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    COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group

    Also known as:
    MDH COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group
    Active dates:2020-2021
    Authority:
    Established by Minnesota Department of Health
    Function:

    The advisory group was formed to help the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) make fair and strategic decisions for how the COVID-19 vaccine should be distributed when it becomes available.

    Membership:

    The advisory group is made up of external partners who represent key populations in the state, such as local public health, long-term care, pharmacy partners, diverse communities, and more. The following individuals serve on the advisory group:

    Kris Ehresmann, MDH, Infectious Disease
    Dr. Jill Amsberry, Minnesota Medical Association
    Kari Everson, LeadingAge Minnesota
    Dough Beardsley, Care Providers of Minnesota
    Dr. Nathan Chomilo, DHS Medicaid & MinnesotaCare
    Abigail Stoffel, Minnesota Hospital Association
    Lee Mork, ICSI Immunizations Workgroup
    Cody Wiberg, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
    Patty Graham, MIPAC/MN Council of Health Plans
    Pat Butler, White Earth Tribal Health
    Dr. Debra DeBruin, Minnesota COVID Ethics Collaborative
    Jackie Dionne, MDH, American Indian Health
    Danushka Wanduragala, MDH, COVID-19 Cultural, Faith, and Disability Communities
    Christine Lees, Dakota County Public Health
    Kristie Rathmanner, Wright County Public Health
    Therese Genis, Health Equity Advisory and Leadership Council
    Karen Herman, Disability Representative
    Dr. Melanie Swift, Mayo Clinic
    Internet resource:
    Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group, MDH
    Documents/Articles:
    COVID-19 Vaccines for School and Child Care Staff: Prioritization Considerations. State of Minnesota: Stay Safe MN, 1/18/2021.
    Jan. 11, 2021 Meeting Agenda: Phase 1b. Minnesota Department of Health, 1/11/2021.
    Jan. 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes: Phase 1b. Minnesota Department of Health, 1/11/2021.
    Dec. 30, 2020 Meeting Agenda: Phase 1b. Minnesota Department of Health, 12/30/2020.
    Dec. 30, 2020 Meeting Minutes: Phase 1b. Minnesota Department of Health, 12/30/2020.
    COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ. Minnesota Department of Health, December 2020.
    The daily coronavirus update: 22 more deaths as Minnesota officials lay groundwork for vaccine distribution. MinnPost, 12/1/2020.
    Nov. 5, 2020 Meeting Agenda: Phase 1a. Minnesota Department of Health, 11/5/2020.
    Nov. 5, 2020 Meeting Minutes: Phase 1a. Minnesota Department of Health, 11/5/2020.
    Interim COVID-19 Vaccination Plan: Executive Summary Draft. Minnesota Department of Health, 10/21/2020.
    Sept. 29, 2020 Meeting Agenda: Phase 1a. Minnesota Department of Health, 9/29/2020.
    Sept. 29, 2020 Meeting Minutes: Phase 1a. Minnesota Department of Health, 9/29/2020.
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 2020-2021.
    Record last updated: 11/30/2022
     

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