WIN’s membership consists of more than 400 public and private stakeholders who work to improve immunization rates across the lifespan by reducing the health and fiscal burden related to vaccine-preventable diseases in West Virginia. Membership in WIN is free and open to those with a passion for improving immunization rates in our state. Membership allows access to multiple training sessions, educational materials and networking opportunities.
WIN’s mission, core values and goals
WIN envisions a future in which all West Virginian’s from the newly born to adolescents to seniors will be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases thus improving the quality of life for all West Virginians. To achieve WIN’s mission, members work to foster comprehensive and sustained state and community programs for the immunization of West Virginia’s residents against vaccine preventable diseases throughout their lifespan.
WIN is guided by the following core values:
- Building partnerships and encouraging collaboration statewide
- Embracing creativity and innovation
- Honoring diversity through inclusion
- Responding to cultural, ethnic and community differences, needs and expectations
- Targeting resources based on data, research and best practices
- Expecting excellence
The goals that guide the development of WIN’s strategic plan are:
- Immunization Registry. Increase the percentage of public and private provider sites in West Virginia who participate in the registry.
- Provider Quality Assurance. Ensure that all providers have accurate, up-to-date information on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization issues.
- Service Delivery. Ensure that immunization services are readily accessible to West Virginians of all ages, especially those who are high risk and fall into underserved populations.
- Consumer Education. Ensure that West Virginia’s citizens of all ages have accurate information regarding immunizations to insure immunizations for all age groups.
- Advocacy. Work with public and private policy makers in West Virginia to create an environment that protects our citizens from vaccine-preventable disease.
Regional Coalitions:
WIN has formed several regional coalitions to help further its mission throughout West Virginia. WIN members are encouraged to take part in a regional coalition:
- Northern Regional WIN Coalition: Meets in Morgantown, WV
- Eastern Regional WIN Coalition: Meets in Martinsburg, WV
- Southern Regional WIN Coalition: Rotates between Beckley and Lewisburg, WV
Join WIN
To join the West Virginia Immunization Network, please complete the application form below.
