That’s why National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity joined forces with NOVA ScriptsCentral to launch the Community Pharmacist Ambassador program — to train pharmacists to serve as community health educators outside of the pharmacy, providing sound health information and increasing public recognition of the vital role pharmacists can play in health promotion.
The first initiative is “Mission:Flu” — since flu vaccination is vital during the 2021-22 influenza season. Given continued flu vaccine inequities, more severe illness and hospitalization is likely to place patients and health systems, especially those in vulnerable communities, at risk as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Mission:Flu
Are you a pharmacist who wants to help your community during this challenging time?
The online training program consists of self-paced online modules that provide up-to-date information on the flu and vaccines this year, as well as information about communicating effectively in public settings and speaking with people of color.
Upon completion, you will be provided information on health education opportunities in your community.
Additional modules will become available in the future as well, focused on key health issues that pharmacists can help educate about and manage.
There are structural and systemic inequities in the healthcare system that can affect health outcomes for patients. Flu vaccination rates are significantly lower among Black and Hispanic populations, which leads to increased hospitalizations.
It’s vital to educate your community on the importance of getting vaccinated. Sign up today!
