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The EXCITE Newsletter

June 4th, 2025


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EXCITE Curriculum Lunch and Learn Series- Monday!

The current focus of EXCITE is to integrate immunization into Extension programs focused on health. Clientele join for the topics that interest them and immunization education talking points are integrated into the curriculum. We are inviting all educators to consider this integrated messaging in the following curriculum. Join these sessions to see how it works!

June 8th: How to Talk to Your Doctor about Vaccines: Learn, Understand, Decide
This session will highlight the “How to Talk to Your Doctor” curriculum, designed to help individuals build confidence in communicating with healthcare providers and making informed health decisions. Extension professionals and community educators are invited to learn how to implement and evaluate this curriculum to support informed decision-making and meaningful health conversations.
REGISTER FOR THE SERIES HERE

June 23rd: Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
The curriculum creators from the University of Arizona will walk through the immunization education supplemental materials designed to accompany the CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Each supplement aligns with a DPP session and includes research-based, conversation-ready talking points that connect immunization to core program topics.  Diabetes Prevention Program coaches, and those interested in becoming coaches, are invited to learn how to implement and evaluate these materials within their programs.
REGISTER FOR THE SERIES HERE

Heather Wingo at NAIIS

EXCITE Receives National Recognition at NAIIS

Congratulations on the selection of University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service as the recipient of the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) – “Immunization Neighborhood Champion - Honorable Mention Winner."

EXCITE Health Agent Heather Wingo was present to accept the award on behalf of the program. Congratulations to Heather and the Arkansas EXCITE team for their great work connecting communities with trusted, research-based vaccine education. This is the third NAIIS recognition received by an EXCITE project and highlights the valuable role Cooperative Extension plays as a trusted partner within the immunization education ecosystem.

H5N1 Monthly Update for Extension

On June 16th, Utah State University will join the H5N1 Update to review their key resources and highlights of applied research and application strategies for the curriculum "Linking Animal and Human Health: Toolkits to use for Ag and Rural Audiences." The EXCITE H5N1 team will give updates on H5N1 and share resources! REGISTER FOR THE MONTHLY SESSION HERE

Thanks for your continued work on your projects, please let us know if you have any questions or how we can best serve you.

 

Best,

 

Dr. Michelle Rodgers
Extension Foundation

EXCITE Program Director
michellerodgers@extension.org

Dr. Jackie Wilkins
Extension Foundation
Associate Program Director
jackiewilkins@extension.org

Laura Downey 
Lead Evaluator and Associate Program Director
Lauradowney@extension.org

 

Should you need any accommodations to participate in EXCITE programming, please contact us at excite@extension.org. For budget questions please contact sponsoredprograms@extension.org. We recognize needs may change, we will do our best to accommodate changes as they occur.

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