Public Health On Call: 303 – A Digital Problem With An Old-School Solution: COVID-19 Vaccinations in San Francisco

Early in the vaccine rollouts, 14 clinics in the San Francisco Health Network texted their most vulnerable patients a webform to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Dr. Anna Robert, director of primary care, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how the webform went viral with people from all over the Bay area taking appointments meant for specific individuals, how the clinics addressed the…

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What a great interview with my friend and @JohnsHopkinsSPH DrPH alumna, Anna Robert, on how she and her San Francisco Health colleagues have done the hard work to improve coverage and vaccine equity at the same time! It takes effort and commitment! https://t.co/ES9r4DzAAR

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