COVID-19 Vaccine: Trust and Communication
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Americans is a top priority for federal and local health officials. However, among the many obstacles in distributing and administering this vaccine, the ability to communicate reliably is proving to be a challenge.
From countering disinformation and building public trust, to reaching disadvantaged communities and broadband deserts – governments at all levels must find a way to engage, educate and get the vaccination message out to all Americans.
What are the key principles of effective communication in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine? How can we reach all communities with accurate information, especially those who are skeptical about the vaccine?
The Hill will convene leading public officials, health professionals and communication experts for a discussion on the value of fact-based health communication and building trust in the COVID-19 vaccine.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Speakers:
- Mayra E. Alvarez, President, The Children’s Partnership; Member, Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
- Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, Director, UNC Center for Health Equity Research & Kenan Distinguished Professor of Social Medicine, UNC
- Eric Garcetti, Mayor, Los Angeles, CA
- Jim Justice , Governor, West Virginia
- Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, Director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, NIH
- Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, Ad Council
- Andy Slavitt, Senior Advisor, White House COVID Response Team
Sponsor Perspective:
- Mark Hynes, CEO, Granicus
- Van Jones, CNN Host; Founder, Dream Corps
Moderator:
- Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large, The Hill
Questions for our speakers? Join the conversation using @TheHillEvents and #TheHillVaccine.
Sponsored by Granicus