Regional Immunization Summit
Mark your calendars and plan to participate in the first-ever Colorado Regional Immunization Summit hosted by CCIC and St. Mary's Hospital!
This one-day conference will be held in Grand Junction as an opportunity for Coloradans involved in immunization delivery, education and advocacy to learn about current issues and best practices to promote vaccination from world-renowned experts in the field.
Conference Objectives
- Describe the latest updates on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization coverage in Colorado and the U.S.
- Implement best practices and strategies to communicate with parents and improve immunization rates.
- Discuss recently passed immunization legislation in Colorado and related implementation initiatives to address access and immunization needs in the State.
October 23, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please join us for a pre-conference screening of "Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic" on the evening of October 22. This free screening is open to all Regional Immunization Summit attendees and the general public. Registration required.
St. Mary's Hospital (Get directions)
Saccomanno Education Center (5th Floor)
Grand Junction, CO
Who should attend:
Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, administrators, educators, advocates and other providers and coalition members interested in current immunization issues
Tentative Topics and Presenters:
- Vaccines on a Global Scale and the Vaccine Pipeline, Edwin J. Asturias, MD
- Colorado Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Immunization Coverage Rates, Rachel Herlihy, MD, MPH
- Colorado Immunization Policy Update Panel, Colorado Department of Public Health & the Environment & CCIC
- The Importance of HPV Vaccination and Strategies to Increase Uptake in Pediatric & Family Practices, Amanda Dempsey, MD, PhD, MPH
- Vaccine Hesitancy and Addressing Parental Concerns about Vaccine Safety, Jason Glanz, PhD
- Interactive Case Studies and Vaccine Jeopardy, Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH
Registration Fee
Fees include light breakfast, lunch, materials and continuing education credit.
$100 for Physicians
$75 for Other healthcare providers
CCIC accepts payment for the Immunization Summit by check or credit card. Payment must be received by 9/15/2015. No payment will be accepted at the event.
Register online (credit card only)
Download a printable registration form (check or credit card)
Continuing Education Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Saint Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center and The Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition. Saint Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Saint Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP and CNE Credits pending
Hotel Information
Overnight rooms are the responsibility of the conference participant. We recommend you make room reservations as early as possible. A block of rooms has been reserved the nights of October 22 and 23 at the SpringHill Suites Marriott, 236 Main Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501. This hotel is within walking distance to downtown. Rooms are reserved at the discounted rate of $104.95 per night plus state, local taxes and a $5.00 per night parking fee.
To reserve a room at the SpringHill Suites Marriott at the conference rate, ask for the Children's Coalition Rate if making the reservation by phone (970-424-5777) or use the online booking code, CCICCIA for rooms with king beds and CCICCIB for rooms with two queen beds.
Rooms at this rate are based on availability on a first-come, first-served basis. The close-off date for this room block is September 22, 2015.
Discounted rates are also available at the Double Tree by Hilton Grand Junction. Please call the hotel directly at 970-241-8888 and ask for the SCL health rate. Limited rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis at the following rates: $103 per night for two queen beds and $113 per night for one king bed.
Exhibitor/Sponsorship Opportunities
Very limited exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for the Summit. Please email Justin Tarr, CCIC Program Coordinator, at [email protected] if you are interested, and we will have more details available soon.
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