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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer
HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Approximately 20 million people are currently infected with HPV. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives.
All types of HPV can cause mild Pap test abnormalities which do not have serious consequences. Approximately 10 of the 30 identified genital HPV types can lead, in rare cases, to development of cervical cancer. Although only a small proportion of women have persistent infection, persistent infection with "high-risk" types of HPV is the main risk factor for cervical cancer.
A Pap test can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells on the cervix. The Pap test used in U.S. cervical cancer screening programs is responsible for greatly reducing deaths from cervical cancer. For more information visit http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/ |
NACCHO Exchange Summer 2006: HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Prevention
NACCHO Exchange promotes effective local public health practice. The summer 2006 issue (volume 5, issue 3) discusses the potential of vaccines, implementation of the U.S. HPV Vaccination Program, the perspective of the Faith community on the vaccine in adolescents, and much more.
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Women in Government Releases HPV and Cervical Cancer Task Force Recommendations
Women In Government convened a national, bi-partisan group of women state legislators to advance the organization's efforts in eliminating cervical cancer. During this meeting, the state legislators discussed and updated the WIG HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention policy recommendations. The recommendations, released on September 18, 2007, address the role of statewide accountable entities; Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and other federal funds available to states; pre-teen and adolescent school entrance requirements; insurance coverage; special populations; and, education and awareness.
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 Local Health Department in Action:
Brevard County Health Department Cervical Cancer Screening and Follow-Up Program
The health department has a longstanding history within the community for providing Pap screening and family planning, completing over 7,000 screenings per year. The staff was frustrated because they were unable to get diagnostic and intervention services for clientele whose tests showed abnormal results. Evaluating the problem, the department determined it needed an established screening service, a desire to provide timely intervention, and a very qualified staff. Additional training was needed so that staff could provide advanced procedures and treatments. As a result of this program, the health department was able to contract with a new lab for Paps and perform an average of 500 colposcopies per year.
For more information about this program visit http://www.naccho.org/topics/modelpractices/database/practice.cfm?PracticeID=84 | |
 Campaign Launched to Educate Parents and Health Professionals About New Pre-Adolescent Vaccine Recommendations The 2007 Pre-Teen Vaccine Campaign was recently launched to increase awareness among parents and health professionals of three new vaccine recommendations for 11- and 12-year-olds. The campaign, launched on August 1, 2007, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to coincide with National Immunization Month, also encourages parents to schedule a routine check-up for their children in this age group, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and CDC. The campaign provides educational materials (including posters and flyers in English and in Spanish) about vaccines to protect children from meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, and cervical cancer. It also includes outreach to mainstream and ethnic media, as well as information on the creation of partnerships with national and state organizations that reach parents and health professionals. More information about the 2007 campaign is available at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/preteens-adol/07gallery/default.htm. |
Emerging Issues in MCH Series
 NACCHO and CityMatCH present the fifth year of the Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health Series. These presentations highlight research, information, and collaborative efforts on a variety of MCH topics. Guest speakers from national, state, and local health departments discuss their experiences and share information on programs related to the featured topic.
There is no webcast scheduled for December. Please join us on January 18th for a webcast on Community Health Centers.
E-MCH CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
NACCHO and CityMatCH have been approved by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to provide continuing education credits (CME, CNE, CECH, and CEU's) for the Emerging Issues in Maternal and Child Health Series beginning September 20, 2007 through September 19, 2009. The accreditation statements is located here: www.naccho.org/topics/hpdp/mch/emch.cfm |
Excerpts from NACCHO Public Health Dispatch
MCH- Related Tools and Resources
 This monthly newsletter sent to all active NACCHO members contains brief updates, events, resources, job postings, funding opportunities, member highlights, and other information of relevance to LHDs. Regular sections include family health, reproductive health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, mental health, and immunizations among others.
For a free download of past issues, visit http://www.naccho.org/pubs/category.cfm?Category_ID=8 | |
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NACCHO is the national organization representing local health departments. NACCHO works to support efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and all communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, seeking health equity and supporting effective local public health practice and systems.
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