Family Voices News
Washington Update September 8, 2021
Welcome to the Fall of 2021 where much of the focus in Washington will be on reconciliation. If you recall, Democratic senators agreed to a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill prior to the August Recess. Now begins the real work: what will be included. It is a massive...
Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up
From NPR, All Things Considered: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is doubling down on its recommendation that people who are pregnant get the COVID-19 vaccine following new data underscoring its safety and effectiveness throughout pregnancy. This...
To Stoke Rural Vaccination Rates, Trusted Farmers Are Asked to Spread Word
From Kaiser Health News (republished with permission) Christine Herman, WILL / Illinois Public Media August 19, 2021 When he became eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, Tom Arnold, 68, said he didn’t need any convincing. He raises cattle, hogs and...
As Delta spread, Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness against infection fell from 90% to 66% in one key study
From STAT news, 8/24/21: The effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines at preventing infection fell in one study of U.S. frontline workers from roughly 90% to 66% as the Delta variant emerged and became dominant in the country, an updated report from the Centers for Disease...
Building Capacity in the African American ASD Community for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Family Voices is excited to announce that we have been awarded a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award, for a groundbreaking project, titled “Building Capacity in the African American ASD Community for...
Washington Update July 28, 2021
Recess! Members of Congress will be back in their home states for much of the month of August. Despite the term “recess,” they will not be on break or frolicking. August is a great time to connect with your legislators, or their key staffers, either virtually or in...
Family Voices Receives $1 Million Award for Community-Based Efforts to Bolster COVID-19 Vaccinations in Underserved Communities
Stay connected with this project at familyvoices.org/vaccineoutreachproject for relevant COVID and vaccination news, data & resources, and interactive vaccination rate maps. Family Voices is pleased to announce a new grant-funded partnership with the School of...
Washington Update July 21, 2021
It’s getting HOT in here… Summer and climate change are not the only reasons things are heating up in Washington, DC right now. Read the full issue here
Washington Update July 14, 2021
Rollin’ up sleeves and getting down to business after the July 4th recess Read the full issue here
Washington Update June 30, 2021
What is Hoppin’ ?? An update to share a few things hoppin’ on the Hill and to help you keep things hoppin’ in your state. Read the full issue here
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