Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, NYAM has worked closely with government, healthcare and community partners to address the pandemic’s inequitable toll on New York’s communities. In 2022, we continue to focus on increasing vaccine access and education in under-resourced communities through our COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Action Collaborative.
ABOUT THE COLLABORATIVE
With funding from the New York Community Trust, NYAM launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Action Collaborative in April 2021 to connect health systems, public health, and community and faith-based leaders to ensure community voices are reflected in COVID-19 vaccine outreach and education in the New York City region.
Through convening and technical assistance, we are working with our partners to address real-time needs related to COVID-19 vaccines in communities and crowdsource solutions. We are also identifying policy solutions based in evidence and designed with the wisdom of communities who experience the greatest burden of health inequities.
We convene a steering committee of community- and faith-based organization and coalition leaders, health system representatives, government officials, and community residents. Learn more about our steering committee members.
We engage community- and faith-based groups in virtual technical assistance through webinars, email digests, 1:1 assistance, and written/printable materials. Our technical assistance resources can be viewed below.
With community input from our steering committee, we’re developing a vaccine equity policy agenda based on lessons learned from vaccination and broader pandemic efforts to build more equitable systems and policies for the future.
Selected Work
COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Resources in New York City
This fact sheet outlines the latest guidance and resources in NYC for prevention (masks, at-home testing) and treatment (antivirals, monoclonal antibodies) resources for community-based organizations.
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Prioritizing Funding for Public Health Initiatives in New York State
This policy brief outlines the current state of funding for health departments and the community-based workforce, as well as opportunities for action to build a more sustainable, effective, and equitable public health infrastructure in New York.
Read our Policy Brief
COVID-19 Booster Shots for New Yorkers 65+
Developed in collaboration with NYAM’s Center for Healthy Aging, this fact sheet outlines evidence-based, easy-to-digest information about the COVID-19 booster shots for older New Yorkers.
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Fact Sheets
COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Resources in NYC (Updated 9-19-22)
This fact sheet outlines the latest guidance and resources in NYC for prevention (masks, at-home testing) and treatment (antivirals, monoclonal antibodies) resources in New York City for community-based organizations.
Social Media Assets: Know Your Rights When Getting Vaccinated (Updated 7-27-22)
This resource, made in collaboration with Public Good Projects (PGP), features a set of short video clips to be shared on social media stating that COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers 6 months and older at no cost. COVID-19 vaccine providers cannot deny anyone a vaccine, regardless of immigration or insurance status. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy (Updated 3-31-22)
Developed in collaboration with Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership, this fact sheet addresses specific questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum people and their babies.
COVID-19 Booster Shots for New Yorkers 65+ (Updated 9-20-22)
Developed in collaboration with NYAM’s Center for Healthy Aging, this fact sheet outlines evidence-based, easy-to-digest information about the COVID-19 booster shots for older New Yorkers.
Vacunas de refuerzo contra el COVID-19 para neoyorquinos mayores de 65 años (Actualizado 20-09-22)
Esta hoja, producida en colaboración con el Centro de envejecimiento saludable de NYAM, presenta información basada en evidencia y fácil de digerir sobre las vacunas de refuerzo contra el COVID-19 para neoyorquinos mayores de 65 años.
Monthly Curated Resources
The COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Community Bulletin compiles news, research, funding opportunities and events related to vaccine equity. The monthly bulletin is produced by NYAM’s COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Action Collaborative and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy’s NY Vaccine Literacy Campaign, with support from the New York Community Trust, the Altman Foundation and the New York State Health Foundation.
September 2022 was the last bulletin with this collaboration. CUNY SPH's Vaccine Literacy Campaign will continue the bulletin to share resources on COVID-19, as well as information about routine vaccinations. To subscribe, click here and select “COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Community Bulletin.”
Recent bulletins:
Webinar Recordings
Models for Health Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution [Recording / Slides]
On June 30, 2021, NYAM hosted a webinar and discussion on community models for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Speakers included Molly Chidester and Emma Smith from Stop the Spread, and David Gross, JD, from the Community Healthcare Network.
Prioritizing Maternal Health Amid COVID-19 [Recording]
On November 8, 2021, NYAM co-sponsored a webinar on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant and postpartum people and their babies. The webinar was hosted by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy’s NY Vaccine Literacy Campaign, National Black Leadership Commission on Health, and Hunger Free NYC.
Town Hall: How to Talk to Loved Ones About Getting Vaccinated [Recording]
On December 15, 2021, NYAM co-sponsored a town hall and discussion on the best practices for talking about the COVID-19 vaccine with loved ones. The webinar was hosted by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy’s NY Vaccine Literacy Campaign, Public Good Projects, and VOCAL-NY.
View our COVID-19 Safety Protocols for attending NYAM public events.