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COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Resources

March 1, 2022

During this coronavirus pandemic, the NNED wants to ensure that its members are informed about federal financial support programs for individuals and small businesses that may be economically impacted, upcoming events in regards to COVID-19, and the latest articles and studies on COVID-19. These programs have been renewed with additional funding and guidance.

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources:

Additional Resources:

  • Morehouse School of Medicine National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) – The NCRN is created for community, by community to ensure the diverse needs of our nation are understood and addressed. The NCRN collaborates with non-profits, corporate companies, academic institutions, health centers, hospital systems, faith-based organizations, and federal agencies to provide critical culturally relevant resources to communities who are experiencing the greatest negative outcomes from the Coronavirus Pandemic.
  • HHS Leadership COVID-19 Q&A Excerpts – With the disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic among racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native communities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership has responded to several questions addressing various issues in media interviews, public town halls and press conferences, and other virtual events. In an effort to provide substantive questions and credible responses for clinicians, providers, partners and stakeholders, HHS Office of Minority Health has compiled the following excerpts of HHS leadership’s responses related to COVID-19 and vaccines.
  • The COVID-19 Community Corps – The HHS COVID-19 public education campaign is a national initiative to increase public confidence in and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines while reinforcing basic prevention measures such as mask wearing and social distancing. Through a nationwide network of trusted messengers and consistent, fact-based public health messaging, the campaign helps the public make informed decisions about their health and COVID-19, including steps to protect themselves and their communities.

Funding Support:

  • The Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation to health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. This loan will provide economic relief to small businesses and non-profit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. 
  • The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund  – is providing providers who bill Medicare fee-for-service in order to provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds are allocated proportional to providers’ share of 2018 patient revenue. Applications are currently open for Phase 2 General Distribution funding for Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), dental providers, and certain Medicare providers. 
  • Lifeline – is a federal program that helps lower the cost of monthly phone or Internet service for low-income consumers. Lifeline is especially important during the pandemic to help Americans connect to loved ones, telework, search for jobs, and participate in remote learning and telehealth. 
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – is continuously providing support and resources to citizens across America. Stay connected and up to date on the latest guidance and resources provided by the SBA.

Articles and Studies:

This page will be updated on a regular basis. Last updated July, 2022.

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