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Strategies for Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Cincinnati’s Latino Population

Health leaders and foundations have identified Cincinnati neighborhoods with large Latino populations as key areas in which COVID-19 vaccine uptake is disproportionately low. As hospitalization and mortality rates remain consistently higher among Hispanic and Latino populations nationwide and variants of COVID-19 drive surging case rates--with serious cases concentrated among the unvaccinated--it is crucial to close that gap in vaccination rates.   Interact for Health, Mercy Health, bi3, and

Santa Maria Community Services Hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2021 CONTACT:                                                                   Christy Cauley                                                             Santa Maria Community ServicesChristy.Cauley@santamaria-cincy.org (513) 557-7297 CINCINNATI, OH – Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The free vaccine clinic will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Price Hill Recreation Center located at

COVID-19 Vaccination Ticket Offer

Source   Fans can save on Reds tickets this year by helping stop the spread of COVID-19! The Reds are happy to offer View Level tickets for just $10 to fans who show their COVID-19 Vaccination Card with at least one shot completed. Offer is valid at the ticket windows at Great American Ball Park only for Monday-Thursday games through the month of June, subject to availability. NOTE: This offer can only be redeemed in person at the ticket windows at Great American Ball Park during normal business

Governor Announces Health Orders Removing Restrictions Signed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-644-0957 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed the following public health orders:Addendum to Director’s Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings, and Non-Congregating that does not require individuals who are fully-vaccinated to quarantine after exposure to someone with COVID-19, unless they live and work in a

COVID-19 Update: Quarantine Health Order, Mass Vaccination Clinic, Economic Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-644-0957   (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  QUARANTINE HEALTH ORDER Governor DeWine today announced that any Ohioan who has been fully vaccinated will no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to someone with COVID-19. This health order applies to all adults, except those who are

Interact for Health joins effort to get region's adults vaccinated

Interact for Health is now part of the Get Out the Vax campaign, which aims to vaccinate 80% of adults in Greater Cincinnati against COVID-19 by the Fourth of July. The program offers free Metro and TANK rides and free Lyft rides during Get Out the Vax weekends, the second and fourth weekends of April and May. The initiative is sponsored in part by Fidelity Investments and supported by the Health Collaborative, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber, Hamilton County Test and

REGION LAUNCHES “GET OUT THE VAX” WEEKENDS

Source   PRESS RELEASEApril 6, 2021   MEDIA CONTACT Shannan Schmitt 513-307-0328sschmitt@healthcollab.org EMBARGO UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 8:00AM REGION LAUNCHES GET OUT THE VAX WEEKENDS SETS COMMUNITY GOAL OF 80% VACCINATED BY JULY 4 Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Vaccine Weekends in April and May CINCINNATI, OH – Regional businesses, community partners, and health leaders from both sides of the river are gathering at Smale Riverfront Park Tuesday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m. to launch a

COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations & Virus Spread, Unemployment System Enhancements, Law Enforcement Reform Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 Jill Del Greco: 614-420-6954 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  VACCINATIONS AND VIRUS SPREAD As of today, 38 percent of Ohioans have received at least one coronavirus vaccination shot. Although cases have plateaued, virus variants are more contagious among those who have not been vaccinated. "Just because the

COVID-19 Update: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 13, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480   COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided an update on Ohio's vaccination plans following this morning's decision to pause the administration of the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.  The majority of the Ohio's Johnson and Johnson doses were directed to mass vaccination clinics and to 63 public and private 4-year colleges and universities, most of

CHD is offering COVID-19 vaccinations this week - appointments available

The Cincinnati Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccination at various locations. Hurry and sign up for your vaccination today at one of these upcoming events below: Third Presbyterian Church 3358 McHenry April 9, 2021 9am-1:30pm Pfizer Duke 525 Elm St April 10, 2021 9am-5pm Pfizer Duke 525 Elm St April 12, 2021 8am-4pm Pfizer Duke 525 Elm St April 11, 2021 10am-2pm J&J Create an account with the ArmorVax.com website. When asked for a provider location, Cincinnati, OH can be

Student Vaccines Available - 16 and up!

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers/Students, We are excited to let you know that the Cincinnati Health Department has opened up vaccination spots for students 16 years of age and older! Vaccination clinics will begin this Saturday, April 10.  We acknowledge this is short notice, but we are grateful that the City Health Department was able to secure enough Pfizer vaccines to allow us to have 2,600 appointments open to our students and their families. There will also be clinics over the next few weekends, however

COVID-19 Update: Economic Recovery, Unemployment Insurance, Case Increases, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  ECONOMIC RECOVERY Governor DeWine today outlined the progression of Ohio's economic recovery.Ohio’s gross domestic product (GDP) outpaced the nation in the final quarter of calendar year 2020. The U.S. GDP is estimated to have grown 4.3 percent in the quarter, and Ohio’s GDP is estimated to have increased 5 percent during the same timeframe.Ohio’s unemployment

Amended Health Order Signed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-644-0957 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed the Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating to clarify that:Six feet of separation between tables at restaurants, drinking establishments and banquet facilities must be maintained unless there is a physical barrier between them.Other than the

COVID-19 Update: Condensed Health Order, High School Vaccinations, OhioRISE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957  Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  CONDENSED HEALTH ORDER Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Health will issue a simplified health order that streamlines previous orders into a single order that underscores the most important tenants of infection prevention.  "Our understanding of this

COVID-19 Update: Regional Mass Vaccination Sites, Vaccine Maintenance Program, BMV Website Redesign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957  Breann Almos: 614-644-0957 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  CLEVELAND MASS VACCINATION SITE As of yesterday, more than 46,000 people have been vaccinated at the state-federal mass vaccination clinic at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center. Next week will be the final segment of first doses

COVID-19 Update: Nursing Home and Assisted Living Visitation, Vaccination Appointment Booking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 22, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957  Breann Almos: 614-799-6480 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  VACCINATION APPOINTMENT BOOKING While most of Ohio's current vaccine providers are quickly filling all vaccination appointments, some locations are seeing less demand for the vaccine. In response, Governor DeWine announced that local health departments and hospitals that are

Kroger Mass Vaccination Event in Cincinnati

We are able to schedule vaccines registrations for persons that are eligible.  They  can call Santa Maria (Dania) English/Spanish  513-557-7249 to make an appointment.We have 50 spots available. We will close registration tomorrow at noon. Cintas Center – 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207 1st Dose Clinic 3/18-3/20 8:30am-4:30pm 2nd Dose Clinic 4/8-4/10 8:30am-4:30pm Transportation Information:  Cincinnati Metro will offer free fare for 3/`18 - 3/20.  Additionally, they will run a circulator from

Governor DeWine Announces Expanded Vaccine Eligibility, Cleveland Mass Vaccination Clinic Opens to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Jill Del Greco: 614-420-6954 (CLEVELAND) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and Cleveland State University (CSU) today welcomed the first members of the general public to be vaccinated at Ohio's mass vaccination clinic at CSU's Wolstein Center in Cleveland.  The eight-week mass vaccination clinic is vaccinating

COVID-19 Update: Nursing Home Visitation, Statewide Case Rate, Rapid Testing, County Fairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957  Breann Almos: 614-644-0957   (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  CLEVELAND MASS VACCINATION SITE The Cleveland mass vaccination site, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will launch on Wednesday, March 17, at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center in downtown

Covid-19 Mass Vaccination in Cincinnati

Registration hereDetails on mass and long term vaccination clinics hereThose over 50 and people with type 2 diabetes are eligibleThe vaccine is freeFree parkingLocation: Cintas Center at Xavier University 1624 Herald Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207 First dose: March 18, 19, and 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Second dose: April 8, 9, and 10 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Centro de Vacunación Masiva COVID-19   Registrarse aquíDetalles sobre clínicas de vacunación masivas y a largo plazo aquí (para ver en español,

Community Update: Mass Vaccination Sites to Open Across Ohio

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 15 long-term mass vaccination clinics will open throughout Ohio to significantly expand regional access to COVID-19 vaccines. The state-sponsored mass vaccination clinics will be located in Lima, Maumee, Dayton, Columbus, Akron, Youngstown, Cincinnati, Chillicothe, Marietta, Wilmington, and Zanesville. Four mobile mass vaccination clinics will also make rounds in the areas of northwestern and west-central Ohio (Ada), southeastern Ohio

Thousands of Additional Cleveland Mass Vaccination Appointments to Open Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957  Jill Del Greco: 614-420-6954 (CLEVELAND)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that thousands of additional appointments for Ohio’s mass vaccination clinic at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center will be available for registration beginning Monday, March 15, 2021. Governor DeWine made the announcement at a Sunday evening press conference while outlining the state’s plans to maximize vaccination administration

Governor DeWine Announces Cincinnati, Columbus Pop-Up Mass Vaccination Sites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957  Jill Del Greco: 614-420-6954   (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that Ohio's state-sponsored Cincinnati and Columbus pop-up mass vaccination sites will open next week. Both vaccination clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccine to those eligible to be vaccinated under the Ohio Department of Health’s vaccination plan. Individuals who receive their first dose of vaccine at a pop-up site will be

Oak Street Health in Westwood offering vaccine appts

Oak Street Health (2429 Harrison Ave) is offering vaccine appointments in Westwood. They are very interested in offering appointments for those in the neighborhood. If you are eligible and still needs an appointment, please reach out to Natavia Howell. Make your appointment by email (natavia.howell@oakstreethealth.com)  or call at 317-760-9935, and she can help with the scheduling.For Health Care Center in Ohio directory click here!

CHILDREN’S HEALTH: New findings about two ways children become ill from coronavirus

A nationwide study published in the journal JAMA has found important differences in the two major ways in which children have become seriously ill from the coronavirus, findings that may help doctors understand more about the children at risk for each one (Belluck, New York Times, 2/24). Slightly more than half the 1,116 patients studied had acute COVID-19, the predominantly lung-related illness that afflicts most adults who get sick from the virus. The rest had the inflammatory syndrome that has erupted in

COVID19 RECURSOS | Apoyo Latino: The Greater Cincinnati LatinoCoalition

RECURSOS SOBRE COVID-19La información sobre COVID-19 (coronavirus) está cambiando rápidamente. Aquí hemos enumerado sitios web con información actualizada regularmente y recursos comunitarios para apoyar a las familias.  http://cincinnatilatino.org/es/covid19-recursos/VACUNACIÓNOhio está se encuentra actualmente distribuyendo vacunas a los  grupos prioritarios según el riesgo de exposición o de desarrollar una enfermedad grave.  Las fases iniciales de vacunación son las siguientes: FASE 1A (EN

Newly updated Essential Workers Toolkits for employees

Thank you for the work you are doing to support our nation’s essential workers during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In some states, essential workers already have access to vaccines to help protect them against COVID-19. These vaccines will be available to essential workers across the nation soon, and we need your help to share important information with employers.   CDC has designed a COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers to help employers build

COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Distribution, Nursing Home Cases Drop, ApprenticeOhio Milestone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957 Breann Almos: 614-799-6480   (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  VACCINE DISTRIBUTION UPDATE Governor DeWine announced today that Ohio received a total of 214,525 first doses of vaccine this week. A total of 223,025 first doses are scheduled to arrive in Ohio during the week of February 15. The

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2021 MYCincinnati Orchestra Annual Giving Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2021Press Contact Marlo Salem (they/them, he/him)  513-330-4453marlo@pricehillwill.org Price Hill, Cincinnati - MYCincinnati (Music for Youth in Cincinnati) is holding its annual giving campaign from February 1st - February 26th. Donations will directly support MYCincinnati's free, daily programming for its 115 Price Hill students, including the cost of musical instruments, teaching artists, youth leadership development programs, collaborations with professional artists,

Would you get the COVID vaccine?

Health Gap to Conduct Focus Group, Key Informant Interviews on COVID-19 as well as offer Support Groups. We want to hear your thoughts and opinions about COVID-19 and the impact it’s had on you and your family. We’re compensating participants for their time to help us gather important data that will inform future community programs and outreach. Please check out the graphics below for details on feedback opportunities as well as support group information.Take the SurveyWould you take the COVID Vaccine?