Jennifer Donahue
WCAAP Communications Manager
WCAAP has been working hard to ensure pediatric health is represented in media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on children and adolescents. Thank you to these WCAAP members who have been in the news, helping to spread the word about immunization rates, kids’ mental health, school nurses, and getting kids back to school. If you missed them, watch/read below, and keep an eye out for more in the future:
Jasmin Zavala – KING 5 childhood immunizations
Jasmin Zavala – KING 5 back to school
Jasmin Zavala – Q13 back to school (video not yet available)
Yolanda Evans – KING 5 kids’ mental health
Elizabeth Meade – KIRO 7 back to school
Elizabeth Meade – KOMO 4 back to school (video not yet available)
Kristi Rice – Spokesman Review – importance of school nurses
Your chance to be in the spotlight: Are you interested in helping WCAAP with media appearances? Framing and leading public discussion and raising awareness about child health issues is an area of opportunity for WCAAP. Communications manager Jennifer Donahue is coordinating a media training session for WCAAP members who want to learn more about working with the media, handling interviews, and more. Please contact Jennifer if you are interested in participating!