MAHEC #77831 Open

HPV Vaccination & Screening Today: Data, Dialogue, and Real World Decision Making

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HPV Vaccination & Screening Today: Data, Dialogue, and Real World Decision Making

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Blue Ridge Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Mar 26, 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Contact

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This hybrid event aims to bring together clinicians, advanced practice providers, public health professionals, care navigators, and community partners to strengthen knowledge and practice around HPV prevention, vaccination, and screening.

Through keynote insights, applied learning, a combined vaccination session, and an interactive roundtable, participants will explore current guidelines, emerging data, and practical communication strategies to improve outcomes across diverse populations.

Discussions will address real world challenges—including abnormal results in a post vaccination landscape, patient expectations, and coordination of care—to support a comprehensive, person centered approach to HPV prevention and management.


Agenda


12:30–1:00 PMRegistration
1:00–1:10 PMWelcome & Event Overview
1:10–1:45 PMKeynote Address
— Topic: The Future of HPV Prevention and Screening: Equity, Innovation, and Implementation
1:45–2:30 PMHPV Vaccination: Foundations & Rapid Updates (Combined Session)
— An integrated session covering the full HPV vaccination landscape
— Includes: core recommendations and catch-up schedules; safety and communication strategies for diverse populations; rapid updates on programmatic tools and emerging data
2:30–2:55 PMConundrums of the Aftermath
— Panel discussion on managing abnormal results post-vaccination, navigating patient expectations, and coordinating care across specialties
2:55–3:05 PMBreak
3:05–4:00 PMQ&A Roundtable
Closing Remarks



In Collaboration with:

American Cancer Society

Provided by:

MAHEC

Audience

Clinicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Public Health Professionals, Care Navigators, and Community Partners

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

check Describe current trends, innovations, and equity considerations shaping the future of HPV prevention and screening
check Discuss practical approaches to managing abnormal results in a post vaccination landscape and addressing common workflow and communication challenges
check Explain HPV vaccination recommendations and emerging data to support effective communication and implementation in diverse clinical and community settings

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend

FREE

Applies 2/9/26–3/26/26

Available Credits

You may need to click on the session name to see the credits offered for that particular session.

  • CEU .300

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 3.00 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 3.000

    MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 3.00 Contact Hours.

  • Nursing Contact Hours 3.000

    3.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2491

    Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 3.000

    AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 3.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 3.000

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and American Cancer Society. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • CEU .300

    The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 3.00 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

  • Contact Hours 3.000

    MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 3.00 Contact Hours.

  • Nursing Contact Hours 3.000

    3.00 Nursing Contact Hours Activity # AP 008-2491

    Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

  • CME for Physician Assistants 3.000

    AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 3.00 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM 3.000

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Southern States CME Collaborative (SSCC) through the joint providership of Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and American Cancer Society. MAHEC is accredited by the SSCC to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • Speakers

    Alesia Bailey, MPH
    Megan Craig, MHA, MBA
    Rathika Nimalendran, MD
    Sarah Temkin
    Nadja A. Vielot, PhD, MSPH
    Ateya Wilson

    Sessions

    HPV Vaccination & Screening Today: Data, Dialogue, and Real World Decision Making - In Person

    3/26 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    HPV Vaccination & Screening Today: Data, Dialogue, and Real World Decision Making - Virtual

    3/26 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Additional Resources

    Cancellation Policy

    MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

    Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

    • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
    • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
    • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
    • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
    • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
    • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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