COVID-19 Vaccine: Trust and Communication

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Americans is a top priority for federal and local health officials. However, among the many obstacles in distributing and administering this vaccine, the ability to communicate reliably is proving to be a challenge.

From countering disinformation and building public trust, to reaching disadvantaged communities and broadband deserts – governments at all levels must find a way to engage, educate and get the vaccination message out to all Americans.

What are the key principles of effective communication in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine? How can we reach all communities with accurate information, especially those who are skeptical about the vaccine?

The Hill will convene leading public officials, health professionals and communication experts for a discussion on the value of fact-based health communication and building trust in the COVID-19 vaccine.

Thursday, March 4, 2021

1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT

Speakers:

• Mayra E. Alvarez, President, The Children’s Partnership; Member, Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
• Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, Director, UNC Center for Health Equity Research & Kenan Distinguished Professor of Social Medicine, UNC
• Eric Garcetti, Mayor, Los Angeles, CA
• Jim Justice , Governor, West Virginia
• Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, Director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, NIH
• Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, Ad Council
• Andy Slavitt, Senior Advisor, White House COVID Response Team

Sponsor Perspective:

• Mark Hynes, CEO, Granicus
• Van Jones, CNN Host; Founder, Dream Corps

Moderator:

• Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large, The Hill

Questions for our speakers? Join the conversation using @TheHillEvents and #TheHillVaccine.

Sponsored by Granicus