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NDSU CIRE’s Transcending COVID-19 Vaccine Barriers Conference – Recordings Now Available!
Transcending COVID-19 Vaccine Barriers: Strategies to Increase Confidence and Acceptance The North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) hosted a free virtual conference, June 16-17, for healthcare providers and public health...
Using a Health Equity Lens: COVID-19 Response – Health Equity Style Guide
CDC’s Health Equity Style Guide emphasizes the importance of addressing all people inclusively, with respect, including using non-stigmatizing, bias-free language. Avoid perpetuating negative stereotypes or blaming people for their own life circumstances or health...
Addressing Negative Perceptions and Stigma #MinorityMentalHealth Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and...
Community-Specific Solutions to Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy: Joining Hands for Greater Impact | July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021 I 12:00 p.m. CT Individuals may be reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine for...
COVID-19 Vaccination Tools for Long-Term Care Facilities
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, staff in nursing homes have been providing ongoing care to our nation’s most vulnerable. It’s on trusted messengers like you to make sure we’re reaching people who need to be protected from the COVID-19 virus. Building vaccine...
Webinar: Public Health Considerations and Models for Cultural Adaptations in Dementia Caregiving | June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. CT Culture is essential in shaping our individual experiences and health. Surprisingly, little attention has been paid to the interplay between culture and dementia caregiving. Dementia support and services are not adequately tailored to...
Pioneering Spirit Advances Community Pharmacy Networks
A visit to the pharmacy is a common and frequent occurrence for individuals managing any acute or chronic health care condition. Pharmacists continue to expand their services and expertise beyond medication dispensing to include...
AHRQ’s Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Framework
Before initiating use of antibiotics, it is important to pause and review all relevant clinical and laboratory data and then weigh the potential benefit versus harm of initiating antibiotic therapy. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ’s) Four...
Applauding Our COVID-19 Vaccination Ambassadors: Who Are They And How Did They Do It?
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network launched a COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Ambassador Program to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts and recognize community-based organizations, healthcare providers and nursing homes with high staff vaccination rates throughout...
Motivational Interviewing: Collaborative Communication – A Tool for Vaccine Confidence
Are you struggling to have productive conversations with family members, loved ones and employees on the benefit of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Have you relayed data and facts, used pressure tactics and mandates and still hitting road blocks? If so, have you...