2023 Hawaii – CDC Pink Book Course
March 7-8, 2023 | 8 AM – 4 PM | Hawai’i Convention Center
Hear from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts from the
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.
This will be a live, in-person two-day course with continuing education credits
(CME, CNE, CECH, CUE, CPE) offered through the CDC.
Late Registration until February 21, 2023 ($250)
Registration after February 21, 2023, food/ refreshments cannot be guaranteed.
Day of Registration at Event ($300)
Registration Link
Travel Scholarship Opportunities
This year we are pleased to offer TWO Travel Scholarship Opportunities for those traveling from outside of Oahu to attend the 2023 Hawaii CDC Pink Book Course, or to support project expenses for those planning on attending the course.
Scholarships are being accepted on a ROLLING basis!
Please apply ASAP, so that you do not miss out on this opportunity before funds are exhausted!
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SEVEN Inter-Island Travel Scholarships (up to $700)
This scholarship is sponsored by the HMSA Foundation,
and only open to those traveling from a neighbor island
to attend the Pink Book Course on Oahu.
Find more information and apply at:
https://forms.gle/DtA58sP6YJcCBaok8
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FIVE Reimbursement for Travel and/ or Project Expenses (up to $700)
This scholarship is open to cover travel expenses
for individuals traveling from anywhere outside of Oahu
and/ or project expenses, and all applicants
must attend the 2023 Hawaii CDC Pink Book Course, as such
$200 of this award must go towards the recipient’s registration.
Find more information and apply at:
https://forms.gle/vCoqDHex2L7TiGRU6
Sponsor or Exhibitor Information
Thinking of sponsoring or having an exhibitors table
at the 2023 Hawaii CDC Pink Book Course?
Please contact Jodie Sanada (jksawai@gmail.com)
for information on sponsorship and exhibition.
Events
During the 2023 Hawaii Pink Book Course
Times Pharmacy Vaccine Clinic
Times Pharmacy will be available to administer the Bivalent COVID-19 Booster and Flu vaccinations during the lunch hour for both March 7 and 8th. If you are interested in getting either vaccine during the Pink Book Course, please have the following forms filled out and bring a valid ID, medical insurance card, and COVID-19 Vaccine Record card (or photo of it).
COVID-19 Consent & Pre-Screening Form:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/230385818131151
Flu Consent & Prescreening Form:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/230385352678160
Sponsors
of the 2023 HAWAII CDC PINK BOOK
Gold Sponsors ($5,000 and above)
HSMA Foundation
Silver Sponsors ($2,500 to $4,999)
Bronze Sponsors ($1,000 to $2,499)
Pfizer
AstraZeneca
Other Sponsors
Weinstein Pharmacy
Hepatitis B Vaccine Updates: Talk Story #3
2022-2023 Upcoming Immunization Trainings
2022 Hawai’i Pediatric Vaccine Update
Hepatitis B Vaccine Updates: Talk Story #2
Hepatitis B Vaccine Opportunities in Hawai’i: Talk Story #1
14th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP)
The 14th National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will be held on November 13-15, 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Ala Moana Hotel.
Early Bird Registration is happening *now* and ends on August 31, 2019.
For more information and to register for the conference, visit the NCICP website.
Vaccine Standing Orders Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI2iXI–17o&w=640&h=390
Mahalo to everyone who joined the webinar on Vaccine Standing Orders by Dr. William Atkinson from the Immunization Action Coalition. We had overwhelming interest in the webinar, and we are glad we can continue to share this excellent program. For those of you who missed our Vaccine Standing Orders webinar, watch and share the Youtube archive and slide deck (pdf).
This webinar was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. The webinar was held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 12:00 pm HST.
Mahalo for Joining the HPV Documentary Screening
“Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic”
Mahalo to all of our community members, stakeholders, and friends for joining us for the one-time screening of “Someone You Love: The HPV epidemic”, a powerful documentary about five women whose lives have been changed forever by the human papillomavirus (HPV). We were so pleased to present such an inspiring film to increase awareness and advocacy for such a great crowd of local providers, policy-makers, and community members!
For more pictures, go to our Facebook.
For a copy of the trailer, click here.
This workshop was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. The workshop was held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm at Kahala Consolidated Theaters. This event was powered by Tugg. It is made possible through generous donations from the Hawaii Department of Health Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the Honolulu County Committee on the Status of Women.
Mahalo for Joining the 2015 HIC Conference
“Vaccine Update 2015: Outbreaks and Prevention”
Mahalo to all of our participants, speakers, and supporters at our conference on January 28, 2015. We were so pleased to provide such informative and engaging speakers for such a great crowd of local providers and policy-makers!
To hear more of Dr. Atkinson, check out his visit to Hawaii Public Radio’s The Body Show.
For pictures, go to our Facebook.
For a copy of the slide presentation, click here.
This workshop was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. The workshop was held on Wed, January 28, 2015 from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm at Japanese Cultural Center. Some funding was provided by unrestricted educational grants from HMSA, Kaiser Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc.
Mahalo for Joining Our Talk with Dr. Paul Offit!
“In Vaccines We Trust – Talking with Parents”
Our phone conference with Paul Offit, M.D., Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was both educational and inspiring. Thanks to all of our friends, supporters, and stakeholders for joining us to learn more about engaging parents to vaccinate their kids!
Dr. Offit was a font of knowledge, experience, humor, and resources. We are glad to be able to share some links that he discussed below:
The phone conference was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. It was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.
Mahalo for Attending the Spring 2014 Workshop!
Hawaii Immunization Registry – Demonstration and Updates
Our “Hawaii Immunization Registry-Demonstration and Updates” workshop was a lively and well-attended workshop! Thanks to all of our friends, supporters, and stakeholders for joining for Lynn Bryan and Kit Uyeda to learn about our statewide registry!
At the workshop, attendees learned about the history, current status, and future plans of the Hawaii Immunization Registry (HIR), including live demonstrations of the HIR’s capabilities. Mahalo Lynn and Kit for making time for us!
At the meeting, current 2014 HIC Members also voted to adopt the updated By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation.
For pictures, go to our Facebook.
For a copy of the slide presentation, click here.
This workshop was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. The workshop was held on Wed, February 19 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Hale Ikena (Fort Shafter).
Thank You for Making the Fall 2013 Workshop a Success!
Immunization Update – 2013
Our “Immunization Update-2013” workshop was our most well-attended workshop ever! Thanks to all of our members, supporters, and stakeholders for joining for Dr. William Atkinson’s exceptionally informative and lively talk!
Dr. William Atkinson of the Immunization Action Coalition is a champion and trailblazer for immunizations. He has over 30 years of experience working with vaccine updates and advocacy both as a medical professional and as an educator. Mahalo Dr. Atkinson for all your great work and for joining us!
For pictures, go to our Facebook.
For a copy of the slide presentation, click here.
This workshop was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. The workshop was held on Wed, October 9 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Japanese Cultural Center. Some funding was provided by unrestricted educational grants from Novartis and Kaiser Permanente.
Mahalo for attending our May 2013 Workshop
Our workshop on May 22, 2013-Meningitis Prevention: Strategies That Work –was a great inspiration! Thanks to all the physicians, pharmacists, nurses, health specialists, health clinic staff and vaccine representatives who attended.
The presentation by Frankie Milley, founder and CEO of Meningitis Angels, inspired and motivated many of us in attendance to do more for meningitis awareness, prevention, and immunizations! Mahalo to Frankie for your passion and commitment to this cause!
For pictures, go to our Facebook page.
For more information on meningitis prevention and the Meningitis Angels, go to www.meningitis-angels.org.
The workshop was held on Wednesday, May 22 from 12 noon – 1:30 pm at Hale Ikena in Fort Shafter. Funding was provided thanks to an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.
Thanks for joining us at our April 2013 Workshop!
Our workshop on April 4, 2013-The Affordable Care Act in Hawaii: How it Impacts Me-was a great success! Thanks to all the physicians, pharmacists, nurses, health specialists, health clinic staff and vaccine representative who attended.
The presentation by Tom Matsuda, who is the Affordable Care Act Implementation Manager in the Office of the Governor, sparked lively discussions about how the Affordable Care Act will impact services in Hawai`i specifically. Mahalo to Tom for your time and willingness to share!
For pictures, go to our Facebook page.
Click on the titles below to access some of the resources from the workshop:
The workshop was held on Thursday, April 4 from 12 noon – 1:30 pm at Outrigger Canoe Club, 2909 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu HI 96815. Funding was provided thanks to an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer, Inc.
Thanks for making our 2012 Conference a huge success!
Vaccines: Honest Answers. Informed Decisions. September 12 at the Japanese Cultural Center.
The one-day conference was attended by physicians, pharmacists, nurses, health specialists, health clinic staff and vaccine representatives. Presentations and discussions were lively and well-received.
For pictures, go to our Facebook page.
Click on the titles below to download some of the presentations:
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- Easy Steps to Reducing Vaccine Cost by Stephanie Martin, R.N.
- Controversies about Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver by Raul Rudoy, M.D.
- Effective Vaccination Communications: Shared Goals in Safety by Patsy Stinchfield
- The Expanding Role of Pharmacists in Immunization by Kerri Okamura, R.Ph. and Cheryl Cheng, PharmD
Thank you to sponsors Hawaii State Dept of Health Adult Viral Hepatitis Program and Immunization Branch, Kaiser Permanente, Merck, Novartis, and R. Weinstein Pharmaceuticals. We appreciate your support of immunization strategies and the coalition’s work.
Thank You for Making the Fall 2011 HIC Membership Meeting a Success!
Viral Hepatitis: Combating the Silent Epidemic Workshop – Click here to view the slides from the presentation.
Hawai‘i has the highest rate of liver cancer in the United States, and one of the leading causes of liver cancer is vaccine-preventable hepatitis B. “Viral Hepatitis: Combating the Silent Epidemic in Hawaii” was presented by the Co-Directors of Hep Free Hawaii, Heather Lusk (from the CHOW Project) and Thaddeus Pham (from the Department of Health).
This workshop was presented by the Hawaii Immunization Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, working to increase immunize rates across the every individual’s lifespan. The workshop was held on Wed, October 26 from 12 noon – 1:30 pm at Outrigger Canoe Club, 2909 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu HI 96815.
Hawaii Immunization Coalition 