Mission
To foster comprehensive, sustained state and community programs
for the immunization of Ohio’s adults against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Ohio Immunization Partners for Healthy Adults (OIPHA), formerly known as Partners
for Healthy Seniors, was founded in 1996 “to foster comprehensive, sustained
state and community programs for the immunization of Ohio’s adults against
vaccine-preventable diseases.” To fulfill this mission, OIPHA strives to share
information on local and regional healthcare strategies and to ensure consistent
messaging to the senior population and their healthcare providers regarding recommended
immunizations.
The coalition includes statewide representation from many stakeholders in the healthcare
industry, including the Ohio Department of Health, Palmetto GBA, the Ohio Pharmacists
Association, the Ohio Hospital Association, and Ohio KePRO. Click
here or on the link in the left toolbar to see our list of partners.
Goals
- Disseminate adult immunization information to health professionals and their organizations through educational offerings and resources.
- Obtain a proclamation from Ohio’s Governor for National Adult Immunization Week.
- Engage Area Agency on Aging organizations, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) and physician practices to increase membership and promote all adult immunizations.
Meetings
We conduct regular meetings to discuss pertinent immunization and related healthcare
issues.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Thursday, October 7, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 4, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 2, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 6, 1:00 p.m.
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Resources
OIPHA strives to provide accurate, up-to-date information for healthcare providers
on immunization, including current composition dosing information, standing orders,
and administration forms. We also offer convenient pocket guides and brochures for
providers and patients. Click here to access immunization
resources.
For more information, or to find out how you can join OIPHA, please contact us at
prevention@ohqio.sdps.org.
This Web site was prepared by Ohio KePRO, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Ohio, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy.