Dr. Kane told the Indianapolis City Health & Hospital board that a December Black Center event — organized in partnership with Manor Walker and Radio 1 — drew more than 2,700 children for a holiday event and immunizations.

"There were over 2,700 children that attended the seat center to get their picture Santa," Dr. Kane said, noting the collaboration emphasized immunizations in December.

Dr. Kane said the department will host a National Black Awareness Day program on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. at 3137 East 10th Street (East location). The event will include vaccination services and the department's syringe program; Dr. Kane reminded attendees that seasonal illnesses typically continue through April or early May and that COVID-19 cases were increasing at the time of the meeting.

Other board physicians offered brief acknowledgements; no formal action or vote was recorded on the outreach programs during the meeting.