Health Teams

Aging, Women, and HIV:

Why You Should Focus on Older Women and What You Need to Know

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019

Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm EDT / 1:00 – 2:15 pm CDT 12:00 – 1:15 pm MDT / 11:00 am – 12:15 pm PDT

PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED!

Join the webinar at:

https://protect2.fireeye.com/url?k=053d27a0-59682eb3-053d169f-0cc47adb5650-6c5d5573902fd887&u=https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PWXW9338311&p=2004254&t=c

Audio Information:

Toll Free Dial in number: 888-847-7591
Toll number: 630-395-0290
Passcode: 2004254

Following entry of your passcode, please provide the required details when prompted: First and Last Name, City & State, and Number of Additional Participants on the Line.

Recommendation: Dial in at least 10 minutes before the start of the webinar to avoid the rush.

Note: Internet Explorer 11 is the preferred web browser to access WebEx net conferencing.

For more information, please contact Marline.Vignier@hhs.gov and Genet.Vega@hhs.gov.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)! This annual observance highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. For this year’s NIAM, the CDC and the Public Health Foundation developed resources to support the promotion of maternal, childhood/adolescent, and adult vaccines among healthcare professionals and parents and patients.

NIAM 2019 Resources include:

Digital Toolkit for Communicating with Healthcare Professionals. Includes key messages, social media content, and educational resources (including CMEs) to encourage healthcare professionals to make an effective vaccine recommendation. View here.
Digital Toolkit for Communicating with Parents and Patients. Includes key messages, social media content, and educational resources to support efforts to educate parents and patients about the benefits of vaccination. View here.
Sample Newsletter Announcements. Tailored newsletters to promote NIAM among healthcare professionals and parents and patients. View here.
NIAM Graphics. Includes promotional graphics and key messages for Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. View here.
Upcoming NIAM Webinar: Late August Webinar will focus on strategies for addressing vaccine misinformation. More details coming soon.

Please share these recently released resources with your partners and on your social media platforms using the hashtag #ivax2protect.

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Public Health Conferences and Events

Latina Health Symposiums in ID, OR, and WA - Save the Date!

The Latina Health Symposium is a one day symposium for clinicians and community health workers to learn about a variety of public health topics. Each presentation includes specific information about how Latinas are impacted by the public health issue highlighted.

Hillsboro, Oregon: Sept. 6

Renton, Washington: September 12

Nampa, Idaho September 17

Granger, Washington: Sept 20

More Information Coming Soon!

Hot Topics Webinar: Messaging Strategies in the Era of Misinformation

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence to support their work, public health professionals struggle to communicate effectively about hot-button issues like vaccines and climate change. In the August session of Hot Topics in Practice, communications experts working on water fluoridation discuss messaging strategies for shaping public opinion and dispelling misinformation.

In this one-hour webinar, pediatric dentist Johnny Johnson reviews the science and history of water fluoridation, and shares how a coalition of residents in his Florida community helped convince county commissioners to restore their local fluoridation program. Up next, communications consultant Matt Jacob dissects health promotion messages about fluoridation and other contentious issues and offers strategies for persuading community members and elected officials while avoiding common rhetorical traps.

Join this session of Hot Topics in Practice to learn how to persuade others and promote facts, not fear.