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Centura Health Hopes Vaccination Event Will Help Dispel Misinformation About Coronavirus

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- Centura Health is working to raise awareness about the coronavirus vaccine in Colorado's Latino communities. On Thursday, the health care company hosted a vaccination event in Lakewood for "promotoras" which is a Spanish term for community health workers.

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The hope is that once these workers get vaccinated they'll get the word out to others. That includes dispelling misinformation, answering concerns and educating people on the vaccine.

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