KIPP Colorado Public Schools and Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting to Host "One School, One Vaccine at a Time" Clinic

KIPP Colorado Public Schools and Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting to Host "One School, One Vaccine at a Time" Clinic

Denver, CO - July 30, 2024 – KIPP Colorado Public Schools, in partnership with Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is proud to announce the launch of the "One School, One Vaccine at a Time" campaign. This initiative aims to promote community wellness through targeted vaccination efforts, focusing on accessibility and culturally relevant communication.

The campaign will kick off with two childhood vaccination and well-child check-up events on August 3, 2024, held at KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy. Media members are invited to join these events to learn more about this commitment to public health.

Event Details:

Location One: KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School

• Date: August 3, 2024

• Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Location: 4635 Walden St, Denver, CO 80249 (Parking lot)

Location Two: KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy

• Date: August 3, 2024

• Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Location: 375 S Tejon St, Denver, CO 80223 (Parking lot)

Impact:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many communities were identified as 'vaccine hesitant.' Programs like "One School, One Vaccine at a Time" have shown that addressing cultural relevance, trust, and accessibility can significantly increase vaccination rates. This initiative has already facilitated over 35,000 vaccinations, distributed 180,000 COVID-19 testing kits, and provided 90,000 masks nationwide. By bringing vaccinations and routine immunizations directly to schools, the program strategically removes barriers to accessibility and builds confidence through thoughtful, culturally relevant relationships.

About KIPP Colorado Public Schools:

KIPP Colorado Public Schools educates more than 2,500 students from ECE-3 to 12th grade across six free, college-preparatory public charter schools in Southwest and Far Northeast Denver. For more information, please visit https://kippcolorado.org/.

About Latino Health Equity Consulting:

CEO Julissa Soto, and KIPP Colorado board member, has spearheaded impactful community-based interventions, resulting in over 35,000 vaccinations, 180,000 COVID-19 testing kits, and 90,000 masks distributed nationwide. Her groundbreaking strategies have garnered widespread recognition, including awards from prestigious organizations and commendations from Governor Jared Polis and U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper. Over the past three years, her consultancy has facilitated over 300 community-based vaccine clinics, marking a significant contribution to public health efforts.

Join us in promoting community wellness and ensuring our children have a healthy start to the school year. Together, we can make a difference—one school, one vaccine at a time.