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Can the HPV Vaccine Help Conquer Latina Cervical Cancer?
18 October 2024, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Online,
Free Virtual Webinar, October 18th, 2024
9-10:30 am PST / 11-12:30 pm CDT / Noon – 1:30 pm ET
Join us for a critical discussion on the potential of the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer in Latina communities. In this 5th Friday Forum, our panelists will explore:
- Cervical cancer disparities among Hispanics/Latinas
- Alternative HPV vaccine schedules to increase access
- Public health strategies for cancer prevention
- Training community health workers for cervical health outreach
Featuring speakers: Dr. Jane Montealegre, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Dr. Carolina Porras and Dr. Rolando Herrero, NCI-Costa Rica Studies; Dr. Francisco Garcia, Pima County Public Health Department; and Nancy Pena, Navegación de Pacientes Internacionales.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest research and initiatives in cervical cancer prevention for Latina communities.
For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.