Virtual Lunch and Learn: Back-to-School Vaccines & Child Wellbeing Checks

Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett recently hosted its first-ever virtual Lunch and Learn, led by CEO Shameka Allen and Registered Nurse Erin Koch. They provided an overview of the clinic’s mission and services, with a focus on Back-to-School Vaccines and Child Wellbeing Checks. You can watch it today.

Here’s a breakdown of the conversation:

0:00 – 5:00 – Good Samaritan Gwinnett CEO Shameka Allen introduces Good Samaritan Gwinnett, highlighting its 20-year history and role as one of the largest charitable care providers in Gwinnett.

5:00 – 10:00 – Introduction of Erin Koch, RN at Good Samaritan Gwinnett.

10:00 – 15:00 – Overview of Good Samaritan Gwinnett’s back-to-school vaccination process, child wellness visits and school screenings, and dental services as a part of the back-to-school prep.

15:00 – 20:00 – Explanation of how Good Samaritan Gwinnett handles health records, including for international patients, and unique challenges, such as working with families who have no previous vaccination records.

20:00 – 25:00 – Continuation of the vaccination process, including interpretation of international vaccination records and addressing vaccination gaps.

25:00 – 30:00 – Description of how Good Samaritan Gwinnett ensures children receive all necessary vaccinations, even those new to the U.S. or with limited healthcare experience.

30:00 – 35:00 – Mention of services for adults.

35:00 – 40:00 – Example of handling complex cases, including pediatric patients with significant healthcare needs, and referrals to specialty services.

40:00 – 45:00 – Q&A session begins with questions about the cost of services and specifics about the dental program.

45:00 – 50:00 – Continuation of Q&A, including costs for dental exams, process for handling new patients, and referrals for mental health services.

50:00 – 55:00 – Further discussion on referrals for specialty care, especially for pediatric patients.

55:00 – 60:00 – Final remarks and thank you.

We invite everyone to listen to the full conversation and learn more about Good Samaritan Gwinnett’s mission and how we help families with the Back to School prep.