DC Health, MSDC Seeking Vaccine Speakers October 16, 2023

MSDC and DC Health are seeking physician volunteers to help DC residents feel comfortable with receiving routine vaccinations like RSV and COVID-19.

In 2021, MSDC partnered with DC Health to create a physician speakers' bureau. These volunteers spoke at community events, ANC meetings, and school gatherings to explain that COVID vaccines were safe and everyone able should be vaccinated. This program helped connect physicians with close to 20 community events.

DC Health is modifying the program to connect health professionals with community events to share the benefits of RSV, flu, COVID, and other vaccines. Community groups contact DC Health asking for a physician speaker, and DC Health would contact MSDC seeking a physician with a background and experience that matches well with the group.

Details:

1. Events may be in-person or virtual, depending on the setting.
2. Most events will provide 4 or more weeks of notice to allow time to fit into your schedule.
3. Requests will come from MSDC and MSDC will help with details, including working with DC Health.
4. There is no obligation to speak if opportunities do not fit your schedule.
5. There is no monetary compensation, but volunteers will be recognized at the Capital Healthcare Honors plus you will have the joy of helping people know vaccines are safe and important.

To volunteer, please contact hay@msdc.org to learn more or share your name.