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Follow on Google News | Listening to Those Rejecting the Vaccine – Special Session Scheduled for Sep. 27Funded by a supplemental grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/) The online listening session will provide a "safe space" platform for those who are not accepting the vaccine to voice their thoughts, concerns and questions. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to elsie@healthysavannah.org. A link will be sent to those who RSVP. Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia team members are also hoping this virtual listening session, along with three held earlier in the summer, will help identify potential community advocates. Neighborhood leaders, church leaders and community organizers are encouraged to apply. Virtual training sessions for the advocate program will begin October 2 with the ultimate goal of creating community-acceptable approaches for improving vaccination availability, accessibility, and confidence. Utilizing their background, experiences, interests and skillsets, the advocates will be trained to speak to and learn from the community by meeting with community and faith-based organizations as well as local business owners. "We're gearing up to train our first group soon but we've got room for up to 65 total," said Nichele Hoskins, communication manager. "Those who are passionate about advocating for their community, with a heart for community service and an interest in health equity, are invited to apply. Hoskins says in addition to the $500 they'll receive for completing the program, the advocates will have the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, learn about health advocacy, and add to their resumes. Training in small groups of about 10 each will get underway beginning Oct. 2 with the ultimate goal of creating community-acceptable approaches for improving vaccination availability, accessibility, and confidence. "We've learned that this is a process where we must build trust and listen to all voices," said Paula Kreissler, executive director of Healthy Savannah. "While we want this journey to have the healthy outcome of more vaccine acceptance, we understand that may not happen quickly or easily." To register for the Sep. 27 listening and info session, apply to become a community advocate or learn more, please visit https://healthysavannah.org/ End
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