Cervical cancer awareness is crucial for community health centers in North Dakota and South Dakota because these states face significant barriers to preventive care, including rural populations, limited healthcare access, and lower screening rates. Raising awareness helps address disparities by encouraging early detection through regular Pap tests and HPV vaccinations, which are critical for preventing cervical cancer. For patients, especially those in underserved communities, these efforts can lead to better health outcomes by reducing the risks of late-stage diagnoses and improving access to life-saving interventions. Community health centers play a vital role in providing education, affordable screenings, and vaccinations to ensure equitable care.
Please reference the national and state toolkit resources below to help promote awareness, screening, treatment and care.
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Cervical cancer is detectable, preventable and treatable. Two screening tests can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early, the Pap test and the HPV test. Regular screenings and early vaccinations are key to saving lives. Contact us today to learn more about screening and vaccination schedules. #ValueCHCs
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Cervical cancer is detectable, preventable and treatable. 2 screening tests can help prevent #cervicalcancer or find it early: the Pap test & HPV test. Regular screenings and early vaccinations are key. Contact us to learn more about screening and vaccination schedules. #ValueCHCs
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As parents, you do everything you can to protect your child’s health now and in the future. Today, there’s a strong weapon to prevent several types of cancer in kids. The HPV vaccine is recommended for routine vaccination at age 11 or 12 years but can be started as early as age 9. Contact us today to make sure they are up to date on routine vaccinations. #ValueCHCs
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As parents, we do everything we can to protect our child’s health. The HPV vaccine is recommended for routine vaccination at age 11 or 12 but can be started as early as age 9. Contact us to make sure your kids are up to date on routine vaccinations. #ValueCHCs #cervicalcancer
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All individuals who have a cervix should be screened according to national guidelines. This may include transgender or gender non-conforming patients. 🏳⚧️ Several health disparities put transgender people at greater risk for cervical cancer, including access to health care or health insurance. We are committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive health care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Call today to learn more about what you can do to protect yourself against cervical cancer. #ValueCHCs
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All individuals who have a cervix should be screened for #cervicalcancer according to national guidelines. This may include transgender or gender non-conforming patients. Several health disparities put transgender people at greater risk for cervical cancer. #ValueCHCs
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Cervical cancer screening is an important part of routine health care for people who have a cervix. Two important tools for prevention of cervical cancer – Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and regular screening.
The goal of screening is to find precancerous cervical cell changes, when treatment can prevent cervical cancer from developing. The HPV test and the Pap test can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. Anyone with a cervix still needs regular cervical cancer screening, even if they have received the HPV vaccine. Early detection saves lives!
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Cervical cancer screening is crucial for anyone with a cervix. Regular Pap/HPV tests + HPV vaccination = prevention & early detection. Early detection saves lives! #CervicalHealth
Background and info on trans health and inclusive language:
https://fenwayhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/TFIP-28_TransMenCervicalCancerScreeningBrief_web.pdf
