National Network of Immunization Coalitions

Ask the Experts: Back-to-School Vaccines in Spanish
2023-08-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
With so many questions on vaccines, it can be hard to know who or what to believe. Montgomery County Immunization Coalition (MCIC) is excited to announce that they will be hosting a Ask the Experts: Back-to-School Vaccines in Spanish bringing the community direct access to health care experts who can answer their questions on vaccines.

Sudden Wave of COVID Denial: a webinar
2023-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Voices for Vaccines will host a webinar to discuss a new, large, sudden wave of COVID denial.

New RSV Vaccines for Adults: General Information and Clinical Guidance
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) will host the next Current Issues in Immunization Webinar. Dr. Michael Melgar, MD, Medical Officer, Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division, NCIRD, CDC and Dr. Amadea Britton, MD MPH, Medical Officer, Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division, NCIRD, CDC will give updates on the new RSV vaccines for adults.

AIM Annual Influenza Update Webinar
2023-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Prepare for the upcoming influenza season with AIM’s Annual Influenza Update Webinar on August 28 at 3 pm ET. The webinar will feature:

Michelle Fiscus, AIM Chief Medical Officer, providing the latest trends related to the influenza virus, giving updates related to this year’s vaccine and ACIP recommendations, and sharing effective communication strategies to help debunk influenza myths, maximize immunization rates, and improve vaccine confidence.
Litjen (L.J.) Tan, Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer from Immunize.org and the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS), giving an update on the work of the NAIIS and outcomes of the last Summit meeting.
Paul Petersen, Director of Emergency Preparedness from Tennessee Department of Health, sharing strategies to improving vaccine coverage and confidence through innovative flu programs and plans

VCN Community of Practice Meetings Series
2023-08-25 13:00, 2023-07-28 13:00 (America/New_York)
This is a monthly series for Promotores and Community Health Workers in the U.S. to learn and connect about vaccine-related issues. Meetings will be in English, with live interpretation for Spanish speakers, and non-certified continuing education certificates will be provided.

Childhood and Adult Pneumococcal Recommendations
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Division of Bacterial Diseases (DBD) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) will host the next Current Issues in Immunization Webinar. Dr. Miwako Kobayashi, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, Division of Bacterial Diseases, NCIRD, CDC will give updates on childhood and adult Pneumococcal recommendations.

Ask the Experts: Back-to-School Vaccinations
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
With so many questions on vaccines, it can be hard to know who or what to believe. Montgomery County Immunization Coalition (MCIC) is excited to announce that they will be hosting their second Ask the Experts bringing the community direct access to health care experts who can answer their questions on vaccines. This virtual event will occur during National Immunization Awareness Month on Tuesday, August 15 at 7-8pm with a focus on Back-to-School Vaccinations.

A Personal Account of COVID-19
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will include a personal experience with COVID-19 along with information about COVID-19 vaccines. The presenters are both from Novavax: Maria Young is an Associate Director of Advocacy and Jacqueline Jourjy is a Medical Science Liaison. Maria is one of many amazing medical success stories to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maria will share her story and her fight to live, as well as why she advocates for patients to be vaccinated. Jacqueline Jourjy will answer questions related to COVID-19 vaccination and the available vaccines. No continuing education will be offered.

Clinical Vaccination Guidance for Pregnant People
2023-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) continue to emphasize the importance of vaccinations for pregnant people. CDC and ACOG recommend pregnant people get vaccinated against pertussis, influenza, and COVID-19 during each pregnancy to protect themselves and to protect their baby from these infections during the first few months of life. There have been concerning declines in vaccination coverage for Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and influenza vaccines, and low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant people. In addition, racial and ethnic disparities persist in vaccination coverage among pregnant people.

During this COCA Call, presenters will give a comprehensive overview of timing and promotion of vaccines people should receive during pregnancy to protect themselves, their pregnancies, and their babies, focusing on Tdap, influenza, and COVID-19 vaccines, and provide an update on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant people.

No Kākou, Na Kākou: Vaccine Experiences in Hawaii
2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
COVID-19 vaccination experiences and perceptions among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations in Hawai’i: How to apply findings to practice/work

Northwest Immunization Conference (NWIC) 2023
2023-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holiday Inn Portland South, 25425 SW 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, OR, 97070, United States
Expert speakers will discuss strategies to address vaccine hesitancy, further the discussion around immunizations in the community, and review vaccine-specific updates.
The curriculum is designed for a diverse field of health professionals, including immunization providers, public health advocates, epidemiologists, students of nursing and medical professions, and program managers seeking a comprehensive knowledge of immunizations.
NWIC 2023 will be hosted in Wilsonville, Oregon with a virtual option offered.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting Updates
2023-08-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
In this webinar, Dr. John Christenson will provide updates from the most recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting. John Christenson, MD, is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. He is also the Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Infection Prevention, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. CME, Pharmacy, and Continuing Nursing Education will be offered for live view only.

Hepatitis B Virus and Vaccine: Prevention, Treatment and Clinical Recommendations
2023-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
In this webinar, Chari Cohen, DrPH, MPH, President of Hepatitis B Foundation, will discuss the epidemiology of the Hepatitis B virus and the clinical recommendations for the Hepatitis B vaccine. This session will also orient attendees to Hepatitis B vaccine resources for patients and healthcare providers.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to:

Discuss Hepatitis B vaccine clinical recommendations for children and adults
Identify Hepatitis B vaccine educational resources for patients and health care providers
Understand how the Hepatitis B vaccine is transmitted and the risk factors for transmission

Learn more about VaxWell NH Coalition at www.vaxwellnh.org.

National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media
2023-07-19 - 2023-07-21
From the event website:
NCHCMM welcomes health communications students and professionals from state and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry.

Hepatitis B-Gone! Implementing universal adult screening and vaccination. Your practical questions answered
2023-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Carolyn Wester, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis, and Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, CEO of Immunize.org are co-authors of the ACIP hepatitis B vaccination policy statement and longstanding champions of hepatitis B elimination. In this one-hour webinar conversation, they will discuss the recommendations and the practical clinical questions you have about how to make them work for everyone. Widespread implementation of adult screening and catch-up vaccination brings the elimination of hepatitis B in the United States, along with hepatitis B-related liver disease and cancer, within reach.

June 2023 ACIP Meeting
2023-06-21 08:00 - 2023-06-23 17:30 (America/Chicago)
From the CDC website:
The ACIP holds three regular meetings each year, in addition to emergency sessions, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The purpose is to review scientific data and vote on vaccine recommendations. Meetings are open to the public and available online via live webcast.

2022 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships
2022-09-13 08:00 - 2022-09-15 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The 15th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships, Navigating from Local to Global, took place in Minneapolis September 13-15, 2022. This was a great opportunity for coalition leaders to learn from expert speakers and network with members of immunization coalitions from around the nation.
The 15th NCICP focused on fostering equity, building partnerships, and promoting vaccine confidence.

Speakers included Dr. Georgina Peacock, Annette Meeks, Dr. Michael Leiter, Serese Marotta, Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Lyn hahta, RN, MPH, CPH, Janice Mathis, Esq., Anne Schuchat, MD, Devin Burghart, Nathan Chomilo, MD, FAAP, FACP, Brandy Zadrozny, Dr. Nancy Messionier, and Syreeta Wilkins.

To learn more about NCICP, visit www.NCICP.org.

2022 NCICP Program

7:00 AM
Registration opens

Lakes Foyer

7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

Skybridge/ Lakes Ballroom

8:30 AM
Welcome
Into the Future with Dr. Peacock
Lakes Ballroom
Dr. Georgina Peacock the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Karen Ernst, MA, Director, Voices for Vaccines
Kelly Moore, MPH, MD, President and CEO Immunize.org

9:00 AM
Opening Plenary
Preventing Burnout in Immunization Work
Lakes Ballroom
Panel Discussion
Serese Marotta, Director, Advocacy & Education, Vaccinate Your Family
Devin Burghart, Executive Director, Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights
Lynn Bahta, RN, MPH, CPH, Public Health Nurse, Department of MN
Michael Leiter, PhD, Honorary Professor of Organisational Psychology at Deakin University,
Melbourne, Australia

10:00 AM
Coffee Break

Skybridge

10:30

Sustainability Breakout
Sustainability through funding and clinical billing
Lakes A
Tiffany Tate, Executive Director, Maryland Partnership for PreventionMaryland Partnership for
Prevention and Jennifer Tinney, Program Director, the Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Community Engagement
Breakout
Increasing HPV and Hep B Vaccine Acceptance
Lakes B
Michaela Jackson,
Citseko Stapler‐Miller, Managing Director, FTI Consulting
Heather Brandt, PhD, Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Andrew Stubbs,

Policy & Advocacy
Breakout
Reaching out to Conservative Policymakers
Lakes C
Annette Meeks, Founder and CEO, Freedom Foundation of Minnesota

Community Engagement Breakout
How We Make a Difference in Hispanic & Rural Communities in Southern Idaho
Lakes D
Karen Sharpnack, Executive Director, Idaho Immunization Coalition
Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, ANP – Associate Professor at Idaho State University College of Pharmacy Heather Gagliano, Operations and Education Director, Idaho Immunization Coalition
Erica DeWald, Chief Communication Officer, Vaccinate Your Family

12:30 PM
Lunch Recognition
Ceremony

Lakes Ballroom
Emcee
Patsy Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

1:30
Coffee Break

Skybridge

2:00

Policy & Advocacy
Breakout
Good Health WINs – Grassroots Engagement to Build Vaccine Confidence in Communities of Color
Lakes A
Synovia Moss, MPA, CEO/Managing Partner of Moss Consulting & Management Group, Inc.

Community
Engagement Breakout
Using Data to Ensure Equity
Lakes B
Nathan Chomilo, MD, FAAP, Medical Director for the State of Minnesota’s Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs and General Pediatrician/Hospital Internist with Park Nicollet
Dawn Martin. MD. Senior Advisor to the HHS Vaccine Mobile
Sheyanga Beecher, APRN, CNP, MSN, MPH who is medical director of HHS Pediatric Mobile Health

Policy &
Advocacy Breakout
Litigation and Non‐Legislative Policy
Lakes C
Dorit Reiss, PhD, Professor of Law, UC Hastings, San Francisco

Sustainability
Breakout
Keeping Your Coalition Going
Lakes D
Catherine‐Flores‐Martin, Executive Director, California Immunization Program

3:00 PM
Coffee Break

Skybridge

3:30 PM
Evening Plenary
“A Shot in the Arm” Panel Discussion
Lakes Ballroom
Scott Hamilton Kennedy

7:00 AM
Registration opens

Lakes Foyer

7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

Skybridge

8:00 AM
Private Meeting
Coalition Directors’ Meeting
Lakes C

9:00 AM
Opening Plenary
How to Handle the Next Pandemic
Lakes Ballroom
Anne Schuchat, MD
Nancy Messonnier, MD, Dean of Gillings School of Global Public Health

10:00 AM
Coffee Break

Skybridge

10:30

Breakout Session
A Coalition Capacity‐Building Journey as an Interactive
Learning Lab
Lakes B

Connie Satzler, Senior Operations Manager, Immunize Kansas Coalition
Emily Bailey, Communications Manager, Immunize Kansas Coalition
Elizabeth Faber, Coalition Director, Iowa Immunizes

Breakout Session
Research and Polling as Effective Tools for Advocacy
Lakes A
Ali Hilton
Alexandra Bhatti, JD, MPH, Director, US Vaccine Policy, Merck & Co. Inc Sarah Childers‐Strawbridge, MS,
Associate Director, US Public Policy and Government Relations at Merck

Breakout Session
Trial and Error in Undoing Community-Wide Vaccine Misinformation
Lakes C
Blima Marcus, DNP, EMES Initiative

Breakout Session
Pursuing Vaccine Equity in Partnership with Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Communities
Lakes D
Syreeta Wilkins, MA, Strategic Communications Specialist, National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants
Karen Ernst, MA, Director, Voices for Vaccines
Marie Maslowski, RN, MPH, Community Health Program Supervisor, Hennepin County Public Health

Noon
Lunch on your
own

1:30 PM
Afternoon Plenary
Tiffany Dover and Other Misinformation
Lakes Ballroom
Brandy Zadrozny, American Investigative Journalist and Reporter for NBC News

3:00 PM
Coffee Break

Skybridge

3:30 PM

Sustainability Breakout
Vaccine Sundays and Beyond: Engaging Hispanic and Latino Communities
Lakes A
Julissa Soto, RN Sarah Warniak Maria Rossi
Dr. Parisi

Community Engagement Breakout
Increasing Vaccination by Engaging New Community Partners
Lakes B
Dorothy Evans ThaoMee Xiong Rodolfo Guitierrez Dr. James T Lee Samra Ashenafi Dr. Kristin Brown Dr. Rawaa
Nancy Albilol

Policy & Advocacy
Breakout
All in for Good Health WINs: Building Impact through Partnerships
Lakes C
NPHC Council of Presidents Panel

Community Engagement
Breakout
Storytelling: Increasing Confidence in Vaccination One
Tale at a Time
Lakes D
Serese Marotta, Director, Advocacy & Education, Vaccinate Your Family
Tara Haelle, Journalist, Author, Public Speaker

7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

Skybridge

9:00 AM

Sustainability Breakout
Reducing Disparity and Bettering Delivery through Innovation
Lakes A
Sarah Warniak Jerusha Garcia
Julissa Soto, RN Kasii Hosack

Policy & Advocacy
Breakout
Stories from Statehouses: Winning the Vaccine Policy Fight
Lakes B
Abby Bownas, Partner, NVG
Northe Saunders, Executive Director, SAFE Communities and Coalition Fund
Heather Braum, Health Policy Advisor, Kansas Action for Children
Patrick Glew, Program Manager: Communications and Policy, Hoosiers Vaccinate

Community Engagement Breakout
New Messages and Innovation for Family Engagement
Lakes C
Lory Winland
Bel Kelly‐Russo, MS, Program Associate, Institute for Public Health Innovation
Andrea Pollkinghorn, MS, BC, President, Immunize South Dakota and Sanford Health
Katy Gore, Program Manager, Coalition & Education at The Immunization Partnership

Policy & Advocacy Breakout
Authentic Engagement with Community-based Organizations
Lakes D
Erica DeWald, Chief Communication Officer, Vaccinate Your Family

10:30 am‐
11:00 am
Coffee Break

Skybridge

11:00‐
noon
Closing Plenary

Lakes Ballroom
Janice Mathis, Executive Director, National Council of Negro Women

2019 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships
2019-11-13 - 2019-11-15
The 14th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships, Navigating from Local to Global, took place in Honolulu from November 13 through 15, 2019. This was a great opportunity for coalition leaders to learn from expert speakers and network with members of immunization coalitions from around the nation.

2017 National Conference for Immunization Coalition and Partnerships
2017-11-13 08:00 - 2017-11-14 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The National Conference on Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP), formerly the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions, is a gathering of coalition leaders, staff and board members; public health workers and experts; and community advocates. The conference has traditionally occurred every two years and is the product of a national volunteer planning committee. In 2017, a one-day version of this meeting took place as part of the Nevada Health Conference in Henderson, Nevada.
Download the conference agenda for speaker names and presentation titles.
Advocacy

A New Era of Vaccine Policy
Erica DeWald, Every Child by Two and Debbie McCune Davis, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Building and Growing Effective Coalitions

Building and Growing Effective Coalitions
Catherine Flores-Martin, California Immunization Coalition and Heidi Parker, Immunize Nevada

Activating Networks for Success

The Vaxxed Team, CDC Whistleblower, and More
Dorit R. Reiss, LLB, PhD, University of California Hastings College of Law
Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
Stephanie Wasserman, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition

Effective Vaccine Communication Strategies

Using Evidence-Based Strategies and Resources to Communicate with the Public about Vaccines
Amy Pisani, Jennifer Zavolinsky, and Christine Vara, Every Child By Two
Developing Effective Vaccine Communication Strategies
Christine Vara, Every Child By Two

Current Challenges

Current Challenges
Elaine Darling, West Virginia Immunization Network

2016 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships
2016-05-25 - 2016-05-27
The National Conference on Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP), formerly the National Conference on Immunization and Health Coalitions, 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 12th National Conference on Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships was held in Indianapolis, IN, from Wednesday, May 25 through Friday, May 27, 2016.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 – Presentations and Speakers
Pre-Conference Workshops
ACIP: How a recommendation comes to be!

Amanda Cohn, MD, CDR, U.S. Public Health Service Executive Secretary, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, NCIRD/CDC
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Stephan L. Foster, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, CAPT (Ret) U.S.P.H.S. Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center ACIP Pharmacy Liaison

What Do We Do First? Prioritizing HPV Vaccination Coverage Improvement Activities.

Fogg Method: 3 Steps to Changing Behavior
Jill B. Roark, MPH, Lead, Adolescent Immunization Communications, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC
Judith L. Weiner, PhD, Health Research Analyst, Northrop Grumman
Sarah Cutchin, MPH, Health Communications Specialist, Northrop Grumman, Adolescent Immunization Communications

Social Campaigns: Social Media 2.0 and Beyond

Social Media 2.0 and Beyond
Christine Vara, Strategic Communications Specialist, Every Child By Two
Brock Rose, Media Consultant, Indiana Youth Institute

Opening Plenary: The State Of Immunizations and Health Partnerships
Moderator – L.J Tan, MS, PhD, Chief Strategy Officer, Immunization Action Coalition

Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, Indiana State Health Commissioner
Thomas Slama, MD, Past President Infectious Disease Society of America
Nancy Messonnier, MD, CAPT, USPHS Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC
Lisa Robertson, MPH, Executive Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition

Concurrent Sessions
1A – Compassionate Care: Reducing Stress and Pain with Needle Procedures
Moderator – Deb Doctor, BSN, RN, Health Educator District, ISDH

Compassionate Care: Reducing Stress and Pain with Needle Procedures
Kay Holland, LCSW, Licensed Clinician, Eskenazi Health
Lynn Sturm, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine

1B – Bridging Public Health and Pharmacist Driven Vaccinations
Moderator – Cara Acklin, PharmD, BCACP, Pharmacy Manager, Franciscan Outpatient Pharmacy

Bridging Public Health and Pharmacist Driven Vaccinations
Stephan Foster, PharmD, Professor, CAPT (Ret) U.S.P.H.S.
Leslie Lake, PharmD, Clinical Care Coordinator, Kroger Pharmacy, Central Division
Stephanie Arnett, PharmD, CDE, BCACP, Residency Program Director, Walgreens/Purdue PGY1

1C – The Challenge of Making the Right Choice Easy (School- Based Immunization)
Moderator – Carolyn Snyder, RN, Executive Director, Indiana Association of School Nurses

School Based Immunization: The Challenge of Making the Right Choice Easy
Francis J. Rogalski, MD, MPH, Director, Health Heroes Ohio
Sandra Porter-DiSalvo, Health Heroes Ohio
Implementation of Michigan’s College and University Flu Vaccination Challenge to Raise Young Adult Flu Immunization Rates
Stefanie Cole, RN, MPH, Immunization Nurse Educator, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

1D – Raising HPV Rates Through Provider and Parent Education
Moderator – Kim Knobbe, LPN, CDE, Clinical Care Coordinator, Sandcrest Family Medicine

HPV Provider Education Strategies
Lori Lovett, MSEd, Program Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition
Preventing HPV Cancers: A Distance-Learning Course in Washington
Sara Jaye Sanford, MPH, CHES, Immunization Coordinator, WithinReach
Does an Educational Video on HPV Vaccine Influence Parents’ Decision to Vaccinate in a Family Practice Office?
Jeanne Potts, DNP, WHNP-BC, FNP-C, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Advanced Practice Nursing, Indiana State University

Thursday, May 26, 2016 – Presentations and Speakers
Advocacy Plenary: Lessons from the Trenches
Moderator –Amy Pisani, MS, Executive Director, Every Child By Two – ECBT’s Vaccinate Your Family Video

Katie Van Tornhout, Parent Advocate
Voices for Vaccines: Helping everyday parents advocate for high immunization rates in every community
Karen Ernst, Voices for Vaccines
The Fall of PBEs in California
Alecia Sanchez, Associate Director, Center for Government Relations, California Medical Association
Rapid Response Public Health Advocacy: Indiana’s HPV Letter
Beth Meyerson, MDiv., PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Policy & Management, Indiana University School of Public Health
ECBT’s Vaccinate Your Family Video
Amy Pisani, MS, Executive Director, Every Child By Two

Concurrent Sessions
2A: Empowering Immunization Advocates and Partners
Moderator –Gwen Jaeger, BSN, RN, Manager, Nursing Services, Elkhart County Health Department

Planning for National Immunization Awareness Month
Ian Branam, MA, Health Communication Specialist, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC (Northrop Grumman contractor); Catherine Flores-Martin, Director, California Immunization Coalition)
Immunize Nevada
Betsy VanDeusen, Master of Public Service, Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships, Immunize Nevada
Lisa Coker, MPH, Volunteer and Outreach Manager, Immunize Nevada

2B: Facilitating Evaluation Planning in Coalition Workgroups
Moderator – Tamara Johnson, Immunization Field Representative, ISDH

Facilitating Evaluation Planning in Coalition Workgroups
Angela Moore, MPH, Program Evaluation and Partnership Team Lead, CDC

Supporting Documents

Dissemination Strategy Matrix
Evaluation Planning Matrix Handout
Logic Model Discussion Guide
Logic Model Template Simple
Stakeholder Assessment Worksheet

2C – Working through the Immunization Policy Puzzle
Moderator –Alison Dent, Oregon Immunization Program, Immunize Oregon Coordinator

The Arizona Partnership for Immunization
Debbie McCune Davis, Program Director, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization
Navigating the Legal Landscape on Vaccine Laws
Dorit Reiss, PhD, LLB, Professor of Law, University of California Hastings School of Law

2D – The Struggle is Real: Strategies for improving HPV rates and motivating Diverse Partners
Moderator – Jaema Kelly, RN, Monroe County Public Health Clinic

Motivating Diverse Partners to Address HPV Vaccination Rates
Justin Tarr, MPH, Program Coordinator, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
The Struggle Is Real: Strategies for Improving HPV Vaccination Rates
Jill Roark, MPH, MS, Lead, Adolescent Immunization Communications, CDC
Sarah Cutchin, MPH, Health Communications Specialist, Northrop Grumman, Adolescent Immunization Communications

2E – Riding the Cool Wave: Tailoring Immunization Messages for Specific Audiences
Moderator – Leslie Lake, PharmD, Clinical Care Coordinator, Kroger Pharmacy, Central Division

The Arizona Partnership for Immunization
Karin Szymanski, MEd, Program Manager, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization
Riding the Cool Wave: Effective Techniques in Reaching Teen Audiences
Dawn Crawford, Owner, BC/DC Ideas

Lunch Plenary: Inviting the Elephant into the Living Room: An Armchair Discussion about HPV Vaccine Communications
Moderator –Jill Roark, MPH, Lead, Adolescent Immunization Communications, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC

Inviting the Elephant into the Living Room: An Armchair Discussion about HPV Vaccine Communications
Rebecca Perkins, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine
Michael Moore, MD, Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine
Kirk Forbes, Parent Advocate, Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation
Gregory Zimet, PhD, HSPP, Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Psychology, Indiana University School of Medicine

Concurrent Sessions
3A – Policy Communication Strategies
Moderator – Stephanie Arnett, PharmD, CDE, BCACP, Residency Program Director, Walgreens/Purdue PGY1

Influencing Policy through Media Strategy: The Colorado Experience
Meredith Kersten, Director of Communications, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
“On the fly!”: Establishing the Need for and Capacity to Develop HPV Evidence-Based Policy Communication Tools
Laura Haderxhanaj, MS, MPH, Indiana University
Beth Meyerson, MDiv., PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Policy & Management, Indiana University School of Public Health
Karen F. Comer, MLA, GISP, Director, Collaborative Research & Health Informatics, The Polis Center

3B – Rising to the Challenge: Leveraging Partnerships and Data to Improve Immunization Rates
Moderator – Mildred Jines, Public Health Investigator, Immunization Field Representative, ISDH

Rising to the Challenge: Leveraging Partnerships and Data to Improve Immunization Rates
Kathryn Colby, MPH, Program Manager, Maine Health
Cassandra Grantham, Director, MaineHealth
A Unique Approach to Reminder/Recall
Amy Kellogg, CMA, EPSDT Coordinator, Coordinated Care

3C – Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining Coalition Members
Moderator – Tamara Johnson, Immunization Field Representative, ISDH

Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining Coalition Members
Frances Butterfoss, President, Coalitions Work
Handouts

3D – Systems Approaches to Improve HPV Vaccine Rates
Moderator – Erica Bloom, Community Outreach Specialist, Colorado Department of Public Health

Building HPV Vaccination Capacity through Partnership
Molly Black, Program Manager, American Cancer Society
Improving Provider Recommendation of HPV Vaccine to Adolescents: Leveraging Partners and Momentum in the Community
Lisa McKeown, MPH, Senior Program Analyst, Informatics, NACCHO

3E – HPV Vaccine Conversations in Pediatric Clinics: What Analyses of Recorded Conversations Can Teach Us
Moderator – Jennifer Swanson, LPN, Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health Immunization Services

HPV Vaccine Conversations in Pediatric Clinics: What analyses of recorded conversations can teach us
Lynne Sturm, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine
Gregory Zimet, PhD, HSPP, Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Psychology, Indiana University School of Medicine

Plenary – We’re Better Together: Harnessing the Power of Transdisciplinary Thinking for Health
Moderator – Lisa Robertson, MPH, Executive Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition

Chad Priest – Executive Director, Indiana American Red Cross

Film Festival: HPV Documentary: “Someone You Love”
Moderator – Lisa Robertson, MPH, Executive Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition

HPV Documentary: “Someone You Love”
Kirk Forbes, Parent Advocate, Kristen Forbes EVE Foundation
Frederic Lumiere, Lumiere Media, Inc.
Rebecca Perkins, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine

Friday, May 27, 2016 – Presentations and Speakers
Concurrent Sessions
4A – Communicating with Parents about Childhood Immunization
Moderator – Ondreya Witmer, Public Health Investigator, Indiana State Department of Health

Using CDC’s Childhood Immunization Campaign Materials in Your Community
Elizabeth Ryan, MPH, Health Communication Consultant, TEKsystems- Northrop Grumman
Translating Research into Practice in the Development of CDC’s Childhood Immunization Campaign
Jennifer Mullen, MPH, Health Communications Specialist, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC
Influences on Immunization Decision-Making among U.S. Parents of Young Children: Results from Three Surveys
Judith Weiner, PhD, Health Research Analyst, Northrop Grumman Contractor, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC

4B – Understanding Immunization Protocols Among Higher Education Campuses and managing outbreaks
Moderator – Dana Greenwood, MPH, BSN, RN, CPH, Infection Preventionist, St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital

Mugdha Golwalkar, MPH, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist, Indiana State Department of Health
Mumps Resurgence at a Large University Campus Town
Awais Vaid, MBBS, MPH, Director of Planning and Research, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
Julie Pryde, MSW, LSW, CPHA, Administrator, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

4C – Vaccine Hesitancy: History and Reaching Unique Communities
Moderator – Mildred Jines, Public Health Investigator, Immunization Field Representative, ISDH

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Washington’s Russian-Speaking Communities
Sara Jaye Sanford, MPH, CHES, Immunization Coordinator, WithinReach
Margaret Pahmier, MSN, CPNP, Bluffton Medical Group

4D – Embracing Immunity: Changing the Conversation about Being Vaccinated
Moderator – Patrick Glew, Operations Coordinator, Indiana Immunization Coalition

Embracing Immunity: Changing the conversations about immunizations
Debbie McCune-Davis, Program Director, The Arizona Partnership for Immunization

Closing Plenary: Roots of Vaccine Hesitancy
Moderator – Deborah Wexler, MD, Founder and Executive Director, Immunization Action Coalition

Immunization Action Coalition: What’s new?
Deborah Wexler, MD, Founder and Executive Director, Immunization Action Coalition
Gary Marshall, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Closing Remarks

Lisa Robertson, MPH, Executive Director, Indiana Immunization Coalition

2nd Annual Iowa Immunization Coalition Conference
2015-06-09 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virginia Thompson Auditorium, 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Join us for a one day event packed with education and partnership connections as we embark on topics of interest to a variety of disciplines, and offer challenges to participants to change practice, and introduce policy that will foster excellence in immunization practice.

National Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting
2015-06-09 - 2015-06-10 | Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 800, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, 20201
This meeting will include the presentation of recommendations from two NVAC working groups for deliberation and vote.

The Vaccine Confidence Working Group will present their report and recommendations for building vaccinations confidence, including ways to measure and evaluate how confidence in vaccines impacts the optimal use of recommended childhood vaccines in the United States.
The Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) working group will present their report and recommendations identifying effective practices to increase HPV vaccinations in young adolescents.
In addition, NVAC will review analyses and proposed recommendations related to ways that vaccines could be a major component in efforts described in the President’s National Strategy and Action Plan to Combat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria.

Meeting Webinar available at: http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac/meetings/upcomingmeetings/index.html
Call- In Number: (US) 1-888-950-9410; (International) 1-312-470-0194; Participant Code: [REDACTED]

International Conference on Flu
2015-06-08 - 2015-06-10 | North Shore Conference Center, 9599 Skokie Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60077, United States
Omics International welcomes you to The International Conference on Flu to be held from June 8-10, 2015 in Chicago, USA. The theme of Flu-2015 is “Advanced Research in Flu.” Omics International organizes 1000+ Global events every year across the globe with support from 1000+ more scientific societies and Publishes 500 Open access journals which contains over 50000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members. The conference expects the participation of experts from various cross disciplines like virologists, immunologists, microbiologists, epidemiologists, doctors, public health planners, pharmacologists, computational biologists, and those in applied fields conducting influenza related research.
As the world shrinks the ease with which an infectious diseases spreads amongst the population increases exponentially. Influenza or flu as it is commonly known is one such disease. The flu virus is unstable and mutates often. This virus while mostly non-lethal can easily develop the ability to kill and infect millions of people, as seen with the Spanish Flu of 1918. The scientific community must therefore work together to make sure any new influenza strain is constantly monitored and with the help of surveillance programs prevent a lethal influenza epidemic.Due to the non-stable nature of the flu virus many companies are trying to develop a universal vaccine which will work against all strains of influenza. The NIH has 5 Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillance where groundbreaking research is carried out. The amount of influenza vaccines doses ordered increases by 5% yearly and the NIH spends around $ 312 million dollars on influenza related research yearly. The need for consensus amongst academia and business has been recognized by Omics International and so we are proud to host the International Conference on Flu.

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
