On September 24th, Mercy & Truth Medical Missions hosted their September to Remember community event. Attendees were able to receive a pair of free Bomba socks, free shingles vaccine, free shoes, free COVID-19 vaccines, and a free senior snack sack.

Over 100 vaccines and 160 pairs of shoes (and Bomba socks and other items) were given away.

GraceMed Health Clinic has been sharing social media posts providing vaccination facts to help combat myths! Check out their informational graphics on their Facebook page and follow their Tik Tok page for their fun videos! 

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The WBNA at The 144th Homecoming Ceremony of Nicodemus, Kansas. We provided Vaccination opportunities to folks attending. This Mobile Vaccine Clinic was made possible by the Increased The Reach Grant!

Thank You!

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A big Thank You! —Dr. Ximena Garcia, Senior Covid Advisor for your continued support!

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Shout out to Common Ground Produce and Growers—our Partners, and Harmony Charters for giving us the best riding experience to this event!

On Friday, July 29, Konza Prairie Community Health Center hosted the 6th annual Back to School Health Fair at their Junction City clinic. The event gave all area students and families an opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and routine vaccines needed for school. Konza staff also provided low-cost sports physicals plus free dental health and vision screening. Community Health Workers, Konza WIC staff, and area social service agencies were on hand to connect families with additional support services.

El Centro was happy to partner with the Rosedale Development Association for their Healthy Kids Carnival on July 13th! El Centro, along with Nurture KC and their partner Walgreens, provided families with the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19. With vaccines available for younger children now, this opportunity allowed children 3 years old and up a chance to get vaccinated. Youth and adults were also welcome to get their vaccine or booster! 

On Saturday, June 25, Heartland @ Panda Pediatrics hosted an event at which staff provided sports physicals, covid-19 vaccines, and dental fluoride treatments to children. The event resulted in 63 Covid-19 vaccines given to pediatric patients.

The Kansas Black Farmers Association partnered with the Wyandotte County Health Department and provided vaccination clinics each Monday since June 6, 2022.  The vaccination clinics were held at the Quindaro Community Center from 5 pm - 7 pm.  Mayor Garner came to support the Kick-off celebration at the Center and received his 3rd vaccine dosage.

Photo: Mayor Garner and Dr. Tammy Counts

Juneteenth at McAdam’s Park with the Wichita Black Nurses being Warriors on the frontline’s giving Covid-19 Vaccines with the help and support of our partner at the Sedgwick County Health Department!

Making Boss moves out in the heat yesterday, and keeping our patients hydrated and safe in the hot weather!

One of the canvassers from the WyCo Connect – CannVaxx Initiative attended a Swap N Shop event where he was able to use his art skills to draw community members in. As people sat to chat with him, he was able to conduct interviews about COVID and share accurate information.

Photo: Carl conducts an empathic interview

In February, we spoke with a senior citizen on the phone that was in need of food and hygiene items. She had requested that we deliver the items as she recently lost access to transportation, and was fearful of the bus line. We arranged food and hygiene items for her, and had them delivered to her home the following day. We also provided her with hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and masks in addition to the Covid-19 fliers. She called us that evening and asked if we knew of any resources that could provide her with a ride so she could access the Covid-19 vaccine. While we had her on the phone, we helped her register for her vaccine, schedule the vaccine, and schedule a ride through the UG “Request a ride” resource through the Health Department. We called her the next day to check on her and see how it all went, and she was super happy that we were able to not only provide her with the information, but actually complete the process with her over the phone so she could get vaccinated.