Bloomberg American Health Initiative
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Massachusetts’ Unique Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts
Massachusetts’ Unique Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts
Massachusetts’ Unique Approach to COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Discover Massachusetts' equitable COVID-19 vaccine rollout strategy, prioritizing communities impacted by institutional racism. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Massachusetts' Vaccine Rollout: Aiming for Equity Amidst a Pandemic
Our work at The Department of Public Health has been really embedded in health equity, which is embedded in our mission to promote health equity.
Imagine a state taking a bold step to ensure that its most vulnerable communities get the COVID-19 vaccine first. In this episode of 'The American Health Podcast', we get an inside look at Massachusetts' groundbreaking approach to vaccine distribution. Led by Health Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel, the initiative goes beyond merely making vaccines available. It prioritizes communities hit hardest by institutional racism and high infection rates. Dr. Bharel, in conversation with Dr.
Josh Sharfstein, discusses how the state is using a racial equity framework and the CDC's social vulnerability index to target areas in dire need. The episode also sheds light on Massachusetts' public messaging campaign aimed at educating communities and building trust in the vaccine. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in public health, equity, and innovative solutions during challenging times.