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 steps: HPV vaccination, regular screening, and timely follow-up treatment. Despite Alabama ranking third in the nation for cervical cancer incidence and mortality, health officials are optimistic that with increased awareness and action, we can change these statistics.
“Cervical cancer can be a thing of the past,” underscoring the importance of the HPV vaccine for children ages 9-26 and regular screening for women ages 21-65. Wright stressed the availability of free screening and treatment through the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (ABCCEDP) for eligible women, reinforcing that cost should never be a barrier to life-saving prevention.
The coverage highlights that Alabama women without insurance or who are under-insured can access free cervical cancer screening through ABCCEDP by calling 1-877-252-3324. For HPV vaccination, the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program provides free vaccines for eligible children ages 9-18.
Watch the full WSFA news coverage above and join us in spreading the word that cervical cancer prevention is possible.
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To learn more about OPERATION WIPE OUT and how you can get involved in eliminating cervical cancer in Alabama, visit operationwipeout.org