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ForwardConquering HPV: It Takes a Village Symposium 2026
The 2026 Conquering HPV: It Takes a Village Symposium is a multidisciplinary, full‑day educational event dedicated to understanding, preventing, and managing HPV‑related disease across the lifespan. Designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, the symposium brings together leading experts in pediatrics, infectious diseases, oncology, dentistry, otolaryngology, and public health to address the clinical, scientific, and societal challenges associated with HPV. Sessions cover the history and science of the HPV vaccine, communication strategies to increase vaccination uptake, institutional barriers to immunization, oral and oropharyngeal cancer recognition, cervical cancer manifestations, and updated management approaches in ENT and surgical care. The program also features insights from the American Cancer Society and concludes with a powerful survivor story, emphasizing the real‑world impact of prevention and early intervention. Through evidence‑based presentations and interprofessional dialogue, the symposium equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to improve HPV‑related outcomes within their communities
This conference is being held in person/virtually.
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 7:00am – 2:15pm CST / 8:00am - 3:15pm EST
Target Audience
This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, dentist, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Describe the signs, symptoms, and clinical manifestations of HPV‑related diseases, including oral/oropharyngeal cancers and cervical cancer.
- Explain the evidence, history, and science behind HPV vaccination and its role in preventing HPV‑associated cancers.
- Identify common barriers to HPV immunization at institutional, provider, and community levels and discuss strategies to overcome them
- Apply effective communication techniques to counsel families and patients on the importance, safety, and benefits of HPV vaccination.
- Summarize current updates in the medical and surgical management of HPV‑related head and neck cancers relevant to ENT and multidisciplinary care.
AGENDA
Time | Program (Topic and Speakers) |
7:30-7:40 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks Michael TeKippe, MD, PhD |
7:40 – 8:15am | Institutional Barriers to HPV Infection Julie Holland, MD FAAP |
8:15 – 8:50am | History and Science of HPV Vaccine Michael TeKippe, MD, PhD |
8:50 – 9:10am | HPV Immunization Insights: Facts, Fears, and the Fight Against Cancer Sarah P. Kelly Pharm-D |
9:10 – 10:25am | HPV Vaccination-Is Our Communication as Good as Our Science? Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM |
10:25 – 10:40am | Break |
10:40 – 11:10am | Signs and Symptoms of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers Healthcare Professionals Should Be Aware Of Mohammed Qaisi, DMD, MD FACS |
11:10 – 11:25am | Oral Manifestations of HPV Salina Younis DMD, MPH |
11:25 – 12:00pm | What American Cancer Society Has to Offer in the Fight Against HPV Lisa Hinton |
12:00 – 12:45pm | Lunch |
12:45 – 1:00pm | Updates in HPV Oropharynx Cancer Presentation in the ENT Setting Sarah Cook, MPAS, PA-C |
1:00 – 1:15pm | Updates in HPV Oropharynx Cancer, Surgical and Medical Management Max Plitt, MD |
1:15 – 1:45pm | HPV and Cervical Cancer Denise Furlong MD |
1:45-2:05pm | Survivor Story HPV Survivor |
2:05 – 2:15pm | Closing Remarks Susan Latocha, RN, MS, CCRN |
Faculty
- Susan Latocha MS, BSN, RN, CCRN; Community Outreach; Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Illinois HPV Steering Committee
- Kelsey Scherbarth, RN; Vaccine Coordinator; Advocate Health
- Amena Hashmi; Intern; Advocate Health
- Meg Kim MSN, RN, CNOR; Vaccine Program Director; Advocate Health
- Julie Holland, MD, FAAP; Vice President, Pediatric Primary Care, Division Head, General Pediatrics, Advocate Children's Hospital, Endeavor Health, Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance
- Max Plitt, MD; Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery, Advocate Medical Group
- Sarah Cook, MPAS PA-C; Advocate Medical Group - Otolaryngology
- Sarah P. Kelly, Pharm-D; PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident, Advocate Christ Medical Center
- Saliha Younis, DMD, MPH; Dental resident, Medical Education; Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Michael TeKippe MD, PHD; Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Advocate Children's Hospital-Oak Lawn, Medical Director Pediatric Infection Prevention, Midwest Region Advocate Health
- Denise M. Furlong, MD; Urogynecologist, Surgeon Advocate Christ Medical Center
- Jenny Morales; Cervivor
- Mohammad Qaisi, DMD, MD,FACS; Oral- Head & Neck Oncology/ Microvascular Surgery; Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Midwestern University; Section Head, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Elise Abers, MBA, MPH; American Cancer Society, Associate Director, Cancer Center Partnerships
- Lisa Hinton, MPH; American Cancer Society, Assocaite Director, State Partnerships
- Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM; Executive Director Public Good Projects,Executive Director, Trusted Messenger Program
Disclosure
Faculty disclosures are being reviewed and will be presented to the audience in advance of the program.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 5.50 hours of CPE credit for (pharmacists and pharmacy technicians). CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-067-L06-P
Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-067-L06-T
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
American Dental Association (ADA)
Advocate Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Advocate Health designates this activity for 0.00 continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
Board Recognition Statements
American Board of Internal Medicine
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Board of Pediatrics
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 5.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Available Credit
- 5.50 ABP MOC Part 2Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 5.50 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
- 5.50 American Board of SurgerySuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 5.50 ABS Self-Assessment
- 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 5.50 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 5.50 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.50 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 5.50 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
- 5.50 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 5.50 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Pharmacy TechnicianAurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
- 5.50 American Dental Association (ADA)Advocate Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at http://CCEPR.ADA.org .
- 5.50 ABIM MOC Part IISuccessful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 5.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 5.50 Physician Associates CreditAdvocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Price
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