The Washington State Department of Health is hosting a provider forum on Friday, November 12:
Help Unhoused Youth Get Vaccinated
Goal: Increase vaccine access for unaccompanied and houseless youth by addressing access barriers and sharing best practices
Date: Friday, November 12, 2021
Time: 12-1pm
Format: Panel presentations followed by Q&A
Audience: Youth/Houseless youth serving organizations, state agencies, local health jurisdictions and vaccine providers involved in ensuring equitable access to vaccine
Facilitator: Passia Abraham, Equity & Social Justice Strategist, Department of Health
Panelists:
- Community Partners: Building Changes & The Mockingbird Society (The Washington Coalition for Homeless Youth Advocacy – WACHYA)
- Vaccine Provider: Dr. James Wallace, Family Health Centers
- State Agencies:
- Attorney General’s Office: Eric Sonju
- Department of Health: Dr. Bob Lutz
- Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: Annie Hetzel