Happy 2023 and a warm welcome to the Immunize Kentucky Coalition monthly newsletter! We are hopeful that you'll find IKC Monthly News as a concise resource that houses the most valuable immunization related webinars, trainings, tools and events happening each month. Please promote and share our website and social media platforms while we try to grow and expand our reach. The Team at IKC look forward to working alongside you in 2023!
The IKC Team
Amber Malott
Health Communicator Program Manager &
IKC Chair
KRHAcoalition@outlook.com
Alexis Bond
Health Equity Coordinator
abond@immunizeky.org
Lucas Fryman
Immunization Resource Coordinator
lfryman@immunizeky.org
Amber Malott, Health Communicator Program Manager and IKC Chair, will continue to engage partners in an effort to build a strong coalition that is collaborative and resourceful. Alexis Bond, Health Equity Coordinator will be working closely with folks in residential settings to increase access to vaccination and provide education for residents and families to increase immunizations rates. Alexis will assure that the coalition is consistently applying an equity lens to all projects to assure that the most vulnerable always drive our work. Lucas Fryman, Immunization Resource Coordinator, will be engaging Kentucky colleges and universities in organizing events and education to increase immunization rates for students and faculty. In addition, Lucas will continue to work hard to assure that the resources, partnerships and opportunities to support immunization efforts are highly visible online through the IKC website and social media.
Announcements
COLLABERATION MEETING
Please continue to share details about the IKC and invite folks to our February 9, 2023, 10-11 EST so that we can continue to strengthen our network and reach!
January marks Cervical Caner Awareness Month. This brings a time to talk about prevention, detection, and treatment of Cervical Cancer. Anyone with a cervix is at risk, and HPV extremely increases your chances. Click below to find out more information on Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and what actions can be taken!