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Cherokee Nation Public Health reports 130 immunization and screening events; outreach to continue through December
Summary
Lisa Pivick told the committee that public health nurses have increased immunization screening events from 77 to 130 in recent weeks, and the program will continue diabetes-awareness and immunization activities through November and into December with community health worker support.
Lisa Pivick, a Cherokee Nation Public Health official, told the health committee that public health nursing has conducted 130 immunization and screening events to date in the recent reporting period, up from 77 reported earlier.
"We're up to a 130, as of this morning, events that we've done," Pivick said, adding the team will continue diabetes-awareness activities and immunizations through November and into December.
Pivick thanked partner organizations, health services staff and community health workers who assisted with registration and outreach. The public health team said it will finalize the upcoming race schedule in December and aims to return to pre-COVID participation levels for community 'wings' races starting in March.
Why it matters: The public health outreach is intended to increase vaccine access and screening in community settings and reduce barriers for residents. Public health and Cherokee Nation Health Services staff are coordinating on registration support at community clinics and events.
The committee offered praise for the public health staff's community presence; no policy actions or budget requests were recorded during this update.
