Jeanné
Portoghese,
Masters Community Health
Community Programs Coordinator
Hennepin Healthcare
Jeanné Rass Portoghese is a community programs coordinator for Pediatric Mobile Health of Hennepin Healthcare. Her professional interests are focused on public health and preventative healthcare for children and families, especially those who are underserved or experiencing barriers to care in traditional healthcare settings. Jeanné has a Masters in Community Health.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted childhood immunization rates and primary care utilization in addition to fracturing community trust in the healthcare system. Most recent data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that about 60% of Minnesota children between 24-35 months received all vaccinations in the childhood immunization series, while the Healthy People 2030 goal is a 90% coverage rate. In Minnesota’s most populous county, Hennepin County, vaccinations have yet to fully rebound to pre-pandemic levels; the disparities are particularly stark for certain racial and…