The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. (CHCB, Inc.) worked with WNED PBS to host a televised program, “Friday Night Fight! Knock Out COVID!" on February 18. The goal of the 90-minute program was to engage the community on COVID-19, help dispel myths about the virus and the vaccine, and, ultimately, encourage new vaccinations. Viewers could ask questions via phone, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter during the program, which aired live from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on WNED PBS and continued live on WNED PBS Facebook. The program was sponsored by the Community Health Care Association of New York State.
Dr. LaVonne Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, CHCB, Inc., shared that 20 patients visited CHCB, Inc. health centers on February 19 to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. “They told our staff that after they saw the “Friday Night Fight!” program, they had to come in to get vaccinated,” Dr. Ansari said.
Hosted by Claudine Ewing, anchor of local NBC affiliate WGRZ-TV, “Friday Night Fight!” began with a broadcast of CHCB, Inc.’s documentary “Fight For Good: One Body, One Soul,” then shifted to live discussion with speakers. In addition, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) Administrator Brooks-LaSure provided remarks.
View the program on WNED PBS’ YouTube channel.