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Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition (OAIC)


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Our Mission: 

“The Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition, a statewide network of health and community partners, will promote prevention and control of vaccine-preventable disease through immunization of adults in Oregon and Southwest Washington.”


What is the O.A.I.C.?

We are a coalition of individuals, agencies, and programs from the public and private sectors. What we share in common is a vision that no adults living in Oregon and Southwest Washington bear the burden of disease and premature death from vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs).


What the Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition Does:

We educate ourselves about the issues and work to understand the research on how to improve the immunization rates in adults. We share the information with our agencies and partners and work to improve vaccination practices. The OAIC is constantly involved in Immunization-promotion projects and is interested in helping address barriers to adults getting immunized.


Some examples of Coalition Members:
  • Community Members
  • Healthcare Providers
  • State Public Health Departments
  • Local Health Departments
  • Insurance Companies
  • Non-profit agencies
  • Health Profession Students
  • Pharmaceutical Companies

Anyone interested in joining should fill out the form below or contact the OAIC Coordinator, Bryan Goodin: 971-673-0472 or Bryan.Goodin@state.or.us   . General Meetings are held three times a year. Steering Committee Meetings are held 7-9 times a year and are open to attendance by General Membership.


Teleconferencing is available if you would like to participate from afar.



 

The Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition was excited to offer our pilot immunization mini-grant project in 2007!

 

2007 OAIC Adult Immunization Mini Grant selectees:

  • The Rhinehart Clinic – Wheeler, Oregon - Support of clinic expansion into adult immunizations and offering of community immunization clinics for senior citizens
  • Curry County Health Department - Senior center partnership to provide off-site flu clinics and provision of adult immunizations at centers in three cities
  • Asian Health and Service Center – Portland, Oregon -Host four community educational workshops on adult immunization in Cantonese, Korean, and Mandarin languages and assisting clients to access immunizations
  • Douglas County Health Department -Creation of a 60 second radio Public Service Announcement promoting adult Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccinations to prevent whooping cough
  • Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice – Bend, Oregon -Senior and community center partnership to provide adult immunization clinics and improve access to vaccinations for underserved/underinsured populations
  • North by Northeast Community Clinic – Portland, Oregon -Expansion into adult immunizations at community clinic and provision of free influenza clinics for uninsured adults in North and Northeast Portland

Announcing our 2008 Adult Immunization Mini Grants!

Funds are available for a variety of adult immunization activities and projects. See links below for full details, instructions and application form.

Proposals Due by June 30th, 2008
Maximum Award: $2,000

Instructions (pdf)

Fillable Application Form  (Word)


The Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition is proud to announce our annual Lifespan Immunization Meeting.   We are teaming up with the Oregon Partnership to Immunize Children (OPIC) and the Immunization Policy Advisory Team (IPAT) to bring an exciting and informative meeting on the challenges of financing the delivery of vaccinations and the steps national and state partners are taking to address them.
 
This year's meeting is on March 13th at the Ambridge Event Center (300 NE Multnomah, Portland 97232) from 11:45am-4:30pm.
 
The main speaker is Dr. Rodewald, Director of Immunization Services, NCIRD, CDC.  Dr. Rodewald will be presenting on Vaccine Financing, the National Perspective.  Afterwards, three excellent breakout sessions will be offered:
  1. Vaccine Finance, the Oregon Perspective, facilitated discussion
  2. Vaccine Storage and Administration, Basic refresher with Q&A
  3. Social Marketing and Health Message Design, workshop
Who should attend:
  • Immunization Providers, both public and private
  • Health Care Professionals
  • Health Profession Educators and Students
  • Health Profession Associations
  • Health Finance Professionals
  • Health Coalitions
  • Health Plan Managers
  • Vaccine Manufacturers
  • Members of the Community
Attached are RSVP and invitation files.  Please help us by forwarding to colleagues that may be interested in attending.  Boxed lunches and limited parking will be provided to pre-registered attendees at no cost.

Agenda

Registration

 

     



OAIC Membership

Thank you for your interest in the Oregon Adult Immunization Coalition. Please fill out the following:



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Ask The Immunizers

Do you have a clinical or administrative question about adult immunization? Ask it here and receive a reply by e-mail from one of our health professionals.



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Page updated: May 14, 2008

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