Learning Collaborative
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All who are interested in increasing HPV vaccinations are invited to join this virtual, lunchtime, learning opportunity. This collaborative format features a teaching topic presented by HPV vaccination experts, updates from the field, and an open forum for sharing best practices, challenges, and announcements.
Next Learning Collaborative Sessions for 2025:
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January 15, 2025
April 16, 2025
July 16, 2025
October 15, 2025
Past Recordings
Title: Building Confidence in HPV Vaccination: Combatting Hesitancy and Myths
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Presenter: Melanie Kornides, ScD, FNP-BC, RN
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Date: October 16, 2024​
Description: This last session of 2024 was presented by Melanie Kornides, ScD, FNP-BC, RN. Dr. Melanie Kornides is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, specializing in adolescent health and vaccination behavior. Her research primarily focuses on understanding and countering health-related misinformation online, with a significant emphasis on the HPV vaccine.
Title: California Immunization Registray (CAIR) Update
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Presenter: Michael S. Powell, MSc
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Date: January 17, 2024​
Description: This first session of 2024 was presented by Michael S. Powell, MSc who is Chief of the Registry and Assessment Section Immunization Branch at California Department of Public Health. Michael has been in information technology and IT management for over 25 years and with CDPH since 2010. Michael earned his bachelor's degree in business and information systems, and a Master of Science degree in computer since with an emphasis on database development and administration.
Title: Increasing Vaccine Update Among Adolescents: Effectiveness and feasibility of three types of parent reminders
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Presenter: Beth Glen, PhD
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Date: April 19th, 2023​
Description: This session will provided an overview of progress in HPV vaccination since introduction of the vaccine in 2006 and presented the results of a recent study that evaluated the effectiveness and feasibility of parent reminders in improving HPV vaccination among adolescents receiving care from a large Federally Qualified Health Center in Los Angeles County.
Title: Vaccinate Early! Discuss Frequently! An Approach to HPV Vaccination
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Presenter: Alyson Kaye, CNP
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Date: January 18, 2023​
Description: This session focused on HPV vaccination initiation at age 9 years, as well as how a specific health system handles vaccine refusal and other challenges related to HPV vaccination. The presenter was Alyson Kaye, CNP from Vista Community Clinic. Alyson has been a certified pediatric nurse practitioner for more than 13 years and is currently the Assistant Director for Pediatrics as well as the Nurse Practitioner Float Supervisor at Vista Community Clinic. She has been involved in many quality improvement projects focused on adolescent vaccines and has been an “HPV Vaccine Champion” for more than 5 years.