44th National Immunization Conference (NIC): Communication, Education, and Partnership Lessons Learned during the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Response: A Local Perspective

Presenters in this workshop will discuss innovative H1N1 communication programs developed at the local level. Examples include working outside organizational lines, targeting communication to front-line providers, and a co-branding alliance with organizations and companies.

Thursday, April 22, 2010: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Regency Ballroom VI

Moderator:

Janine Cory

9:00 AM

Data Into Action: A Health Department Addresses Novel H1N1 Using Public Health Detailing
Laura Wedemeyer, BA, Director, Public Health Detailing Program, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Michelle Dresser, MPH; Wendy Vaughon, MPH; Edward Wake; Jane R. Zucker, MD, MSc; Lynn Silver, MD, MPH, FAAP

Audio File Recorded presentation

9:15 AM

Introductory Remarks

9:20 AM

Thinking Outside the Org Chart: Working Across Program Lines to Improve H1N1 Communications
Jacqueline N. Valenzuela, MPH, CHES; Kim Harrison Eowan, MPH, CHES, Deputy Director, Health Education Administration/Wellness Mgr, County of Los Angeles; Julia Heinzerling, MPH

Audio File Slides Recorded presentation

9:35 AM

H1N1 Shortage - a Preemptive Outreach Co-Branding Strategy
Steve Flores, Crisis, Communication, Special Projects Manager, Kern County Public Health

K2 Communication, Education, and Partnership Lessons Learned during the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Response: A Local Perspective