OPERATION WIPE OUT SUMMIT
January 31, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama
The second OPERATION WIPE OUT Summit will take place January 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Harbert Center in Birmingham, Alabama, hosted by the Rotary Club of Birmingham and partners.
Cervical cancer is devastating disease that impacts women’s lives, their families, and their communities. But it is a preventable cancer that can be ELIMINATED as a public health threat. Alabama is the first and only state in the U.S. with a comprehensive plan to eliminate cervical cancer. Everyone can play a role by increasing awareness and promoting HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening, and follow-up.
We welcome Rotarians, public health leaders, health care professionals, non-profit & civic leaders, and advocates to join us. We aim to accelerate the implementation of Alabama's cervical cancer elimination plan by fostering collaboration, innovation, and education. Empowered with knowledge and support, we can work together to achieve the goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Alabama by 2033.
What to Expect
GAIN KNOWLEDGE: Obtain a deeper understanding of cervical cancer and the tools to prevent and eliminate cervical cancer as a public health in Alabama.
BE INSPIRED: Learn about the accomplishments OPERATION WIPE OUT has achieved since being officially launched by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and partners in 2023.
CONNECT: Engage with committed individuals from different backgrounds, experience and expertise to identify innovative and actionable strategies to promote cervical cancer prevention and control that can make a real difference.
get involved
Your presence and willingness to get involved are invaluable to move out mission forward. Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in Alabama and provide a model for other states and countries.
Identify 2-3 partners in your community to attend the summit together so you can move to action steps.
RSVP by January 22nd, as space is limited.
There is no cost to attend the summit. Registration is required and space is limited. For questions or additional details, please contact the Rotary Club of Birmingham.
LEARN MORE
OPERATION WIPE OUT aims to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in Alabama by raising awareness about HPV and cervical cancer prevention and facilitating access to vaccination, screening, follow-up, and treatment. OPERATION WIPE OUT is a collaborative effort between the Alabama Public Health Department, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and various partners, including the Rotary clubs of Birmingham and LaFayette. Click here to learn more.
We look forward to welcoming you to the OPERATION WIPE OUT Summit and joining forces with you toward a future where cervical cancer is no longer a threat to women’s health.
OPERATION WIPE OUT AGENDA
9:00 - 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:15 Opening/Welcome
Bruce Rogers, President, Rotary Club of Birmingham
David Allgood, District Governor, Rotary International District 6860
Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer, Alabama Department of Public Health
10:15 – 10:25 OPERATION WIPE OUT Video (CDC Commissioned)
10:25– 10:30 Charge for the Day
Lora Blalock, Executive Director, Rotary Club of Birmingham
10:30 – 10:50 Overview of Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer Burden in Alabama & Why We Can Eliminate It
Dr. Warner Huh, Chair, UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
10:50 - 11:05 Break
11:05 – 11:25 OPERATION WIPE OUT History & Accomplishments
Nancy Wright, Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Division, Alabama Department of Public Health
11:30 – 11:45 Navigation Chart
Dr. Isabel Scarinci, Vice-Chair for Global and Rural Health, UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
11:45 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 Break-Out Discussions
1:15 – 2:00 Discussion & Next Steps
2:00 Adjourn
