Background
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is responsible for more than 33,000 new cancers in the United States each year.[1] In Oregon, according to the Oregon Health Authority, each year 540 people are diagnosed with an HPV-associated cancer. An additional 3,500 cases of cervical pre-cancer are diagnosed in Oregonians ages 21-29 each year. Although a safe and effective vaccine is available, HPV infection remains prevalent with an estimated 80 million Americans currently infected with HPV and an additional 14 million new infections occurring each year.
Despite the known link between HPV and numerous cancers, vaccination rates in Oregon and across the United States remain low. In Oregon only 46% of adolescents have completed the HPV vaccination series. In some counties, fewer than 25% of adolescents are up to date.[2]
FAQs
What should I expect at the 2019 Oregon HPV Summit?
The 2019 Oregon HPV Summit is an opportunity for people who care about preventing cancer to gain insight on how to increase HPV vaccination rates in their communities and throughout Oregon. You will have a chance to meet local and national experts, engage with others like you from all over Oregon and participate in discussions and interactive breakout sessions. There will be a variety of HPV and HPV vaccination related topics to choose from.
You will hear from keynote speaker, Dr. Shannon Stokley, MPH, Associate Director of Science, Immunization Services Division, CDC. We are so lucky to have Dr. Stokley in Oregon and know you will enjoy her talk.
Other general session and breakout session topics being considered are:
You will hear from keynote speaker, Dr. Shannon Stokley, MPH, Associate Director of Science, Immunization Services Division, CDC. We are so lucky to have Dr. Stokley in Oregon and know you will enjoy her talk.
Other general session and breakout session topics being considered are:
- How to talk to parents about HPV
- Best practices for increasing HPV vaccination rates
- The most up-to-date data on HPV-cancer burden in Oregon and HPV vaccination rates
- Youth and HPV
- Oregon’s 2019 HPV Vaccination Week
- HPV-cancer survivorship
- Networking opportunities
Will food be provided?
Lunch will be provided by the local Oregon American Cancer Society.
Snacks, coffee and tea will also be offered in the afternoon.
A networking happy hour will follow the Summit--if you are interested in purchasing beverages, please bring a method of payment
Time - 5:00PM-6:00PM
Snacks, coffee and tea will also be offered in the afternoon.
A networking happy hour will follow the Summit--if you are interested in purchasing beverages, please bring a method of payment
Time - 5:00PM-6:00PM
Is parking available near the Summit?
Yes, there is free parking available. There are 200 parking spaces located in the Keizer City Hall parking lot. This lot is shared with the Chalmers Jones Park and the Keizer Heritage Center. residential neighborhood on-street parking is also available on Rickman Road or Bailey Road. For reference, please see the map below.
Please note that guest parking is not allowed in designated limited duration parking or marked City of Keizer Staff vehicle parking.
Please note that guest parking is not allowed in designated limited duration parking or marked City of Keizer Staff vehicle parking.
Is there a suggested lodging partner for the event?
Yes, we have reserved rooms at a special rate for Summit participants interested.
To reserve a room, please contact the Quality Suites at 503-390-4733, 0 and request a room under the American Cancer Society block of rooms.
Hotel name: Quality Suites
Hotel location: 5188 Wittenberg Lane NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Room rates start at $109/night +tax
Phone number: 503-390-4733
To reserve a room, please contact the Quality Suites at 503-390-4733, 0 and request a room under the American Cancer Society block of rooms.
Hotel name: Quality Suites
Hotel location: 5188 Wittenberg Lane NE, Keizer, OR 97303
Room rates start at $109/night +tax
Phone number: 503-390-4733
I'm interested in attending the 2019 Oregon HPV Summit, but I need financial assistance. Are there any travel stipends available to attend?
Yes, we have limited funds to provide travel stipends, that include lodging and transportation, to public health professionals and students who need financial assistance. We will assess each individual's need case by case.
If you are interested in receiving a needs-based travel stipend, please visit our contact page or email Jenica Palmer.
When contacting please include:
If you are interested in receiving a needs-based travel stipend, please visit our contact page or email Jenica Palmer.
When contacting please include:
- Full Name (First/Last)
- Where you are located
- Why you need a travel stipend
Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.