VEAP Spotlight

SCI Says Farewell to VEAP Grant, But Our Commitment to Health Equity Continues! For the past three years, Social Capital Inc. (SCI) has been proud to be a part of the Vaccine Equity & Access Program (VEAP), funded by the CDC in partnership with Community Catalyst. Through this grant-funded program, Read more…

We’re wrapping up the month of April by joining the global community in celebrating World Immunization Week (April 24th-30th)! World Immunization Week, observed annually during the last week of April, unites the world in celebrating the power of vaccines to protect people of all ages. This year’s theme, Humanly Possible, Read more…

As you may have heard, the US has been experiencing a concerning rise in measles cases. As of April 12, 2024, there have been 121 confirmed cases, a significant increase from the 62 confirmed cases reported just three weeks earlier on March 22nd. For perspective, in 2023 there were only Read more…

Happy Spring! March is Women’s History Month so this week we’re wrapping up the month by spotlighting important vaccines for women, recognizing the amazing women behind the COVID-19 vaccine, and sharing resources about historic female pioneers in health and medicine. Keep reading for valuable health info, inspiring stories, and resources Read more…

Recently had COVID-19 but not up-to-date on the latest COVID vaccine? Here’s what you need to know about getting vaccinated for added protection. Even if you’ve already had COVID-19, getting vaccinated gives you an extra layer of defense against the virus. Vaccination after recovery reduces your chances of getting sick Read more…

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released clearer and easier-to-follow recommendations to help you protect yourself and your community from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here’s the key takeaway: The CDC is shifting to a unified approach for managing these common illnesses. This means the Read more…

As we honor and celebrate Black History Month this February, we wanted to close out the month with a focus on a topic of significant importance here at VEAP – health equity in the African American community. Read below as we look at the unique challenges of health disparities among Read more…

As we head into the chilly month of February we hope you’re keeping warm and healthy this winter. We are well into the winter respiratory season and with it comes a heightened prevalence of RSV, flu, and COVID-19 nationwide.  A concerning factor is the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, Read more…