National Network of Immunization Coalitions

2014 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
2014-05-21 - 2014-05-23
The National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions (NCIHC) is a gathering of coalition leaders, staff and board members; public health workers and experts; and community advocates. The conference occurs every two years and is the product of a national volunteer planning committee. The 11th NCIHC was held in Seattle on May 21–23, 2014.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 – Presentations and Speakers
Pre-Conference Workshops
Media Relations and Effective Messaging: How to Have a Shot at Success:

Making Sure Your Message Gets Heard
Tim Church, Washington State Department of Health
The Foundation – Things You Should Know for Effective Media Engagement and Interviews
Glen Nowak, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia.
Coalition Health: Building Toward Success
Vic Colman & Robbi Kay Norman, Uncommon Solutions, Inc.

Opening Plenary

Welcome
Dennis Worsham, Washington State Department of Health
Seven Things You Need to Know About Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Melinda Wharton, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Let’s Talk Vaccines
Ed Marcuse, MD, MPH, University of Washington

Concurrent Sessions
1A – WE Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention
Moderator – Michelle Basket, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Immunization Services Division

You Are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention
Jill B. Roark, MPH & Dr. Melinda Wharton, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Immunization Services Division

1B – Adults Need Vaccines Too: Strategies to Improve Adult Immunization
Moderator – JoEllen Wolicki, RN, BSN, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

State of the States: Adult Immunization Programs
LaDora Woods and Samuel Graitcer, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Communication Strategies to Improve Adult Immunization
Aparna Ramakrishnan, MA, MSW, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Using Healthcare Partnerships to Improve Adults’ Intent to Vaccinate
Becky Linn, MSN and Dannette Dronenburg, MPH, Spokane Regional Health District

1C – Health Communication in the Digital Age
Moderator – Erica Bloom, Colorado Department of Health

Evaluation of Email Communication with Vaccines for Children (VFC) Providers
Kurt Seetoo, MPH, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Growing Pains: Moving Beyond the Printed AIM Provider Tool Kit and into the Electronic Age
Courtnay Londo, MA, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Immunization
Laying the Groundwork for the Future of Health Communication to Parents
Lonnie Peterson and Laura Hutchinson, Washington State Department of Health

1D – Policy and Advocacy for Coalitions
Moderator – Debbie McCune Davis, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Harnessing the Power of Stakeholder Engagement to Advance Immunization Policy in Texas
Nidhi M. Nakra, MPH , The Immunization Partnership
Elaine Darling, MPH, West Virginia Immunization Network
Erin Dziedzic, Dziedzic Public Affairs

1E – Social Media Development and Engagement: An Interactive Exercise
Moderator – Amy Pisani, Every Child By Two

Christine Vara, Blogger & Strategic Communication Specialist

Thursday, May 22, 2014 – Presentations and Speakers
Plenary Panel: Immunization and Affordable Care Act Implementation from State, Regional, and National Perspectives
Moderator – Deborah Wexler, Immunization Action Coalition

L.J Tan, Immunization Action Coalition
Susan Johnson, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Region X
Debbie McCune Davis, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Concurrent Sessions
2A – Adolescents and Beyond: MCV4, Flu, and HPV
Moderator – Courtnay Londo, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Immunization

Teen Vaccination Campaign – Reaching Out to Teens
Karin Szymanski, Med, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization
Engaging Young Adults In the Promotion of Flu Vaccination
Robyn Correll Carlyle, MPH, The Immunization Partnership
Chicago 2013 Adolescent Immunization Initiative
Kelly McKenna, MA, EverThrive Illinois

2B – Challenges of Keeping Our Communities Immunized and Up to Date
Moderator – Anna Pentler, MPH, MBA, New Mexico Immunization Coalition

Challenges of Staying Up to Date with Ever-Changing Immunization Recommendations
JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Education, Information and Partnership Branch
Low Levels of Hepatitis B Knowledge and Practice Among Perinatal Nurses
Chrissy M. Cheung, MPH, Santa Clara County Public Health Department
Tribal Health Care Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Immunizations
Jan Ward Olmstead, MPA, American Indian Health Commission for Washington State and Kim Zillyet-Harris, BA, Shoalwater Bay Tribe

2C – Ignite! Getting Your Community Coalition “Fired Up” for Change
Moderator – Erica Bloom, Colorado Department of Health

Ignite! Getting Your Community Coalition “Fired Up” for Change
Fran Butterfoss, PhD, Coalition Works

2D – Social Marketing for a Healthy Tomorrow

Developing a Sustainable Parent-Focused Web Campaign: The Colorado Experience
Meredith Kersten, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
Silence Whooping Cough Campaign 2012-2013
Joe Turcotte, Group Health Foundation
Child Profile
Laura Hutchinson, Public Health – Seattle & King County

2E – Let Data Tell Your Story
Moderator – Debbie McCune Davis, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Making Immunization Data Available for Use at the Local Level
Chris Halsell, PhD, MPH, Washington State Dept of Health and Isaiah Berg, University of Washington
HealthMap Vaccine Finder
Jane Huston, MPH, Boston Children’s Hospital
Partnering to Immunize Our Children and Families
Jennifer Tinney, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Lunch Plenary: David Williams on Health Equity

Concurrent Sessions
3A – Vaccine Decision-Making: Trends, Theories, and Tools
Moderator – Elaine Darling, MPH, West Virginia Immunization Network

Karen E. Caines, PhD, CPNP, Washington State University College of Nursing
Recognize the Risk
Mary Merrell, RN, BSN, Snohomish Health District
Promoting and Evaluating Provider Engagement in New Protocols: The Vax Northwest Case Study
Todd Faubion, PhD, WithinReach

3B – Policy and Legal Strategies to Strengthen Immunization Rates
Moderator – Amy Pisani, Every Child By Two

Immunization Policy Issues: Focus on Non-Medical Exemptions to School/Childcare Immunization Mandates
Diane Peterson, BS, Immunization Action Coalition
Policy Decisions Around Oregon’s New Law for Claiming Non-Medical Exemptions
Peggy Lou Hillman, BS, State of Oregon Immunization Program
Lessons in How to Leverage Coalition Partners to Advocate for Change
Stephanie Wasserman, MSPH, Colorado Childhood Immunization Coalition

3C – Bringing Influenza Vaccine to the Community
Moderator – Joanne Sullivan, RN, BSN, Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition

Providing Influenza Vaccine to the Uninsured Utilizing New and Established Partnerships
Audra Johns, RN MS, Stabler Department of Nursing, York College of Pennsylvania and York Adams County Immunization Coalition
Influenza Vaccination Campaign: Engaging Corporate and Community Partners
Melissa Ponce, EverThrive IL
Vaccinate Nevada: NIVW Outreach and Beyond
Heidi Parker, MA, Immunize Nevada
Creating Partnerships, Protecting Communities
Carolyn Cook, RN, MSN, Tacoma-Pierce County Health District

3D – Social Media That Works

Yes, You CAN Say That
Tracy Anderson, MLIS, WithinReach
Is This Thing On?
Dawn Crawford, BCDC Ideas
Gather Round the Fire
Dawn Crawford, BCDC Ideas

3E – Addressing Health Disparities: Data, Research, and Evaluation
Moderator – Kathleen W. Gustafson, MPH, California Immunization Coalition

Strategies for Increasing Adolescent Immunizations in Diverse Ethnic Communities
Libby Page, MPH, Public Health, Seattle & King County
Childhood Immunizations in Washington State Russian-Speaking Populations
Brandon Prall, CHES, Washington State Department of Health
Healthy Communities: Pulling Together for Wellness
Jan Ward Olmstead, MPA, American Indian Health Commission for Washington State and Marilyn M. Scott, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

Film Festival featuring Invisible Threat and Everybody’s Business
Moderator – Amy Pisani, Every Child by Two

Lisa Posard, Producer, Invisible Threat
Celina Yarkin, parent advocate, Everybody’s Business

Friday, May 23, 2014 – Presentations and Speakers
Concurrent Sessions
4A – Does Your Community Have Immunity? Mobilizing Parents Who Immunize to Influence Their Vaccine-Hesitant Peers
Moderator – Todd Faubion, PhD, WithinReach

Does Your Community Have Immunity? Mobilizing Parents Who Immunize to Influence Their Vaccine-Hesitant Peers
Mackenzie Melton, MPH, WithinReach, Dawn Crawford, BCDC Ideas, Jennie Schoeppe, MPH, MSPT and Clarissa Hsu, PhD, Center for Community Health and Evaluation, Group Health Research Institute

4B – Increasing Immunization Rates through Quality Improvement
Moderator – Anna Pentler, MPH, MBA, New Mexico Immunization Coalition

Raising Immunization Rates through Quality Improvement Partnerships
Cassandra Cote Grantham, MA, Child Health at MaineHealth
Increasing Immunization Rates Through Quality Improvement
Patricia Nuzzie, BS, LVN, The Immunization Partnership
Partnering with Health Plans to Increase Immunization Rates – A Case Study
Kristina Crane, Scientific Technologies Corporation

4C – Create a Canopy of Coverage through Deeply Rooted Partnerships
Moderator – Melissa Ponce, EverThrive Illinois

Stepping Into Conversation With Existing Networks
Gail Hock, MS, RN and Karin Szymanski, Med, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization
Healthy On Track: Preconception through Childhood: A Partnership with the March of Dimes
Debbie McCune Davis and Karin Szymanski, Med, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

4D – If Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism, What Does?
Moderator – L.J Tan, MS, PhD, Immunization Action Coalition

Communicating Autism Science with Vaccine-Hesitant Families
Alison Singer, Autism Science Foundation

4E – Speaking with One Voice: How Immunization Coalitions, Government Program Managers, and Public Information Officers Can Work Together to Develop and Use Effective Communication Strategies
Moderator – Tim Church, Washington State Department of Health

Moving Beyond 4:3:1:3:3:1:4
Michele Roberts, MPH, Washington State Dept of Health
Coalitions: The Power of Connections
Catherine Flores Martin, California Immunization Coalition
It Takes a Village to Raise Childhood Immunization Rates
Nancy Erickson, Vermont Department of Health

Closing Plenary with Bill Foege and Closing Remarks

2012 National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions
2012-05-23 - 2012-05-25
The National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions (NCIHC) is a gathering of coalition leaders, staff and board members; public health workers and experts; and community advocates. The conference occurs every two years and is the product of a national volunteer planning committee. The 10th NCIHC was held in New Orleans on May 23–25, 2012.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – Presentations and Speakers
Pre-Conference Workshops
Exploratory Sessions

Innovation and New Energy for Your Coalition
Fran Butterfoss and Michelle Charters, Coalitions Work, VA
Media Relations and Effective Messaging: How to have a Shot at Success
Michelle Basket, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Glen Nowak, CDC; Tim Church, National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC); Ken August, NPHIC

Opening Plenary

Opening Plenary: Twenty Years and Beyond: How Far Have We Come and Where are We Going?
Letter from Mrs. Jindal and CDC Champions; Amy Pisani, Every Child By Two (ECBT)
Video Presentation for Shots for Tots
Rosalyn Carter, Former U.S. First Lady/Co-Founder, ECBT
CDC Perspective – Steve Cochi, CDC
State Perspective – Catherine Martin, California Immunization Coalition (CIC)
Roll Call of Coalitions – Amy Pisani, ECBT
Parent Perspective – Danielle Romaguera, parent

Concurrent Sessions
1A – Strategic Planning

Planning for Success: Strategic Planning for Coalitions
Tiffany Tate, Maryland Partnership for Prevention

1B – Community Engagement

Community Immunity Spreading Awareness, Halting Disease
Anna C. Dragsbaek, The Immunization Partnership, Houston
Thoughts and Considerations on Community Engagement
Glen Nowak, CDC

1C – Reaching Out to Diverse Populations

Getting Media Attention for Your Issue
Andrew Resignato, San Francisco Immunization Coalitionn
Hepatitis B Disparities: Mobilizing Communities thru Collaboration & Engagement
Kim Nguyen, HMA Associates, Inc.
Developing a National Influenza Disparities Vaccination Partnership to Reach Minority Populations
J. Carlos Velázquez, HMA Associates/Within Reach: Seattle

1D – Leadership Development

Developing Transformational Coalition Leaders
Fran Butterfoss, Coalitions Work, and Karen Ayala, Dupage County

1E – Immunization Registries

Increasing Immunization Provider Partnership in the I-CARE Registry thru Provider Ed and Outreach
Annie Boesen, Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Immunization Compliance and Registry Use in Child Care
Karin Szymanski and Tonya Toussaint, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI)
Partnering with Champions
Maureen M. Moore, The Immunization Partnership, Houston

Thursday, May 24, 2012 – Presentations and Speakers
Plenary Panel

Immunization Exemption Update
Dr. Beth Harvey, Washington State pediatrician
Local Perspective: Washington State
Ginny Heller, Within Reach, Seattle, and Michele Roberts, Washington State Department of Health
Non-Medical Exemptions to School Mandates
Diane Peterson, Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)

Concurrent Sessions
2A – Autism What We Know Now and Why It’s Important

Communicating with Parents About Autism and Vaccination: 10 Tips
Dr. Sharon Humiston, IAC
Genetics and Autism
Dr. Dalila Pinto, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

2B – Working with Volunteers

Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County, Volunteers Extend the Reach of Local Vaccine Efforts
Anita Colbert, Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County, Texas
TMA Be Wise — Immunize: Volunteer Network Spearheads Statewide Immunization Outreach
Tammy Wishard, Texas Medical Association

2C – Advocacy for Immunizations

Hot Topics on the Advocacy Agenda
Debbie McCune Davis, TAPI
Advocacy Efforts — SB 5008 — Washington’s Exemption Legislation
Ginny Heller, Within Reach, Seattle
Advancing Advocacy through Community Engagement
Anna C. Dragsbaek, The Immunization Partnership, Houston

2D – Building a Sustainable Coalition

Building Sustainable Capacity for Community Health
Tim LaPier, Division of Community Health, CDC

2E – Storytelling with Data

Storytelling with Data
Cole Nussbaumer, Google
Using and Interpreting Research to Strengthen Immunization Programs
Katherine LaVail and Allison Kennedy, CDC

Working Lunch: Sharing Innovative Programs from Around the Country

Immunization Coalitions: The Landscape
Dr. Deborah Wexler, IAC
Arizona Immunization Billing Project
Jennifer Tinney, TAPI
Choose You Over the Flu
Laura Scott, Families Fighting Flu

Concurrent Sessions
3A – Federal Update: Health Care Reform and Vaccines, New Vaccine Research, Future Funding

Immunizations in the Affordable Care Act: An Opportunity to Increase Access
Phyllis Arthur, Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
The Future of the Section 317 Program
Dr. Melinda Wharton, CDC

3B – Successful Public Private Partnerships

Improving Childhood Immunization Rates in Maine: Joining Forces for Success
Cassandra Cote Grantham, Maine Health
Kids that Rock: A Campaign to Increase Toddler Immunization Rates
Jill Thompson and Mary Broderick, Gateway Immunization Coalition, St. Louis
Sustainable Coalitions: Three Coalitions in One Statewide Non-profit
Ginny Heller, Within Reach, Seattle, Washington

3C – Media Relations and Successful Media Campaigns

The Foundation – Things you should know for Effective Media Engagement and Interviews
Glen Nowak, CDC
Strategies for Effective Outreach and Engagement
Christine Vara, ECBT
State, Local, Coalition, Collaboration on Outbreak Communication: Developing Effective Media Messages
Ken August, NPHIC
Parnering to Fight Pertussis
Ken August, California Department of Public Health

3D – Working with Other Disease Organizations

Working with Government Agencies and State Health Programs
Cari Herington Rovig, Nevada Cancer Coalition

3E – Membership Involvement

Many Voices, One Cause: Engage Membership, Maximize Resources and Increase Involvement
Camron Bridgford, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
The Power of a Coalition through Extraordinary Membership Involvement
Pamela J. Beal, Southern Nevada Immunization and Health Coalition

Special Session: Social Media

“Whine” About Social Media
Dawn Crawford BC/DC Ideas

Special Session: Coalition Directors Meeting

Coalition Directors Meeting
Amy Pisani, ECBT, and Deborah Wexler, IAC

Special Session: Cocooning

Increasing Adult Immunization Coverage Rates Among Child Care Workers
Tonya Toussaint, Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Tdap Promotion Initiative for Daycares
Laura Viereck, Metro Omaha Immunization Task Force

Special Session: Adult / Influenza Summits

Increasing Adult Immunization Coverage Rates
JoEllen Wolicki, CDC

Reception

Video: The Founders of Every Child By Two (ECBT)

Friday, May 25, 2012 – Presentations and Speakers
Concurrent Sessions
4A – Working with State Health Programs

Partnering to Immunize Our Children
Tom Lescault and Sharon Osteros, Transact Rx
Partnering to Immunize Our Children
Debbie McCune Davis, TAPI

4B – Coalition Fundraising Online Fundraising

Intersection of Social Media and Fundraising
Dawn Crawford, BC/DC Ideas
Successful Public-Private Partnerships Resulting in Coalition Funding Opportunities
Pamela J. Beal, Southern Nevada Immunization and Health Coalition

4C – Development of Promotional Materials

Working with a Public Relations Professional to Achieve Coalition Goals
Amy Wishner, Montgomery County Immunization Coalition, PA
Vaccine Promotion Through TMA Be Wise — Immunize
Tammy Wishard, Texas Medical Association
Understanding Your Web Audiences’ Needs: Using Formative Research to Develop Vaccine Websites for Parents and Providers
Leslie Rodriguez, Health Communication Science Office, CDC

4D – Successful Campaigns Around Vaccine Safety

You Good? Communicating the Safety and Importance of Vaccination to Parents
Meredith Kersten, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition

School Nurses and Local Health Unit Collaboration: A Paradigm to Decrease Vaccine Resistance Among Parents and Care Givers
Mary Koslap-Petraco, Suffolk County Department of Health Services, NY

Vaccine Safety Social Marketing: Leveraging Resources and Partnerships to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
Alison Alexander, Oregon Immunization Program /Oregon Partnership to Immunize Children
Communicating about Infant Immunizations: Translating Research into Educational Materials and Promotional Tools
Michelle Basket, CDC

4E – Working with Health Care Providers

Building Successful Partnerships Between Obstetrician-Gynecologists and State Health Immunization Programs
Anna Dean and Dr. Ellen Hutchins, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
Promoting Vaccination Across the Lifespan
Barbara Day, AIM Coalition
Engaging Health Care Professionals through Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conferences
Jennifer Tinney, TAPI

Closing Plenary

“The Panic Virus, a True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear”
Seth Mnookin, author and journalist
Closing Remarks
Gina Deris, Shots for Tots
