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MONTGOMERY, AL – WSFA 12 News recently highlighted Alabama’s fight against cervical cancer, featuring OPERATION WIPE OUT’s mission to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem in our state. Nancy Wright was featured discussing the critical resources available to Alabama women. The coverage emphasizes a powerful message: cervical cancer is preventable through three critical…

The Bama Buzz recently highlighted OPERATION WIPE OUT’s third annual summit, which heads to Mobile for the first time on Friday, January 9, 2026. In the article “Operation Wipe Out going to Mobile for cervical cancer prevention summit,” writer Caleb Turrentine explores how Alabama’s cervical cancer elimination effort has grown into a statewide movement in…

OPERATION WIPE OUT recently participated in an international webinar focused on cervical cancer elimination, hosted by the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals. Alabama Representatives: Dr. Isabel C. Scarinci, Professor and Vice-Chair for Global and Rural Women’s Health at UAB’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, shared insights from Alabama’s groundbreaking statewide cervical cancer elimination plan.…

OPERATION WIPE OUT participated in the “Celebrating the Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action: Elimination of HPV Cancers in the Southeast U.S.” webinar on November 18, 2025, showcasing how Alabama’s groundbreaking initiative is inspiring elimination efforts across the Southeast. The webinar, hosted by the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast, marked the five-year anniversary…

The Advisor highlights Alabama’s groundbreaking achievement as the first state in the nation to launch a comprehensive, statewide plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. The article showcases how OPERATION WIPE OUT brings together healthcare providers, public health experts, civic leaders, and everyday Alabamians in an unprecedented effort to create a future…

Alabama Living Magazine highlights how OPERATION WIPE OUT, a groundbreaking partnership between UAB, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Rotary Clubs, and community partners, is leading the nation’s charge to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem by 2033. The program has earned accolades from the White House for its innovative approach to addressing…

Hville Blast showcases how Huntsville residents can join the OPERATION WIPE OUT movement led by UAB students and Chambers County high schoolers to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama. The article emphasizes Alabama’s unique position as the first state with a comprehensive plan to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. With cervical cancer mortality…

The Bama Buzz features UAB Peer Wellness Ambassadors and Chambers County high school students working through OPERATION WIPE OUT to combat Alabama’s disproportionately high cervical cancer rates. The article highlights student leaders like Mady Turnham from Valley High School and Akenna McMillian from UAB who are raising awareness about HPV vaccination, screening, and follow-up care.…

We’re excited to announce that OPERATION WIPE OUT’s groundbreaking work to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama is featured in the powerful PBS documentary special “Conquering Cervical Cancer”! Our very own Dr. Isabel Scarinci, Dr. Warner Huh, Nancy Wright share their inspiring journey in this important program, which chronicles how OPERATION WIPE OUT began in Chambers County,…

UAB’s Peer Wellness Ambassadors and high school students from Chambers County are spearheading a powerful movement to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama. The BhamNow article highlights how these dedicated students are raising awareness about HPV vaccination, screening, and follow-up care through OPERATION WIPE OUT. According to Dr. Isabel Scarinci, Vice-Chair for Global and Rural Health…