30 Mar COVID-19 Virtual Townhall
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, The Columbus (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored a virtuall COVID-19 Vaccine Townhall meeting to learn the facts about the vaccine and to debunk myths.
This panel discussion covered:
1. How the vaccines were developed and tested for safety and efficacy.
2. Facts, debunk myths, and provide valuable resources from a public health and community lens.
3. The planned phases of the vaccine rollout, its successes and challenges with distribution thus far from the federal and local level and plans in motion to ensure those most impacted by COVID-19 have access to lifesaving preventative measures.
4. How to address the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Black community and the rise of opioid use seen in Ohio during the pandemic.
5. Community questions and concerns about the vaccine.
Panelists and moderators included:
Panelists:
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair Congressional Black Caucus
Leon McDougle, MD, MPH, National President of the National Medical Association
Mysheika Roberts, MD, MPH, Health Commissioner, Columbus Public Health
Rachelle Martin, Executive Director the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Franklin County
Leon McDougle, MD, MPH, National President of the National Medical Association
Mysheika Roberts, MD, MPH, Health Commissioner, Columbus Public Health
Rachelle Martin, Executive Director the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Franklin County
Moderators:
Reversa Joseph, MD, MS
Gloria Fleming, MD
Gloria Fleming, MD
To view the townhall meeting, please click here.