This presentation explores the importance of vaccinations as a cornerstone of public health. It will explain how vaccines work to protect individuals from serious and preventable diseases, reduce the spread of infections, and contribute to herd immunity—helping safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated due to age or medical conditions. By highlighting scientific evidence, real-world impacts, and community-wide benefits, this presentation aims to reinforce why vaccinations are a safe, effective, and essential tool for maintaining healthy individuals and resilient communities.
Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Explain how vaccines work to prevent infectious diseases and protect individual health.
Describe the concept of herd immunity and why high vaccination rates are critical to protecting vulnerable populations.
Identify key public health benefits of vaccination, including reduced disease spread, prevention of outbreaks, and improved community health outcomes.
You are invited to Session 3 of the Equipping CHWs for Community Impact webinar series, titled “CHW Strategies for Tobacco Use: Supporting Recovery and Maternal Health.”
This session will take place on April 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:15 PM CST.
It will feature Doug Miller, LAC, NCACII, AADC (Keystone Substance Abuse Services) and Dr. Dina M. Jones (University of Alabama at Birmingham). They will share practical, community-focused strategies for supporting individuals navigating tobacco use, with special attention to recovery and maternal health.
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The Impact Summit is designed to:
Create space for connection and shared learning
Uplift community-centered approaches to health and well-being
Support professional growth and leadership development
Strengthen networks that sustain CHWs and the communities they serve
Whether you are a Community Health Worker, organizational leader, policymaker, or partner, the SCCHWA Impact Summit is a place to connect, recharge, and move forward together—rooted in community and rising toward lasting impact.
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