VaxConnect will host a “Baby Shower” Wellness Event on Saturday, November 16, at the Wesley Foundation, 1325 West University Drive in Macomb at 4 pm.
The event will celebrate maternal and child health with baby-themed games, small giveaways, and helpful information on vaccines, wellness, and family care.
VaxConnect is a new awareness campaign launched by a group of graduate students at Western Illinois University (WIU) is stepping up to combat vaccine misinformation. The six-month project aims to enhance vaccine confidence, dispel myths, and promote access among students and the surrounding community.
The student-led initiative, coordinated through the Health Sciences Graduate Students Association (HSGSA), is funded by a $2,500 grant from the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) and supported by the Wesley Foundation, a faith-based organization on campus. Students interested in volunteering or learning more about Vax Connect can contact the Health Sciences Graduate Students Association (HSGSA) or reach out through the Wesley Foundation at WIU.
