Voices from Alabama CEAL

This is our new normal...

Voices from Alabama CEAL

Pastor Mike McClure, Jr. is one of many individuals across the state speaking out and encouraging others to take the COVID-19 vaccination. He shares his strong feelings for his own children and family and recognizes that others need to make their own decisions to protect themselves and their community.

The Alabama Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities is an NIH-funded, state-based outreach and engagement effort in communities that have been hardest hit by COVID-19. This team of community members and researchers; is addressing the myths, misinformation, distrust, and skepticism surrounding COVID-19. AL CEAL is removing barriers to testing and vaccination, and working to earn back the peoples’ trust of the scientific community.

Through their website, communities can access information on vaccination status, ongoing efforts and educational content about: how were the vaccines made, flu vaccines vs COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine effectiveness and safety, myths and misconceptions, and heart-felt sentiments from physicians and researchers. By educating the communities, more people are receiving up to date information and answers from healthcare professionals.

As part of their active and compassionate approach to COVID -19 vaccine awareness, AL CEAL is giving community members from across the state the chance to share and hear real COVID experiences.

Pastor Mike is one of many individuals using the platform to share his story. He continues, “I believe this is what is necessary for us to move forward in this new normal.”

For more information, visit: sites.uab.edu/ceal/voices/#tell-your-covid-story