Alisa Ainbinder and Maddie Press to present at COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant Reverse Site Visit

March 11, 2024

Alisa Ainbinder and Maddie Press will facilitate a skill-building workshop at the COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant Reverse Site Visit at the end of this month. Their workshop is called, Implementing Equitable Procurement Practices: An Innovative Way for State Health Agencies to Engage Community Partners.


The COVID-19 Health Disparities Grant Reverse Site Visit brings together grant recipients who are a part of the National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities to share experiences and learn new skills to support their work across the four key strategy areas. OT21-2103 grant recipients and their partners will have the opportunity to lead and participate in peer-sharing sessions that highlight lessons learned, successes and challenges, and innovations in adapting and implementing evidence-informed practices. The convening will also feature skill-building workshops where grant recipients take part in interactive learning and small group discussions focused on practical applications of tools and resources. Learn more.


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