The Knox County Health Department is launching an initiative to improve HPV vaccine uptake in the region. For this kick-off event we invite you to join us in identifying solutions. Our speakers will discuss the burden of HPV related cancer; the barriers to vaccination; and suggest innovative and successful vaccine strategies.

• Dinner is provided
• CEUs (applied for) available for fee
• Registration is free but seating is limited, please register early.

Larry C. Kilgore, MD
Dr. Larry C. Kilgore is a Professor and Interim Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UT Graduate School of Medicine. He is the Director of the University Gynecologic Oncology Division at UT Medical Center. Dr. Kilgore is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with specialty boards in GYN Oncology. Dr. Kilgore has been in practice for 28 years.

Robin C. Vanderpool, DrPH, CHES
Dr. Vanderpool is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the University of Kentucky and Deputy Director of the CDC-funded, UK Rural Cancer Prevention Center. Dr. Vanderpool's projects with the Rural Cancer Prevention Center include HPV vaccination initiatives among young adult women and high school students; understanding mammography experiences of Appalachain women; and colorectal cancer literacy and numeracy assessments.