New Coronavirus Trusted Community Connectors Announced In Ramsey County

Roseville MN

15 March, 2022

10:07 PM

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Press release from Ramsey County Government: March 10, 2022 Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health has announced a renewed partnership with eight community organizations to serve as Trusted Community Connectors by providing accurate and timely COVID-19 information. The Trusted Community Connectors are partnering with Public Health to ensure the county's diverse racial, ethnic and cultural communities are informed about COVID-19 vaccines and county resources. Building on earlier county initiatives, the Trusted Community Connectors over the next several months will: Provide accurate and timely COVID-19 vaccine information through targeted outreach.Help residents connect directly to vaccine, testing and health resource in Ramsey County.Build upon existing vaccination rates, reaching our racially and ethnically diverse communities, including families with children 5 to 11-years-old and other youths. View the list of partners Partners will assess the needs of their target population(s) and identify what topics and messages are a priority for promotion. They will then use a variety of engagement strategies and communications channels to reach the community. Advancing racial and health equity and effective community engagement is an integral part of Ramsey County's COVID-19 response. Funding for Trusted Community Connectors has been provided through the county's COVID-19 Racial Equity and Community Engagement Response Team (RECERT). This press release was produced by Ramsey County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.