TAPI Program Areas & Projects

Advocacy

TAPI supports and advocates for evidence-based public health practices and policies, as well as the promotion of immunizations to prevent diseases for healthier communities. We routinely meet and educate state legislators, and during the legislative session, we host biweekly Advocacy Committee calls to discuss relevant legislation. If you or your organization would like to become involved at the state or local level, visit our Advocacy page and our grassroots advocacy partner, Arizona Families for Vaccines.

Big Shots for Arizona Awards Dinner

Each year, TAPI hosts the Big Shots for Arizona Awards Dinner recognition event. This celebration recognizes organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves by improving the health and wellness of Arizona’s communities and the lives of Arizona children through increasing immunization rates. Practices are honored with the Toddler Cloud Award or Teen Cloud Award, recognizing 90% or above immunization rates in their offices. We also highlight individuals and organizations doing amazing work to increase the health of our communities with our Big Shot Awards. The dinner features over 350 attendees. You can view all our recent winners here.

Community Awareness

TAPI's Community Reach

TAPI works in the community in a variety of ways to provide evidence based vaccine education. This includes:

  • Parent education materials explaining the benefits of vaccines
  • Participating in state-wide community events
  • Offering trainings to commuity members and organziations that work directly with the community
  • Developing and sharing social media resources and messaging for vaccine education
  • Diseminating toolkits to public health, community health workers, medical assistants and more

Education

10 Things Parents Need to Know about Why We Immunize

“10 Things Parents Need to Know about Why We Immunize” is a 1.5-hour training that introduces parents and trainers to 10 science-centered, evidence-based concepts about why parents should vaccinate their children. It answers common questions and misconceptions surrounding vaccines and helps people distinguish facts from myths. Participants will also be provided credible vaccine resources online for parents. We offer CEUs for medical assistants, registered nurses, social workers, and certified health education specialists (CHES).

Training on Immunization Practice Strategies (TIPS)

TAPI, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services Immunization Program, presents free training that improves immunization practices in public and private providers’ offices. Participants receive valuable information on immunization friendly office practices, vaccine handling, state requirements, how to give shots, and the state immunization registry. For more information or to see the schedule, visit our Provider Page or call 602-288-7568 for more information.

Medical Billing and Reimbursement Program

TAPI has a statewide billing program that assists county health departments and other public-sector programs in obtaining reimbursement from insurance companies for services provided to insured clients. The aim of this billing program is to help sustain safety-net services. Contat us at 602-288-7568 with any questions.