2023 Annual Meeting
Join us on October 27, 2023, for the Coalition's third annual meeting! Our annual meeting serves as an organizing vehicle for immunization stakeholders from across Virginia to discuss challenges and threats to immunization rates, including ‘grassroots and grasstips’ advocacy; receive professional education and information on statewide immunization trends and best practices; engage in developing strategies to improve immunization rates across the Commonwealth. Invited speakers will share national trends, state/local level trends, as well as needs and best practices and how coalition members can get engaged.
This meeting is an opportunity to build connectivity across our community by:
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Reviewing and celebrating the work of the Coalition and its members.
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Identifying future threats to immunization rates in Virginia and opportunities to address them.
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Providing information and education on immunization topics relevant to current vaccination trends in Virginia.
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Receiving Live Continuing Education Credits for Pharmacists, Nurses, and Physicians.
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Galvanizing members around shared immunization goals and strategies to meet them.
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Strengthening collaboration across members through networking opportunities.
Venue
Massey Conference Center Auditorium
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
1800 Lakeside Avenue Henrico, VA, 23228
Lodging
Hampton Inn & Suites Virginia Center
1101 Technology Park Drive
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
If you are interested in spending the night locally before and/or after the conference, ImmunizeVA has booked a block of rooms at a nearby hotel for the nights of Thursday, October 26, and Friday, October 27.
To make a reservation please call (804) 261-2266 and mention ImmunizeVA for the preferred rate ($129 + tax per night).
Agenda
This year’s program will focus on the theme ”RISE: Routine Immunizations on Schedule for Everyone" and will feature presentations from leading immunization and policy experts:
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) through the joint providership of Eastern Virginia Medical School and ImmunizeVA. Eastern Virginia Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Eastern Virginia Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Dr. Laurie Forlano
Dr. Daniel Salmon
Christy Gray, MPH
Abby Bownas
Delegate Eilleen Filler-Corn
June Laffey
Registration
Each year ImmunizeVA strives to provide annual meeting attendees with high-quality and engaging presentations, access to new tools and resources, and opportunities to connect with other immunization advocates.
This year ImmunizeVA is charging a $25 registration fee, which includes:
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Presentations from nationally recognized speakers
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The opportunity to earn CEUs
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Breakfast and lunch
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Admission to the Botanical Gardens
ImmunizeVA is able to offer assistance if cost is a barrier to attending the meeting, including free attendance for students, medical residents, and Community Health Workers.
Please contact us for more information at immunizeva@institutephi.org
*Individuals must be fully vaccinated and not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms in order to attend in person. We will have COVID-19 safety guidelines in place, and will continue to monitor the spread and make adjustments to the event plan as needed.
