HealthVine Updates
Winton Hills Community Vaccination Event: Cincinnati Children’s will be co-sponsoring a community vaccination event with Cincinnati Public Schools on March 3rd, 2022 from 5-7:30pm at Winton Hills Academy (5300 Winneste Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45232). Attendees will have an opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, in addition to flu vaccinations. This event is open to the public –no appointments necessary and walk-ins are welcomed.
COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program Expansion—Incentives & Provider Supports: The Ohio Department of Medicaid has extended its COVID-19 vaccine initiative for all eligible children 5-17 years of age through June 30, 2022. Ohio’s Medicaid Managed Care Organizations are offering both providers and members incentives to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates. A $100 gift card will be given to all members 5-17 years of age who receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination between now and June 30, 2022. HealthVine members can complete an online form to claim their incentive by visiting https://caresource.myvaccinecare.com/. Providers are eligible for $100 incentives for first, second, and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in their own office/ clinic.
Looking for resources to help talk to your patients about the COVID-19 vaccine? Access a recent Grand Rounds discussion on Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: A Framework for Communication here.