Massachusetts Coalition for HPV/Cervical Cancer and HPV-Related Cancers Awareness

Description

The Coalition is an independent professional association, whose founding members are comprised of: Team Maureen, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Cancer Society-New England Division, and the Yellow Umbrella Organization. The hosting of the Coalition website has been donated by Team Maureen.

Mission

To conduct a coordinated education and awareness campaign directed towards the Massachusetts general public on the subject of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer resulting in the increase of HPV vaccination rates among adolescents in the Commonwealth. There is no cost to join The Coalition and we welcome nonprofit organizations, medical and academic institutions, grant-makers and foundations, and dedicated advocates to join our group.

Goals

To increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents.