University of Phoenix Nursing Faculty Participates in Arizona Public Health Association Health Equity Panel

Panel discussion will assess health equity in Covid-19 immunization reach

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Nursing faculty Sun Jones, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, who serves as the Systematic Plan for Evaluation and Curriculum leader, will join the first in a two-part panel series on Covid-19 and health equity hosted by Arizona Public Health Association (AZPHA) this Friday, October 8, 2021, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. PST.

The panel events, “Covid-19 & Health Equity in Arizona,” will be held in a virtual panel discussion format, in two parts: “Part I: How Are We Reaching Communities” on Friday, October 8, and “Part II: Where Is The Data Leading Us?” on Friday, October 22.

Dr. Jones works closely in support of the Phoenix area community to ensure vaccine and treatment access to its citizens.

“As a family nurse practitioner, I have noticed the challenges my Korean community members experienced in accessing healthcare, especially with the COVID-19 vaccination in the early months of this year. So, I have led and organized COVID-19 vaccination events for my Korean community members, as well as all Asian American Pacific Islander community members,” Sun Jones, DNP, RN, FNP-BC shares. “We had several very successful events in the valley and are still planning to continue our efforts. I look forward to sharing my experience and perspective on this panel.”

The series focuses on identifying equitable Covid testing and vaccination strategies, discussing vaccine hesitancy, and how to reach underserved populations and build relationships with priority populations.

The events are virtual and open to the public, and registration is available in the Upcoming Events section of the AZPHA website.

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