Category: Advocacy
Black History Month: Dr. William Augustus Hinton
February 1, 2022 - The following blog post is authored by Annaliese Collins, a public health major at Muhlenberg College, class of 2023. They are passionate about peer education, community health and wellness, and disease prevention. Black History Month Black History Month challenges Americans to learn more about the integral role that Black Americans have in the history of […]
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Black History Month: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly
February 1, 2022 - The following blog post is authored by Annaliese Collins, a public health major at Muhlenberg College, class of 2023. They are passionate about peer education, community health and wellness, and disease prevention. Black History Month Black History Month challenges Americans to learn more about the integral role that Black Americans have in the history of […]
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Black History Month: Henrietta Lacks
January 24, 2022 - The following blog post is authored by Annaliese Collins, a public health major at Muhlenberg College, class of 2023. They are passionate about peer education, community health and wellness, and disease prevention. Black History Month Black History Month challenges Americans to learn more about the integral role that Black Americans have in the history of […]
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Black History Month: Honoring Black Legacies in Health and Science
January 24, 2022 - The following blog post is authored by Annaliese Collins, a public health major at Muhlenberg College, class of 2023. They are passionate about peer education, community health and wellness, and disease prevention. As we come upon another February, the faces of great Black Americans will grace our screens. Black History Month challenges Americans to learn […]
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InFLUencer Nadine Gartner on Changing The Culture of Immunization
September 21, 2021 - Nadine Gartner is a mom, lawyer, and the founding executive director of Boost Oregon, a vaccination educational and advocacy organization. She believes in the power of sharing our stories and choosing love over fear. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the University of Michigan Law School, Nadine resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with […]
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FFF Institutes Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Policy For 2021-2022 Flu Season
August 18, 2021 - Families Fighting Flu was founded in 2004 by families whose loved ones died of influenza. We strive to increase awareness about the seriousness of the disease and to reduce the number of hospitalizations and deaths caused by the flu each year. Our goal is to increase flu vaccination rates for all people eligible to receive […]
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Families Fighting Flu Announces New Medical Advisor, Dr. Jeb Teichman
February 15, 2021 - Dr. Jeb Teichman has joined Families Fighting Flu as a Medical Advisor. Dr. Teichman spent a majority of his career as a pediatrician before transitioning to managed care. He currently is the Chief Medical Officer for United Healthcare Community Plan of Kentucky. Dr. Teichman understands the toll of flu not just from his work over […]
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2 Protects 2 Program Launches to Empower Expectant Mothers
January 19, 2021 - Families Fighting Flu is excited to announce the launch of the 2 Protects 2 educational program in collaboration with the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey (Partnership). The goal of this program is to promote flu and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations during pregnancy as these diseases pose significant risk to pregnant […]
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Don’t Delay, Fight Flu Today!
January 4, 2021 - This year more than ever, getting a flu shot is not just about protecting yourself, but also your family, loved ones and community. This flu season, we’ve created storytelling tools to help spread the word about how serious the flu can be, and the importance of seasonal vaccination, especially this flu season. Get involved and […]
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How You Can Make a Difference This Flu Season
December 16, 2020 - Families Fighting Flu was founded by families whose loved ones have suffered serious medical complications or died from influenza. We share our personal stories because we want everyone to understand that flu is unpredictable and potentially deadly, but can be prevented through annual flu vaccination. The Importance of Sharing Stories According to cognitive psychologist Jerome […]
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