Washington State HPV Free Task Force
Who We Are
The Washington State HPV Task Force is a group of representatives from various sectors including Federally Qualified Health Centers, managed care organizations/payors, hospitals, primary care providers, government, tribal entities, and others involved in HPV vaccination and prevention. The task force membership includes clinical care team, quality improvement staff, researchers, survivors, community members, and other partners.
NEW – Summer 2026! Do not miss an opportunity to vaccinate against HPV related cancers this summer! The Washington State HPV Free Taskforce has compiled an annual letter to providers, offering some simple tips and tools to improve HPV vaccination rates in your clinics during the peak summer months when adolescent vaccinations are typically administered! This letter brings a variety of resources to support your HPV vaccination efforts, including our new patient-friendly HPV posters, flyers and brochures for exam rooms and waiting areas. Check out this informative letter here: Dear Vaccine Provider Letter- WA HPV Free Task Force.
What We Do
Mission
Our mission is to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in Washington state and reduce the amount of HPV associated disease by engaging and supporting diverse partners and increasing knowledge about HPV and cancer prevention.
Vision
Washington State HPV Task Force aims for all preteens to complete human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations to eliminate future HPV cancer incidence.
Goal
To attain a measurable reduction of HPV associated disease in Washington State by achieving 80% vaccination completion rate by age 13 by 2030.
Get Involved
Meetings are scheduled quarterly. Involvement may range from being placed on the distribution list to staying apprised of current information to participating in a committee or presenting at a meeting. You determine your level of participation.
Please familiarize yourself with the Taskforce’s Group Agreements prior to attending our meetings.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Friday, October 9, 2026 from 8 – 10:30 AM. Registration coming soon.
Past Meetings
- Friday, May 8, 2026 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, February 27, 2026 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, October 10, 2025 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, February 7, 2025 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, October 11, 2024 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, May 10, 2024 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, February 02, 2024 – click here to view meeting materials.
- Friday, October 20, 2023 – click here to view meeting materials.
Contact
If you would like to get involved or would like to learn more, please contact Sahla Suman with the Washington State Department of Health at Sahla.suman@doh.wa.gov.
Task Force meetings are hosted by WithinReach, an active member of the Taskforce providing technical assistance and meeting logistics. For questions regarding WithinReach’s role send an email to ic@withinreachwa.org
