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On the front lines of prevention: Local provider urges cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN An illness that often develops without symptoms remains one of the most preventable cancers facing women today — if it is caught in time. Health providers say routine Pap smears and early HPV vaccination continue to be the most powerful tools for stopping cervical cancer before it becomes life-threatening. That
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Regular screenings, HPV vaccination can help prevent cervical cancer
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
