This conference is created for our friends in Florida, so some of the content will be state specific. However, there is a lot we can learn from our neighbors as we all work to elimination HPV related cancers.
Dear Colleague,
We’d like to personally invite you to an engaging conference in recognition of International HPV Awareness Day. This year’s conference will be the start of HPV Elimination – Leading Progress Statewide (HELPS). HELPS 2021 is hosted by Moffitt Cancer Center and AdventHealth. Our goal is to continue to build the infrastructure and momentum to be the first state to eliminate HPV-related cancers, starting with cervical cancer.
Did you know Florida is among the worst 10 states regarding cervical cancer incidence rates? Florida males have the highest oropharyngeal cancer rate. Only 56.0% of Florida’s adolescents have completed the HPV vaccination series. You are invited to be a champion in this movement. Please feel free to share this invitation with other colleagues.
Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Zoom Virtual Format
Summit Description: The program will include panel discussions, breakouts, and a workgroup session addressing myths, barriers, and challenges, detailing strategies toward achieving HPV-related cancer elimination including during a pandemic and developing an action plan based on your areas of interest.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify Florida HPV vaccination rates and cervical cancer screening and treatment rates and learn where disparities may exist
- Highlight strategies and quality improvement initiatives that address barriers among vulnerable populations when accessing care across the continuum
- Dispel common myths that impact vaccine uptake and adherence to screening and treatment recommendations
- Plan how to approach the topic of HPV vaccination with adults (26-45)
- Discover how a patient can influence, empower, and impact others through advocacy
- Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening rates
- Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on clinical workflow to administer HPV vaccine and provide cervical cancer screening
- Begin initial discussion to inform and create an action plan to achieve elimination goals
Target Audience: Physicians, Mid-Levels, RNs, Community, and Public Health Leaders, Patients/Caregivers.
This program is free, however, registration is required.
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Accreditation: This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
This activity has also been approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Speakers:
- Dr. Chon, MD, Gynecologic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center
- Dr. Durand, MD CM, FRCS, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Tamika Felder, Cancer Survivor and Founder of Cervivor
- Lillian Keppel, Cancer Survivor and Co-Founder/Executive Director for HPV Alliance
- Dr. Anna R. Giuliano, PhD, Director, Center for Immunization & Infection Research in Cancer (CIIRC), Moffitt Cancer Center
- Dr. Bruce Haughey, MD, Otolaryngologist, AdventHealth Medical Group
- Dr. Fatma Levent, MD, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist, AdventHealth Medical Group
- Dr. Nathalie McKenzie, MD, MPH, Gynecologic Oncologist, AdventHealth Medical Group
- Dr. Susan T. Vadaparampil, PhD, MPH, Associate Center Director, Community Outreach, Engagement and Equity (COEE), Moffitt Cancer Center
- And more
We hope you will be able to join us! If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to us directly. I can be reached at 813-745-1997 or Susan.Vadaparampil@Moffitt.org. Dr. Anna R. Giuliano can be reached at 813-745-5820 or Anna.Giuliano@Moffitt.org.
In Collaboration,
Dr. Susan T. Vadaparampil, PhD, MPH
Associate Center Director,
Community Outreach, Engagement & Equity