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September 2020•The statewide initiative Share, Trust, Organize, Partner COVID-19 California Alliance (STOP COVID-19 CA) — a community-partnered collaborative is funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to addresses the challenges faced by California communities related to COVID-19 vaccines.
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October 2020• Established the Mujeres Poderosas Promotoras Team for Merced/Central Valley. Cultiva la Salud was able to recruit a total team of 18 promotoras.
• The coalition was featured on our University website. Statewide Coalition Forming to Bring COVID Awareness to At-Risk Communities.
• Dr. Yen was interviewed about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the San Joaquin Valley. Available at COVID-19 Stats Continue To Improve, But Death Data Tell A Darker Story – Virus Update For Oct. 2.
• We launched the first wave of a community survey which aims to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the San Joaquin Valley. -
November 2020• We started our community focus groups to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the San Joaquin Valley.
• The coalition was featured in the local paper. Available at Your Central Valley. -
December 2020• We held our first Advisory Board Meeting which included representatives from local nonprofits, departments of public health, and local representatives.
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January 2021• First wave of the community survey closed with approximately 300 participants.
• We also started our “I test because…” campaign. The aim of the campaign is to provide reasons to get tested for COVID. -
February 2021• We completed our fifth and final community focus group.
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April 2021• Launched STOP COVID-19 call line.
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May 2021• Achieving Vaccine Equity Report released and available on Google Drive.
• Vendors and Vaccine Event at held May 1st at the Merced Flea Market. -
June 2021• The second wave of the community survey launched.
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July 2021• Back to School Vaccination Event is held.
