Healthy Savannah Hosts Roundtable on HPV Impact and Prevention in Youth Communities

August 27, 2024 – Healthy Savannah hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 at the Chatham County Health Department, bringing together leaders from dozens of local organizations that work with young people, particularly males, to discuss the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its impact on our community. The event provided a lunch-and-learn opportunity focused on HPV prevention and the importance of vaccination in preventing HPV-related cancers.

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