Allegheny County Immunization Coalition (ACIC) 2022 Annual Immunization Education Conference –
17th Annual Conference
On November 2, 2022, more than 250 attendees participated in this years’ education conference. The conference was held live (once again!) as well as in a virtual environment (for the third consecutive year), covering a wide range of topics focusing on prevention, education, and public health. Following are the PowerPoint presentations provided by each of this year’s speakers:
- Thomas McCleaf, PhD, Director of Immunizations at PA DOH
Presentation: Vaccines in PA – Where We Are and Where We’re Going - Khlood Salman, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Duquesne University
Presentation: Vaccine Practice Among Refugees and Immigrants - Barbara Nightingale, MD, Deputy Director, Bureau of Clinical Services, Allegheny County Health Department
Presentation: Motivational Interviewing in Vaccine Discussions - Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, FAAP, Director SALUD PARA NINOS, Associate Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Presentation: Vaccinating an Invisible Community – A Success Story - Divna Djokic, MD Pediatrician
Presentation: Update in COVID-19 Vaccines in Children and Adults (Part One, Part Two) - Ken Ho, MD, MPH, Medical Director Pitt Men’s Study, Medical Director Project Silk, Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Presentation: Monkeypox Today - Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, Assistant Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Presentation: Mobilizing and Organizing in a Community to Promote Vaccine Equity
Final comments:
On behalf of the ACIC Executive Board, we would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who attended and participated in this year’s update. Without your help, the conference would not have been a success. We are forever in your debt to all the speakers who graciously donated their time and expertise. Thank You!
Finally, we need your help. The ACIC is an all-volunteer organization, and we ask that you consider joining the ACIC and helping us achieve our goal of Community Immunity.
Respectfully,
