“The routine cervical screenings changed my life,” says Jasmine, after a test found precancerous cells. She shares her story in this video.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month and many factors over a course of a lifetime can influence your breast cancer risk. Click to learn how to reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Summer Isn’t Over Yet
Even if summer is coming to an end, we shouldn’t begin to neglect sun protection. Even into September, it can be necessary to use sun protection. For some helpful advice on sun safety, click here.
Helping Cancer Survivors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention collaborates with public, non-profit, and private partners to develop and implement strategies to assist the growing number of cancer survivors in the United States. Click here to find out more.
UV Safety Month
UV radiation, which is invisible, is emitted by the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. Skin cells can be harmed by UV radiation. To learn more about UV radiation and sun safety, click here.
Sun Safety Poster Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Sun Safety Poster Contest! Over 100 posters were submitted by students from both Atlantic and Cape May counties. The top 20 award recipients are listed in this article. Thank you for your participation once again, and we hope the students will enjoy their prizes.
February is National Cancer Awareness Month
National Cancer Awareness Month is a great month to talk about cancer prevention and cancer risk. Check it out!
Negative Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke
Smoking is bad for you and your loved ones. Quitting smoking will benefit you as well as those you care about.
The HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer awareness month is commemorated in January. Cervical cancer screening, which should begin at the age of 21, is the most effective technique to detect abnormalities in a woman’s body that could lead to cervical cancer. Learn about the common questions that are asked regarding the HPV vaccination and cervical cancer.
World AIDS Awareness Month
World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV. If you have an STD, you are more likely to get HIV or transmit it to others. Click to learn more.