JMU staff consult with an Alum to bring public testing to Harrisonburg

Description

Consultation from IIHHS, CHBS, and the CSL office at JMU helped to make Coronavirus testing possible for the public on May 2, 2020. The testing will be held in partnership between the Virginia Department of Health, Sentara, and the City of Harrisonburg with a focus on serving diverse and under-served neighborhoods in the area. JMU faculty and staff provided feedback and knowledge from their leadership perspectives to consider the stigmatization of vulnerable populations, language interpreter assistance, and educational resources at the testing sites.

"RRR"

https://www.whsv.com/content/news/Free-COVID-19-testing--570027471.html

Web Presence

https://www.whsv.com/content/news/Free-COVID-19-testing--570027471.html

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Alums

Scope

Harrisonburg/Local/VA

Date

May 2, 2020

Frequency

One Time Only

Type of Partner

Government; Private Business

Primary Focus of Program

Health and Healthcare

Begin Date

5-2-2020

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement

Format

Committee

On/Off campus

Off campus

Academic Level of Engagement

Department, College