Cincinnati Cervical Cancer
Prevention Coalition
For years, Pap tests have been a woman's first defense against cervical cancer. Now we have new technologies, like the HPV test and HPV vaccine, that can prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. These new technologies have the potential to save the roughly 4,000 women in the United States who die from cervical cancer every year.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes nearly 100% of cervical cancers. We can protect ourselves NOW from diseases caused by HPV that can affect us LATER if we have the facts and know what to do!
The Cincinnati Cervical Cancer Prevention Coalition is dedicated to bringing you the right information and the right resources to protect you, your family, and your friends.
This website was designed to provide information and resources for specific audiences, so click on the links above that best describe what you're looking for. You will find facts and information about HPV, the vaccine, and cervical cancer, as well as resources and links most relevant to you. You can also explore the coalition and its history, as well as upcoming events and ways to get involved.
For Teens:
Click on the links below. They'll take you to a separate page that outlines resources available for you!
Get information on HPV, HPV vaccines, and HPV-related diseases!
Here are links to places you can go to get prevention, screening, and treatment services!
Visit this page for links to interactive question and answer websites!
For Adults:
For Clinicians:
These links will direct you to information about HPV, the HPV vaccine, and HPV-related disease. Resources also include links to patient communication strategies and to current HPV-related articles.
These resources will help you accurately educate your patients and provide you with a comprehensive document of informational resources for them.
These resources will keep you informed with current protocols and guidelines around cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.
Find organizations that are equipped with resources to improve awareness and community involvement.
This map is interactive! Click the + or - button to zoom in and out!
About 8 in 100,000 women in Hamilton County were diagnosed with cervical cancer between the years of 2000 and 2004. This equates to about 40 women each year. Many more have abnormal Pap tests and precancers.
The links below will help you learn more about cervical cancer in Cincinnati, and will also direct you towards resources for local prevention, screening, and treatment of cervical cancer and other HPV-related issues.
Local Statistics
Local Resources
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Cincinnati!
Approximately 70% of women in the Greater Cincinnati area, as compared to 67% nationally, are in compliance Pap screening guidelines!
Our Goal:
To coordinate and improve cervical cancer prevention efforts in Cincinnati
Our Mission:
The Cincinnati Cervical Cancer Prevention Coalition aims to educate teens, parents, other adults, and clinicians about prevention of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. Education NOW can prevent disease LATER.
In addition to providing information from national resources, the coalition also provides local resources in order to better help those in our community including information on diagnostic, screening, treatment, and payment options.
Our History:
The Cincinnati Cervical Cancer Prevention Coalition is funded by a grant from Fleet Feet Sports. Proceeds from the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Fleet Feets Lady Distance Classic, an annual woman's only race in Blue Ash, OH, were donated to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to make the coalition possible. Members of the coalition represent a variety of local Cincinnati organizations:
Division of Adolescent Medicine
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
3333 Burnet Ave
ML 4000
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Attn: Dr. Jessica Kahn
If you have questions,
please use this section to
contact us.
Please understand that we will be sure to get back to you, but it may not be right away!
August 6, 2011:
Lady Distance Classic in Blue Ash, OH
This annual event is a womens only run and walk intended to celebrate women's health and fitness. The money raised from this event has all gone to the efforts of the Cincinnati Cervical Cancer Coalition, and your support can keep it going! To register, CLICK HERE!
Last year's race was a HUGE SUCCESS! Cincinnati Children's recieved over $5,000 for the coalition!
Mark your calendar...
JANUARY is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
You can do ANYTHING to raise awareness! Talk to your family and friends about your experience with cervical cancer, reach out to community members, health care centers, and school and church groups, or contact local organizations to create a fundraiser or awareness event.
Check out the National Cervical Cancer Coalition's website for outreach and advocacy resources.
Click here!
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