Community Health Workers Town Hall Series
The Community Health Workers Town Hall Series aims to provide helpful information and practical resources about COVID-19 vaccines and other viruses to community health workers serving Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, and the South Bronx. The goal of the Town Hall series is to address issues of COVID-19 including vaccine hesitancy, access, and distribution and impacts on community.
The Community Health Workers Town Hall Series is organized by community health workers in collaboration with the Columbia Community Wellness Center, the CUIMC Office of Community Service Programs, the CUIMC Office of Government and Community Affairs, and the Center for Community Health Navigation of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Ambulatory Care Network. The effort is co-led by Dr. Olajide Williams and Dr. Rafael A. Lantigua.
All webinars are recorded and available to watch below.
"What's New in COVID Vaccines?" and "What Medical Conditions Increase the Risk of Death from COVID-19 and Why?" - April 4, 2024
At the September 2024 Community Health Workers Town Hall, CUIMC/NYP health experts presented on “What's New in COVID Vaccines?" and "What Medical Conditions Increase the Risk of Death from COVID-19 and Why?" Watch the Town Hall.
COVID-19 Vaccine, Cardiovascular Health - September 21, 2023
At the September 2023 Community Health Workers Town Hall, CUIMC/NYP health experts presented on “The Effectiveness of the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Era of the New EG.5 Strain” and “Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Health”. Watch the Town Hall.
How can we move forward from COVID-19? - May 18, 2023
Medical professionals from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian joined community health workers to answer questions on how we can move forward from COVID-19 and the lessons learned. We shared a community-facing video Vaxx Up at 49:30 that promotes vaccination. Please email us at ocsp-admin@cumc.columbia to recieve a link to download the video.
Watch the Town Hall here.
Long COVID, Mental Wellness, and Burnout - February 9, 2023
Medical professionals from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian joined community health workers to share information on Long COVID and how we can develop resilience while facing the community impacts of COVID.
Watch the Town Hall here.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Other Viruses - November 17, 2022
Medical professionals from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian joined community health workers to share information on COVID-19 variants, vaccines, and more.
Watch the Town Hall here.
COVID-19 Vaccine - March 4, 2021
Community health workers, local leaders, and medical experts discussed questions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.
Watch the Town Hall here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit - April 8, 2021
Community health workers were invited to refine and review a toolkit covering COVID-19 vaccine access and hesitancy.
Watch the Town Hall here.
Post-COVID Syndrome - May 6, 2021
Community Health Workers and community partners were invited to a Town Hall discussion on Post-COVID Syndrome led by medical professionals of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Watch the Town Hall here.
COVID-19 and Mental Health – June 3, 2021
Join us for an interactive discussion about COVID-19 and mental health led by medical professionals from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Watch the Town Hall here.
