One year ago, the way we work and the way we live changed overnight. While we could never have predicted the devastating impacts caused by the pandemic, or how long it would be with us, there is hope. This unprecedented challenge has again revealed the best of who we are, and now, vaccines offer a path forward that will help us to come together to put this pandemic behind us.

As community leaders, we have implemented innovative methods to keep our employees safe throughout the pandemic. Now, to reach the target vaccination rates necessary to contain the virus, employers must play their part in this historic national vaccine effort. It is our responsibility to act when we can and take the lead to turn this pandemic around. The people we’re responsible for appropriately expect each of us to set a good example on important issues.

Please join CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and our esteemed panel of business leaders and experts as they share their perspectives and insights to help your efforts to support, educate and encourage your employees to get vaccinated when they can.

Panelists include:

• Carole Braithwaite, Asbury Communities, Inc.

• Angela Celestin, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

• Eoin Byrne, Lidl

• Michelle A. Gourdine, MD, The University of Maryland Medical System

• Closing remarks: Brian D. Pieninck, President and Chief Executive Officer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield