Speakers: Dawn Tuckey; Lisa Edgerton- Johnston; Dayson Marar; Jyou; Chima Mbakwem, M.S.H.S., PGCF
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Join the Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis, TB Elimination Alliance, Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), and National Tuberculosis Coalition of America as they examine the Kansas experience to highlight how collaboration, trust-building, and aligned public health efforts can strengthen TB response and inform elimination work beyond a single jurisdiction.
Description
This session highlights the critical impact of community leadership and engagement during the Kansas TB outbreak. It showcases how grassroots initiatives—driven by trusted community partners and members—are essential for building trust, encouraging participation, and shaping an effective response.
The discussion also examines how state and local health departments, federal agencies, and national organizations complement community-led efforts to ensure successful TB testing, treatment, and ongoing care.
Speakers share practical lessons, locally informed strategies, and insights on strengthening partnerships between communities and government agencies—providing approaches that inform TB elimination efforts nationwide.
Target Audience
This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, healthcare professionals, and advocates working in or with a public health.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how community leadership and engagement influence trust-building, participation, and response effectiveness during TB outbreaks.
- Identify strategies for integrating state, local, and federal resources with community-led initiatives.
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Apply lessons learned from the Kansas TB outbreak to strengthen community-government partnerships
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