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Dear CDOC Community,
As summer draws to a close and children return to school, we commemorate National Immunization Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination across the lifespan to help protect communities from serious diseases. The California Department of Public Health and other public health agencies recommend adding vaccines to back to school checklists to ensure that students stay healthy and ready to learn. This is a great time for families, providers, local health departments, and coalitions like ours to amplify this message and support healthier futures for California’s youth.
August 3–9 was California HPV Vaccine Week, which aims to raise awareness and promote HPV vaccination for children ages 9–12, reinforcing the vaccine’s role in preventing six types of cancer. In 2018, there were an estimated 43 million HPV infections in the US, with approximately 13 million new infections (Lewis Rm Fau – Laprise J-F, Laprise JF, Gargano JW, et al., 2021). HPV vaccination works best when given to boys and girls between ages 9 and 12 years. Special emphasis has been given to starting at age 9 to increase the success of completing the series by age 13 (ACS, 2025).
Although HPV Vaccine Awareness Week has officially passed in California, there is still time to disseminate the many valuable HPV vaccine resources developed by our partners at the California HPV Vaccine Roundtable. These tools include an updated campaign guide with ready-to-use messaging and social media assets. The Roundtable also hosted a webinar titled “The Power of Starting HPV Vaccination at Age 9” on Thursday, August 7th.
We wish all of our members a happy and healthy fall. We look forward to your continued collaboration through our workgroups and invite the participation of those who are not yet involved (Colorectal Cancer, Heath Equity, Survivorship, Lung Cancer Screening).
Lastly, a big thank you to everyone who completed the 2025 CDOC Member Survey! We were thrilled to receive our greatest annual member survey response to date. Your insights are instrumental in evaluating our partnerships, guiding program implementation, and shaping the future of our cancer control efforts. You can see how feedback has been utilized when our next evaluation report findings at a glance is released in the coming months.
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Sincerely,
Sora Park Tanjasiri, DrPH, MPH
CDOC Chair
University of California, Irvine
Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Alison Herrmann, PhD
CDOC Co-Chair
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Jonsson CCC, Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity
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California HPV Vaccine Week
Continue to Spread Awareness!
California HPV Vaccine Week (August 3rd – 9th) has ended, but you can still get out the message about the importance of the HPV vaccine as cancer prevention. The California HPV Vaccination Roundtable Parent Workgroup has provided suggested content developed with partner organizations that include video testimonials, shareable images, and text that can be used on social media platforms, websites, newsletters, and blogs.
How You Can Help:
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Check out our website: CA HPV Vaccine Week | Roundtable
- The 2025 campaign toolkit and social media assets are coming soon!
- Plan to share content via social media, newsletters, and events
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We’re inviting you to record and share a short video (60 seconds or less) telling your HPV vaccine story. Whether you’re an HPV-related cancer survivor, a parent, young person who has received the HPV vaccine, a medical provider, or vaccine advocate, your voice matters. Post your video on social media (Instagram or Facebook) during CA HPV Vaccine Week (August 3-9, 2025), tag @CAHPVRoundtable, and use the hashtags #caHPVvaxweek and #CaliforniaHPVFree.
- Encourage your organization to promote the importance of HPV vaccination as cancer prevention during this week.
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Thank you for those who completed the
2025 CDOC General Member Survey!
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Your input is always appreciated!
Our winner of the
$25 Amazon Gift Card is:
Ernesto Sosa, MSW, MPH
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Cancer Plan Revision Corner
Important Reminders (view more detailed timeline):
- The CDOC team may contact cancer plan subcommittee members possible clarifications/additions regarding content submitted.
- We need your help with outreach, dissemination, & implementation, more info coming soon!
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The State Cancer Plan copy will be shared upon approval of final content.
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Spotlight Your Program!
Do you have a resource, program success , or event to share with other CDOC members? We'd love to feautre it as a future project spotlight on the CDOC member project spotlight page!
To nominate a project click here.
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NEW! Orientation Webinar Recording – Learn how to make the most of your membership with this on-demand video, covering CDOC’s mission, benefits, and engagement opportunities. [Watch Now]
As a valued CDOC member, we'd like to remind you of the many levels of membership engagement opportunities for new and existing CDOC members:
- CDOC Workgroups
- Networking opportunities
- Professional development (educational webinars, in-person meetings, etc.)
- Accessing exclusive content (CDOC listserv, comprehensive cancer updates, etc.)
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Spotlighting your organization's projects
- Industry-specific knowledge sharing
To learn how you can stay involved with CDOC, view our Membership page on the CDOC website.
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Let Us Know How You Use
The State Cancer Plan!
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State Cancer Plan Implementation Reporting Tool
Have you implemented a project, plan, or other relevant work that relates to content in the State Cancer Plan?
If so, we want to know about it! Please click here to fill out our 10 min reporting tool.
Your submission will provide insight on how the State Cancer Plan is being utilized.
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UPCOMING
CDOC
MEETINGS
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EVENTS
(to read more click here)
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Lung Cancer Screening Workgroup
Monday, September 2, 2025, 1-3pm
Executive Committee
Monday, September 15, 2025, 1-3pm
Survivorship Workgroup
Monday, October 6, 2025, 12-1pm
Health Equity Workgroup
Thursday, October 9, 2025 2-3pm
HPV Vaccination Learning Collaborative
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12-12:45pm
Cancer Centers Collaborative
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Colorectal Cancer Workgroup
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12-1pm
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2021-2025 State Cancer Plan Corner
August 2025 Cancer Plan Corner Highlight
Chapter 7: Primary Prevention
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The HPV vaccine protects against HPV strains that cause six types of cancers, including cancers of the cervix, oropharynx (throat), penis, vagina, vulva, and anus. Estimates show upwards of 80% of the population will be infected by HPV. Given the virus's widespread nature, vaccine series completion is recommended by age 13 for optimal cancer prevention.
Vaccination represents a key pillar for HPV-associated cervical cancer elimination efforts. Health systems are encouraged to increase the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) utilization so that state and local vaccination coverage data can be used to address community needs.
Read more here.
Please visit our website to read more on the cancer plan's HPV objectives. You may also access the specific chapter here.
Contact info: cdocshare@gmail.com
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MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This is a perfect time to spread the word about the importance of the HPV vaccine.
Explore our partners at GW TAP'S HPV Toolkit for resources to support education, outreach, and vaccination efforts.
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Request for Proposals:
2025 Community Grants Program
To Promote Health Equity
The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, in collaboration with the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and Doctora Monica Salinas, invite the submission of proposals for projects to promote health equity by addressing health disparities among underserved populations in and around Los Angeles County. Grants of up to $5,000 each are available to support local community organizations in these efforts. While proposals may request up to the full $5,000, we ask that applicants request only the amount necessary to carry out the proposed project.
This year, we are accepting applications for projects aimed to increase health equity in local communities. We intend to fund projects that promise to improve health among underserved population groups.
Projects may include, but are not limited to: needs assessment, direct services to community members, development or adaptation of educational materials, implementation of community educational programs, promotion of health screenings, assistance addressing social needs, increasing access to health programs, and program evaluation
Eligibility requirements:
- 501(c)(3) organization, including community and faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, coalitions, neighborhood associations, safety net clinics or other service providers.
- Located in Los Angeles County or surrounding counties (Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange).
UCLA faculty, staff and students are NOT eligible to apply or receive any funds through this mechanism. However, these individuals are encouraged to support and collaborate with community groups in their applications and projects.
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The application deadline is
August 29, 2025 at 5pm PST.
Recipients will be announced in October, 2025.
| Registration Now Open: 2025 Health Equity Summit (Virtual) | |
Earn Up to 5 Continuing Education Credits:
CE, CME, CNE, and CHES/MCHES credits available.
Featured Speakers From:
Columbia University, Cedars-Sinai Cancer, UCLA Health, Martin Luther King Community Health Care, Just Koz, City of Hope, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Providence Saint John’s.
Register Now: https://www.cancersupportla.org/health-equity-summit/
Use promo code CSC15 to receive $15 off registration.
Early Bird pricing ends August 15, 2025.
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The Upstream Research Center, co-led by Stanford, UC Davis, and UCSF, is pleased to release the fourth round of requests for pilot proposals. Upstream is awarding up to $75,000 each for three impact-focused research projects to understand and address social drivers (e.g., housing, transportation, social isolation) of cancer in persistent poverty areas. Projects must focus on research relevant to exposures experienced in persistent poverty areas in Northern California. Read RFA and apply. Proposals are due Nov 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST.
Eligibility:
- Community organizations
- Stanford, UC Davis, UCSF PI-eligible faculty and postdoctoral scholars
| | American Cancer Society Introduces CancerRisk360 | | |
To help improve cancer prevention and risk reduction, the American Cancer Society developed ACS CancerRisk360. This interactive online tool provides individuals a personalized, comprehensive assessment of cancer risk along with resources to empower and enable them to help reduce their risk of cancer through healthy lifestyles, regular cancer screening, and genetic counseling and testing direction.
CancerRisk360 provides individuals with an accessible, easy first step to prevent and detect cancer by offering a better understanding of several factors that impact a person’s individual risk. Through the free 5-10-minute CancerRisk360 assessment, individuals answer questions in four key areas:
- Genetic and hereditary markers
- Family history of cancer
- Adherence to evidence-based cancer screening guidelines
- Daily life factors, including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, and body weight
Visit acscancerrisk360.cancer.org to take the assessment and learn more about what you can change to improve your health and lower your cancer risk today! Please share with your networks.
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CDOC Newsletter and Announcement Content
Submission Process
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CDOC is made up of a diverse group of stakeholders that engage in important and impactful work we'd like to showcase. We have a new process for submitting your trainings, events, articles, grant opportunities, and more.
We kindly ask you to email us any content by the 5th of each month to cdocshare@gmail.com. If there is time-sensitive information (e.g. upcoming training) that you would like to share, we will do our best to include, but cannot guarantee that it will make the newsletter or announcements.
Submission requirements:
- Include a title
- Include the exact verbiage you'd like for us to include. Please do not include an attachment and ask us to share, a title and verbiage must be included.
- Include a contact person for any inquiries
- Include any attachments in a pdf file if possible
We appreciate your patience and support at this time, and we look forward to your submissions.
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