Local Coalitions

Augusta Flu Crew

The staff of the Central Shenandoah Health District and the Augusta Medical Center work together to offer the communities of Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg and surrounding areas education about influenza and access to influenza vaccine.

Main Contact

Deborah Bundy-Carpenter, RN, BSN
Nurse Epidemiologist
Central Shenandoah Health District
Augusta-Staunton Health Department
540.332.7830 ext. 306

The Crater Immunization Partnership

The Crater Immunization Partnership is comprised of volunteers from both the Hopewell Immunization Partnership and the Petersburg Immunization Partnership. Health professionals, community agencies and concerned individuals meet to improve immunization rates in their communities.

Website

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Main Contact

Matthew Killorin
Health Educator
Petersburg Health Department
804.863.1652 ext. 8958

Tidewater Immunization Project (TIP)

TIP is a local chapter of Project Immunize Virginia that works together to promote timely immunizations across the lifespan in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Coalition members representing hospitals, health departments, health agencies, businesses, and others meet monthly to work on immunization education and advocacy issues.

Main Contact

piv@evms.edu Michelle Charters
Director, PIV
Eastern Virginia Medical School
757.668.6435

About Local Coalitions

Several areas in Virginia have local immunization coalitions that work to increase immunizations in their communities. Some focus on one topic such as influenza while others work to promote vaccines for all.

Interested in Joining a Local Coalition?

If you are interesting in joining one of these local coalitions, please call or e-mail the Contact Person listed for more information. They will be happy to discuss the coalition’s mission, projects, meeting dates, and member roles.