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Better Together: Implementation of a Public Health Learning Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Partnering for Vaccine Equity program was developed during the COVID-19 public health emergency to fund more than 500 community-based organizations working to improve vaccine equity. Organizations were supported by a virtual learning community where members received tailored learning content, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and resources that facilitated deployment of vaccine-related programming during a dynamic pandemic. Process evaluation metrics indicate successful implementation of the learning community. The virtual learning community model can be duplicated to address other public health issues. ( Am J Public Health. 2025;115(4):469–472. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307965 )

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2024.307965

Authors: Kristen M. Brown, Brigette Courtot, Zara Porter, Sofia Hinojosa

Institution: Urban Institute

Language: English

Topic: Health Policy Implementation Science

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Partnerships for the goals, Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention