MercyOne, in partnership with Starts Right Here, has developed a message to encourage all to consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The video, titled “COVID-19 Vaccine: I Hear Your Opinions,” showcases the importance of COVID-19 vaccine adoption and the idea that “to do nothing may leave us with nothing.” The video is in response to a continuing reduction in COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide, said Bob Ritz, CEO of MercyOne. “As a leading health care ministry in the region, it is our responsibility to encourage all to be vaccinated and promote the ongoing well-being of the communities we serve.” Starts Right Here is a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire at-risk youths in the Des Moines Public Schools and motivate those students through speaking events. Its president, Will Keeps, said: “I got involved in this project because I believe this vaccine will truly heal us. This is the first step in the direction we need to heal this country of COVID-19.”