? Maverick County Hospital District is observing Cervical Cancer Health Awareness Month throughout the month of January, focusing on encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer and receive the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine.
? The American Social Health Association (ASHA) and National Cervical Cancer Coalition across the U.S designate the month of January 2020 as Cervical Cancer Health Awareness Month. During this time, women are encouraged to get screened for cervical cancer and receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
?? While most women are aware of cervical cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages. Cervical Health Awareness Month is important as agencies raise awareness and teach women how they can protect themselves from HPV and cervical cancer.
? HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease. It’s also a major cause of Cervical Cancer. It’s estimated that approximately 79 million Americans currently have HPV, with many not knowing they are infected by the disease.
? The good news is that HPV can be prevented with the HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests (called Pap tests), and follow-up care.
? Cervical Health Awareness Month serves as a great opportunity to continue spreading awareness and educating our community of how important it is to have a regular health check-ups, cervical cancer screenings, and being up to date on HPV vaccines.
Maverick County Hospital District encourages women to take a proactive approach to their health and thus minimize the chances of being diagnosed by many harmful diseases and conditions, including HPV and cervical cancer.
? Throughout January, MCHD will be focused on spreading information about cervical cancer and important steps that women in our community can take to prevent it. MCHD will also be hosting a Cervical Cancer Informational Event on January 29, 2020, which will be open to the public.
? For more information you can call the Maverick County Hospital District’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program (BCCS) located at 3406 Bob Rogers Drive at (830) 757-4950.
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