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Common Ground Health launches vaccine speakers bureau
Common Ground Health launches vaccine speakers bureau
In an effort to ensure the public receives accurate, vetted information regarding the coronavirus vaccinations, Common Ground Health has launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Speakers Bureau.
“There’s a tremendous amount of misinformation and myths being spread about both COVID-19 and the vaccine,” Dr. Linda Clark, senior health advisor at Common Ground Health, said in a news release. “We want to share accurate information instead, so people can make intelligent decisions.”
The bureau offers a diverse selection of experts: physicians, pharmacists, community health workers, researchers and other professionals who can tailor a formal presentation or informal chats, called “table talk discussions,” to a wide variety of audiences. There is no charge, and the presentations can be virtual or in person.
“National and local research has shown that many people have questions about the new vaccines and that’s OK,” Clark said. “It’s good to ask questions, and it’s important to connect people with accessible medical experts and accurate information.”
With a diverse network of speakers, Common Ground Health wants to ensure trust within all segments of the community.
“Being able to make a difference in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 is a great feeling,” Dr. Yvette Conyers, president of the Rochester Black Nurses Association, said. “Having a Black provider educate community members who are Black can help to establish trust, which we know has been a reason for some hesitancy [in seeking medical treatment] in the past.
To request a speaker or to apply to become a volunteer speaker, visit the program website.
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