Working to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama through awareness, vaccination, screening, & follow-up. πŸŽ— Join our mission πŸ“ˆ Evidence-based info πŸ“ Serving AL

Birmingham, AL
Joined December 2023
Why are Alabama women still diagnosed with a cancer we already know how to prevent? πŸŽ™οΈ Dr. Isabel Scarinci joined Morris Lilienthal on The Mo Show to talk HPV vaccines, screening & OPERATION WIPE OUT. 🎧 youtu.be/5IAXDTDIDSk #WipeOutCervicalCancer #AlabamaHealth
πŸŽ—οΈ Partner Spotlight: Alabama Regional Medical Services! Through Sowing the Seeds of Health, they help eligible women schedule breast & cervical cancer screenings onsite at no cost. The time to act is now. #WipeOutCervicalCancer πŸ’š operationwipeout.org
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month wraps up today. Know the signs. Know your risks. Know your screening options. A Pap test screens for cervical cancer only. Tell your provider about any changes in your body. operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer #WipeOutAL
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πŸš€ SAVE THE DATE OPERATION WIPE OUT Summit πŸ“… Jan 22, 2027 πŸ“ Huntsville, AL Speakers include Tamika Felder, Cervical Cancer Survivor & Chief Visionary of @iamcervivor. More to come. Mission: Elimination. Full Speed Ahead. operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer
πŸŽ—οΈ Partner Spotlight: American Cancer Society! @AmericanCancer is a proud OPERATION WIPE OUT partner, training AL providers on cervical cancer elimination, boosting HPV vaccination, screening & follow-up care. Thank you! #WipeOutCervicalCancer! πŸ’š operationwipeout.org
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The second PSA from OPERATION WIPE OUT: "The Women We Love Don't Have to Disappear." Vaccination. Screening. Follow-up care. Each one is a chance to keep someone here. Produced with students at The University of Alabama. #WipeOutCervicalCancer #WipeOutAL
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πŸŽ—οΈ Partner Spotlight: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation! Cahaba supports OPERATION WIPE OUT by expanding cervical cancer awareness, screening & prevention across Alabama. Cervical cancer is preventable. Screening saves lives. πŸ’š operationwipeout.org
New PSA from OPERATION WIPE OUT: "We Have the Tools. Let's Use Them." Vaccination. Screening. Follow-up care. Three proven tools, already available, still underused. Prevention begins with action. First of two. operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer #WipeOutAL
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πŸŽ’ 6th grade in Alabama means a required Tdap booster at age 11–12. That's the same age the HPV vaccine is recommended, so your child is already in the chair. Ask for both in one visit. Free through VFC for eligible kids 9–18. πŸ”— operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer
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πŸŽ† Happy Independence Day from OPERATION WIPE OUT! Today we celebrate freedom, and we keep working toward a future free from cervical cancer in Alabama. Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth of July πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #WipeOutCervicalCancer #AlabamaHealth #WipeOutAL
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πŸŽ—οΈ Partner Spotlight: University of South Alabama! USA is advancing campus-wide HPV awareness through student-led campaigns, "Know Your Status" initiatives & vaccination drives following Alabama's 3rd OPERATION WIPE OUT Summit. πŸ’š #WipeOutCervicalCancer operationwipeout.org
From Alabama to a growing national movement. πŸŽ—οΈ OPERATION WIPE OUT is now a blueprint for states across the country, accelerating cervical cancer elimination nationwide. What we started here is spreading: operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer #WipeOutAL
40+ partners. One shared mission. πŸŽ—οΈ More than 40 organizations across Alabama have answered the Call to Action to eliminate cervical cancer. Together, we're making an impact in our state and beyond. Join us: operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer #WipeOutAL
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πŸ’ When we ask our moms what they want for Mother's Day, they say: "Just your love." Show it in a way that lasts and encourage her cervical cancer screening. Uninsured (40–65)? Free via ABCCEDP: 1-877-252-3324 65+? Medicare covers eligible screening. operationwipeout.org
πŸŽ—οΈ More women over 65 are being diagnosed with cervical cancer, and many stay silent out of shame. The truth: missing screenings isn't a failure, and Medicare covers screening if you're at risk or your history is unknown. You deserve care, not judgment. operationwipeout.org
πŸŽ—οΈ Partner Spotlight: UAB Medicine–Russell Medical Cancer Center! Leading a community-wide effort in Alexander City & Lake Martin with 12 Community Champions promoting prevention, screening & HPV vaccination. Building a cancer-free community! πŸ’š operationwipeout.org
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🚫 MYTH: "I feel fine, I don't need screening." βœ… FACT: Cervical cancer often has NO early symptoms. Screening catches changes before they become cancer. Don't wait. Get your HPV/Pap test. πŸ“ž 1-877-252-3324 πŸ”— operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer #WipeOutAL
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πŸŽ—οΈ Partner Spotlight: Huntsville Hospital! Leading cervical cancer prevention across North Alabama through student engagement, community events & employee education. Thank you for setting a powerful example in the fight to #WipeOutCervicalCancer πŸ’š operationwipeout.org
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Cervical cancer screening? Covered by insurance, NO deductible. HPV vaccine for kids? Covered too. No insurance? Free options exist through ABCCEDP & VFC. Cost should never stop you from protecting your family. #WipeOutCervicalCancer #AlabamaHealth
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Today is #HPVAwarenessDay! The HPV vaccine prevents the infection that causes over 90% of cervical cancers. It's safe, effective, & recommended for ages 9–26. Protect your family; talk to your doctor today. operationwipeout.org #WipeOutCervicalCancer
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