Equity task force created to make COVID-19 vaccine available to all communities

WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (DCH) acknowledged concerns raised by many members of the community regarding equitable vaccine distribution. DCH has implemented an equity task force and partnered with community organizations that serve low-income and hard to reach populations.

With these efforts well underway, county health officials want to thank residents that have stepped up to help those in need.

“We are a community,” said Public Health Officer Dr. Daniel Kaminsky. “We can reach out to friends, family and neighbors, people who we think might need help.”

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