REPORT: COVID-19
Vaccination Communication
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Applying Behavioral and Social Science to Address Vaccine Hesitancy and Foster Vaccine Confidence
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Although newly developed COVID-19 vaccines are poised to be a powerful tool in the control of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the public’s confidence in and willingness to receive the vaccines will determine the outcome of this mass-scale public health intervention.
This report, which was developed in consultation with leading experts in social and behavioral sciences and public health, outlines evidence-informed communication strategies in support of national COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts across federal agencies and their state and local partners. The recommendations put forth are actionable and responsive to the unique challenges faced by the United States in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report relies on a few foundational practices of effective health communication, namely coordinated communication and consistent messaging, trust building through partnerships, consideration of different health literacy levels in the population, and importantly, prioritizing equity in all aspects of communication.
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
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ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Reopens Feb. 15, 2021 - May 15, 2021
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For more information, contact HCC at 660.259.2440.
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Go Red for Women is February 5, 2021
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Shelly Harden's Story Underscores the Need For Broader Awareness About Women's Heart Health
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How COVID-19 Has Affected Family Caregiving
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There are currently about 53 million family members in the United States providing care to loved ones. These family caregivers might be supporting a parent, a disabled child, or a spouse with a chronic illness by assisting with everyday activities, such as eating, bathing, dressing, driving, and taking medications. These caregivers provide a significant portion of health and support services in the United States to individuals with serious illnesses but are often overlooked by existing health care systems. Family caregivers cannot easily share important clinical or social information with other care providers or receive the necessary information to effectively support their loved ones. Trying to provide care in this environment can be burdensome to family caregivers and detract from more productive work, breeding frustration for all parties, undermining the quality of care provided, increasing unmet care needs, and generating adverse physical and mental health consequences for both caregivers and care recipients.
The RAND Corporation is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that researches and analyzes public policy. In this report, RAND makes the case for integrating family caregivers into the health care team and highlights several solutions for accomplishing this goal.
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Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
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This year, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program (LRP) has special funding for nurses and nurse faculty who specialize in women’s and behavioral health. The Nurse Corps LRP offers funding to registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, and nursing faculty for payment of their qualifying educational loans in exchange for a two-year service commitment at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses or an eligible school of nursing in the case of nurse faculty. Additional loan repayment is available for a third year of service.
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Upcoming Funding Opportunities from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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More COVID-19 Vaccines Coming Soon
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The flow of vaccines into Missouri and out to the counties is still insufficient to meet demands. That should improve by mid-February as supplies become more available, and as more vaccinator sites become active.
Vaccinators include medical clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, and health departments.
The Lafayette County Health Department web page at lafayettecountyhealth.org has a Covid-19 Vaccine Sign Up link where you may fill out a simple form so that you may be contacted when more information is available.
For those who do not use the internet, you may check with your local medical provider, pharmacy, or health department on availability.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Rural Workforce Development Conference
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The Rural Workforce Development Conference (RWDC) will be held every other year beginning in 2021. The RWDC is an opportunity to showcase efforts toward professional development and mentorship which are both key to successful recruitment and retention of rural health professionals.
The conference is a joint effort between the Missouri University Rural Track Program and the Missouri Rural Health Association and features:
- Faculty development for individuals who teach health profession students
- Networking for rural health professionals to share best practices
- A venue for residents and students to present relevant rural-focused research projects
- Professional development for rural health professionals, administrators, and preceptors
- Recruitment opportunities for rural hospitals
The RWDC will be held April 20-22, 2021 at the Courtyard Marriott in Columbia, MO. Registration details coming soon!
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2021 Is Your Year to Kick Butts!
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