ATTENTION HOPES Patients: Northern Nevada HOPES clinics and pharmacies will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving weekend. Regular operational hours will continue on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at 8 am. Reminder to get your prescriptions before Thursday!

ATENCIÓN Pacientes de HOPES: Las clínicas y farmacias de Northern Nevada HOPES estarán cerradas el jueves 28 de noviembre y el viernes 29 de noviembre para que todos puedan pasar tiempo con sus seres queridos durante el fin de semana de Acción de Gracias. Las horas de operación regular continuarán el lunes 2 de diciembre de 2024 a las 8 a. m. ¡Recuerda recoger tus medicamentos antes del jueves!

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

HOPES is committed to our mission to build a healthier community and as a primary care provider, we understand the vital role preventative care plays in an individual’s health. That’s why we offer preventative screenings like pap smears and vaccinations, including HPV vaccinations.

According to the CDC, you can lower your risk for cervical cancer by getting screened regularly. HOPES providers can test for cervical cancer by completing pap smears which can detect human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cell changes.

HOPES services also help patients overcome barriers of transportation to a specialist for additional services and financial barriers, by offering programs that cover the costs of this screening. Once this screening is complete, the patient typically does not need further testing for 3-5 years.

Another prevention tool, the HPV vaccine, protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical cancers. HPV can also cause other kinds of cancer in both men and women.

If you are a HOPES patient and interested in getting screened or vaccinated, talk to your provider about getting your pap completed.

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