Wednesday, July 9, 12p-1p CST

About the Webinar: 

This webinar will provide an overview of HPV and its connection to various cancers, underscoring the HPV vaccine's proven effectiveness and safety as a powerful cancer prevention tool. We'll examine how disparities in cancer incidence and vaccination rates affect different populations and highlight the critical role of healthcare providers in recommending the HPV vaccine and ensuring clear, consistent communication to safeguard community health.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Describe the relationship between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the various cancers it causes.
2. Explain the effectiveness, safety, and recommended dosing schedule of the HPV vaccine across different age groups, recognizing its critical role in cancer prevention.
3. Discuss trends of higher HPV cancer incidence and mortality rates, coupled with lower vaccination rates, among disparate populations.
4. Review the critical role of healthcare providers in promoting HPV vaccination, emphasizing the impact of strong recommendations.

About the Speaker

Nicole Williams, MPH, joined the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program as a program coordinator with a decade of experience leading high-impact public health initiatives across the globe and in her home state of Missouri where she led statewide programming to improve vaccination rates and health outcomes, build vaccine confidence, and reduce vaccine hesitancy across Missouri communities. As a native Missourian, Nicole is focused on evidence-based, community-driven solutions to promote HPV vaccination through enhancing HPV prevention efforts in rural communities. She earned her Master of Public Health degree in Global Health from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University with a concentration in Reproductive Health and Population Studies and a certificate in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies. Her leadership has been recognized through multiple speaking engagements, grant awards, and published immunization research. As a recognized leader in immunization advocacy, Nicole continues to champion innovative HPV vaccination solutions that create measurable, lasting impacts for a cancer-free tomorrow. 

Continuing Education

1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours awarded by Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #6

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