IPPSR's first Public Policy Forum of 2021 examines questions regarding distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine throughout Michigan’s communities large and small.
The nation’s first cases of COVID-19, were first reported in January 2020. 
Cases quickly spread to Michigan. Now, new COVID-19 vaccines shipments are on their way across the country, and Michigan is seeing its first doses.
Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research featured r a panel of those involved in COVID-19 vaccine distribution to discuss state and local efforts.
“We see this IPPSR Forum as a vital opportunity to share information about the pandemic and efforts to stem its spread through distribution of COIVID-19 vaccines,” said Matt Grossmann, IPPSR Director and MSU political scientist.
IPPSR Public Policy Forum speakers include three specialists at the center of the COIVID-19 vaccine rollout and distribution:
- Linda S. Vail, MPA, Health Officer, Ingham County Health Department
- Ruthanne Sudderth, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, Michigan Health & Hospital Association
- Debra Furr-Holden, Ph.D., C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health, Associate Dean for Public Health Integration and Director of the Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions, Co-Director, Healthy Flint Research Coordinating Center, Michigan State University.
See presentations and a complete videotaping of the IPPSR Public Policy Forum.
Our remaining Public Policy Forums are set for Wednesday, March 24, 2021, and Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
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