Description
The Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative presents a Vaccine Town Hall: "Building Community Immunity: A Discussion with Local Leaders about the COVID-19 Vaccine."
A Presentation of The Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative in partnership with The Berkshire Eagle and Pittsfield Community Television.
Featured Panelists:
Dr. James Lederer, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer of Berkshire Health Systems;
Dr. Mark Pettus, Director of Population Health at Berkshire Health Systems;
Michelle Derr, Director of South Berkshire WIC, Director of Family Services at Community Health Programs;
Heather Barbieri, Director of Emergency Management at Fairview Hospital;
Francesca Paris, North Adams Reporter for The Berkshire Eagle.
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Berkshire Health Systems and the Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative is working with The Berkshire Eagle to present a 1-hr presentation on the state of COVID-19 in our community as we approach the beginning of summer and the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Sean from PCTV suggested that I reach out to you all to see if you might be able to simulcast the program live for your communities? It is scheduled to air this Thursday, 5/27 at 1pm. If you aren’t able to air live, would you consider airing the program in repeat?
The discussion, which will be moderated by Francesca Paris of The Berkshire Eagle, will cover:
Where we are now with COVID and vaccination in the Berkshires and how to navigate the summer season
Why get vaccinated and what healthcare looks like in a “post-covid” environment
Vaccine hesitancy and how we’re addressing it in vulnerable communities
Mechanics of where and how to get vaccines now that clinic offerings are changing
We would be grateful if you could help share this important public health information with your audiences throughout the county. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Jennifer Vrabel
Executive Director
Communications, Planning, and Development
Berkshire Health Systems, Inc.
725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-447-2063
jvrabel@bhs1.org
