Missouri CEAL

Two papers authored by members of the Health Communication Research Laboratory were included in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) special supplement, Leveraging the Power of Communities During Public Health Emergencies. Written in collaboration with community partners, the two papers feature the team’s community-engaged research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check them out online, or visit http://www.hcrl.wustl.edu.

The two articles are:

"Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy With Community Distribution of Conversation Cards"
Matthew W. Kreuter, Taylor Butler, Hannah Kinzer, Tyla Carter, Penina Acayo Laker, Charlene Caburnay, Ayokunle Olagoke, Karen Skinner, Damon Broadus and Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis

"Outreach to Low-Income Homebound Older Adults to Increase Access to COVID-19 Self-Test Kits, Missouri, 2022"
Karen E. Skinner, Anneliese Stoever, John R. Zakibe, Taylor Butler and Matthew W. Kreuter

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It's that time of year! 🎉🗓️

iHeard is spending the last 12 days of 2023 reflecting on our work and sharing new insights about what St. Louisans heard this year. We surveyed 200+ St. Louisans each week and asked questions about health information.

What have you heard about health in your community this year?

The rate of RSV infection is high right now in MO. Be on the lookout for these signs that your child needs immediate medical attention. An RSV immunization for infants and a vaccine for pregnant people is available and could help protect against hospitalizations.

The rate of RSV infection is rising right now in MO. An RSV immunization for infants and a vaccine for pregnant people is available and could help protect against hospitalizations. Check local vaccination options today!

The rate of RSV infection is rising right now in MO. An RSV vaccine for older adults is available and could help protect against hospitalizations. Check local vaccination options today!

Are you or a loved one dealing with Long COVID? Join our Long COVID information panel to get informed and share your feedback!

Panel members will:
1. Receive brief informational Long COVID messages every other week
2. Share their feedback by answering quick questions about messages and complete periodic follow-up surveys
3. Receive a gift card for each survey completed.

iHeard partners with community organizations across sectors: public health, healthcare, social services, education, libraries, neighborhood associations, and more. Any organization having direct contact with community members is a potential iHeard partner! Follow us today .

There is a growing mental health crisis among American teens, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. We need your help to identify, evaluate and create easy-to-use, engaging resources for opening a dialogue about youth mental health in St. Louis. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, please reach out with your name and contact information via DM, or email [email protected].

There is a growing mental health crisis among American teens, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. We need your help to identify, evaluate and create easy-to-use, engaging resources for opening a dialogue about youth mental health in St. Louis.

Our team here at Missouri CEAL is beginning a project to distribute local mental health conversation starters in the St. Louis area. We aim to: help open communication about mental health among adults and kids, share resources with partner organizations and local community members, and evaluate our existing materials.

Image 1: A Co-Creation panel member places a post-it on the activity board. (June 2023)
Image 2: Co-Creation panel members converse during the “Discovery” Workshop. (May 2023)
Image 3: Liz Kramer of the Public Design Bureau leads students through a set of ideation activities. (April 2023)
Image 4: Co-Creation panel members discuss their warmup drawings during a prototyping session. (July 2023)

Are you or a loved one dealing with Long COVID? Join our Long COVID information panel to get informed and share your feedback!

Panel members will:
1. Receive brief informational Long COVID messages every other week
2. Share their feedback by answering quick questions about messages and complete periodic follow-up surveys
3. Receive a gift card for each survey completed.

iHeard sends a weekly alert to community partners highlighting top findings and priorities , accurate health information, and local resources to support a community-wide response. In addition, we create ready-to-share media assets that can be distributed by community partners and local trusted messengers.

To sign up for weekly alerts, visit iheardstl.org.