âScience is not politicalâ: Faculty discuss COVID-19 cases and vaccines
NKU COVID-19 cases have been tracked for the last year or so and have, overall, been low compared to the rest of the surrounding Northern Kentucky counties. However, steps still need to be taken to overcome this virus once and for all.
According to the Northern Kentucky Health Departmentâs website, COVID cases within NKUâs zip code (41099) spiked in the late summer and early fall months of 2020 and again in the winter months of 2020 and 2021. The highest peak of COVID cases around NKU occurred during the winter months when nearly 25 cases per 100,000 people were reported.
Vaccinations, graduations: UC events, vaccine walk-in clinics proof both can happen at the same time
After year of virtual graduation ceremonies, college life looked more pre-pandemic Friday on UC s Clifton campus Share Updated: 6:29 PM EDT Apr 30, 2021
After year of virtual graduation ceremonies, college life looked more pre-pandemic Friday on UC s Clifton campus Share Updated: 6:29 PM EDT Apr 30, 2021
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Show Transcript IN-PERSON GRADUATION CEREMONY IS NOT SOMETHING JACOB FITZSIMMONS WILL EVER TAKE FOR GRANTED STARTING TO HIT ME NOW FINALLY AFTER A LONG YEAR. IT’S VERY HEARTWARMING THAT WE’VE BEEN ABLE TO BE ABLE TO HAVE SUCH A CEREMONY WITH EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE TODAY UC IS HOSTING TWO COMMENCEMENT EVENTS AT NIPPERT STADIUM TODAY FOR NEARLY 7,000 STUDENTS COVID. OF CALLS ARE IN PLACE, WHICH IS NO PROBLEM FOR JACOB’S DAD. I JUST HOPE WE COULD DO SOMETHING OF THAT MADE IT NORMAL AND MADE IT ABOUT FAMILY AND ABOUT ACCOMPLISHME
âWe need fresh perspectiveâ: Healthcare officials turn to NKU vaccine idea challenge
Healthcare officials turn to NKU vaccine idea challenge By Drew Amman | April 27, 2021 at 6:54 AM EDT - Updated April 27 at 9:33 AM
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (FOX19) - Northern Kentucky University is evaluating the results from a vaccine idea challenge for students in the region.
NKUâs Institute for Health Innovation partnered with St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Northern Kentucky Health Department to set up this program focused on getting accurate and timely COVID-19 vaccination information to medically underserved communities.
The program calls for creative strategies to ensure equity and increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. Have an idea on how to get information on COVID-19 vaccines out there? Northern Kentucky University wants to hear it.
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NKU s Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) hosts Vaccine Idea Challenge
Challenge calls on regional college students to pitch their ideas for getting vaccine info to medically underserved communities
Teams will pitch their ideas in five-minute videos for a chance to win cash prizes
On April 26, finalists will compete in a live virtual event to pitch their proposals to a panel of judges
NKU s Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) is hosting the Vaccine Idea Challenge, which is calling on regional college students to pitch their ideas for getting accurate and timely COVID-19 vaccine information to medically underserved communities.