BY DOROTHY DILLON

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month — a time to remind women that regular screenings and HPV vaccination can help prevent cervical cancer.

Early detection saves lives, and routine care plays a key role in protecting long-term health.

For more information or to schedule services, contact the Martin County Health Department at 606-298-7752 or visit 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez, Kentucky.

Dorothy Dillon is the Health Program Development and Outreach Manager at the Martin County Health Department.