With the availability of vaccines to combat COVID-19, it is important to educate the public through an open dialogue that promotes effective communication, supports the science behind the development process, addresses health equity issues, and builds confidence in those who are skeptical about their value.
The AARC has recently joined over 100 organizations to support the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project. Its core values, according to the project’s website, include:
- Providing education on, and advocating for, adherence to a gold-standard regulatory review process.
- Raising awareness around the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for public health, the economy, and the broader society.
- Promoting the impact of widespread COVID-19 vaccination uptake in protecting individuals, families, and communities.
- Leading a conversation that helps ensure equitable access to authorized and approved vaccines through equitable access to information and dialogue.
The AARC supports the overall mission of the project which is committed to amplifying activities and project-approved materials around its core values. By becoming a partner in this important endeavor, our organization’s name and logo will be used on campaign materials, including the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project’s website, social media channels, and press releases, thus raising the visibility of our association and respiratory therapists in support of our horizon goals.
You can find additional information here.
Email newsroom@aarc.org with questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you.
Anne Marie Hummel is the AARC’s Associate Executive Director for Advocacy and Government Affairs where she brings her years of regulatory experience in the Federal Government to overseeing federal and state legislative and regulatory policies that impact the respiratory care profession. Check out AARC’s Advocacy menu on our website to learn more. Outside of work, Anne Marie loves interior design, tackling 1000-piece puzzles and spending time with her granddaughter.
