Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month is observed in January and is intended to spread awareness about cervical health and cervical cancer prevention. The overall goal is to eliminate cervical cancer (a preventable cancer) and promote cervical health best practices. The two main identified ways to prevent cervical cancer are HPV vaccinations and routine screening. Please visit the links below for information, support, and resources on cervical health and cervical cancer.
Resources:
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition: https://www.nccc-online.org/
- University of Kansas Cancer Center – Cervical Cancer Resources: https://www.kucancercenter.org/cancer/cancer-types/cervical-cancer/cervical-cancer-resources
- University of Kansas Cancer Center – Cervical Cancer Prevention: https://www.kucancercenter.org/outreach/prevention/preventable-cancers/cervical-cancer
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) – Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/826/Early-Detection-Works
- Kansas Healthcare Collaborative – Cancer Screening and Prevention: https://www.khconline.org/initiatives/provider-led-initiatives/cancer-screening-prevention
- University of Kansas Cancer Center – Woman to Woman Mentor Program: https://www.kucancercenter.org/patients-caregivers/support-services/woman-to-woman