Local Community-Based Workforce to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Access

WCPHP COVID-19 Vaccine Access Grant Award

The West Central Public Health Partnership (WCPHP) is a regional collaboration between six counties on the Western Slope of Colorado: Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, San Miguel, Montrose, and Delta. Throughout the pandemic, WCPHP has worked collectively to respond to challenges presented to these interconnected rural communities.

WCPHP has identified the following populations as high-priority for additional outreach and strategic communications regarding COVID-19 vaccination:

·         individuals and families in low-income households,

·         non-English speakers,

·         individuals that face multiple barriers accessing healthcare,

·         migrant/seasonal workers in agriculture,

·         people experiencing homelessness,

·         and Native Americans populations.

In July of 2021 the WCPHP began a grant contract with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide access to vaccinations and community-centered communications to priority populations in the region.

For information on this project, contact Margaret Wacker at mwacker@gunnisoncounty.org

This project was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totally $999,999.00 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information please visit HRSA.gov