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Two join Interact for Health board of directors as three step down
Two people with years of experience in the local business and financial fields have joined Interact for Health's Board of Directors. Alfonso Cornejo has served as President of Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA for the past 18 years. He joined Interact for Health's Strategy and Policy Committee in 2020. Holly Mazzocca joined Bartlett Wealth Management in 2015 and was named its President in 2021. A resident of Northern Kentucky, Mazzocca was appointed to the Investment Committee in August 2020. They
Santa Maria Community Services Presents Summer Safety Fest on June 18, 2022 in Lower Price Hill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2022 CONTACT: Christy Cauley Santa Maria Community ServicesChristy.Cauley@santamaria-cincy.org (513) 557-7297 CINCINNATI, OH – Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to present its second annual Summer Safety Fest 2022. This fun family event will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Swing Park located at 2122
Caring for those who care for us during the COVID-19 pandemic
Nineteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers and first responders who once were treated with kindness are experiencing physical violence and angry words. Many facilities have reported having to add more security. But we can take care of those who take care of us in a number of ways, including sharing an encouraging message. Learn more in this month's Health Know How ...
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
Survey finds 1 in 4 still want vaccine or are undecided
Survey: 25% in region want vaccine but haven’t gotten it or are undecided In early July, Interact for Health conducted a web-based survey, part of the Greater Cincinnati COVID-19 Health Issues Survey, to understand attitudes about vaccination. Nearly 6 in 10 Greater Cincinnati adults (56%) reported they had received a COVID-19 vaccine and an additional 7% reported they definitely will get the vaccine. About 2 in 10 (18%) hadn’t decided whether they will get the vaccine. About the same percentage
The Sharing Table is Canceled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2021 CONTACT: Christy Cauley Santa Maria Community ServicesChristy.Cauley@santamaria-cincy.org (513) 557-7297 CINCINNATI, OH – It is with much regret and disappointment that Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. announces the cancelation of its fall fundraising event, The Sharing Table. Santa Maria extends its heartfelt thanks to Dr.
Santa Maria Community Services Hosts 3rd Annual Fundraising Event, The Sharing Table
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 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 it is hosting its 3rd Annual The Sharing Table. The Sharing Table takes place on Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 6 to 9 p.m., at ARCO (Price Hill Will),
As cases rise, partners use targeted strategies to promote COVID-19 vaccines
Interact for Health continues its commitment to getting people in Greater Cincinnati vaccinated against COVID-19, along with partners the Health Collaborative, Cincinnati Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The Health Collaborative estimates that 59% of the eligible population in Greater Cincinnati has had at least one dose of the vaccine, short of the goal of 80% and behind the nationwide rate of 70%. Our latest efforts to boost vaccination feature targeted digital
How to choose between in-person and telehealth visits
Telehealth visits, where a patient and provider connect virtually, took off during the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis of more than 125 million primary care visits showed that in early 2020, in-person office visits declined to comprise about 64% of total visits while telemedicine visits increased to 35.3% of total visits. Not all types of health needs are suited to telehealth, however. Learn when telehealth is a good option.