A partnership between the National Urban League and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration…
will allow six Urban League affiliates to build vaccine confidence and bolster COVID-19 vaccination through community health navigators.
A partnership between the National Urban League and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration…
will allow six Urban League affiliates to build vaccine confidence and bolster COVID-19 vaccination through community health navigators.
“One lesson we’ve learned through the COVID-19 pandemic is that trusted voices within communities, such as our affiliate Presidents and CEOs, are the best way to overcome vaccine hesitancy, combat misinformation, and connect people with health care providers,” National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said. “With the support of the HRSA, our affiliates can expand their reach by hiring a local Community Health Navigator workforce to help keep our communities informed, safe and healthy.”
The National Urban League has been awarded $11.125 million to recruit, hire, train, and support community health navigators through the following affiliates:
The community health navigators will conduct outreach and engagement activities in these communities and assist community members in getting vaccinated and boosted.
The National Urban League is one of many dedicated community-based organizations receiving a combined $250 million in American Rescue Plan funding to increase vaccine access for the hardest-hit and most vulnerable communities.
The report is designed to help inform your vaccine outreach strategies by providing data on:-
The report is tailored to our priority population and geographic area of focus based on data submitted to National Urban League.
Download ReportThis message was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $1.3 million with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.