AMERICAN SEXUAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Health & Medicine
- Race & Ethnicity
- Women
Location
PO BOX 13827DURHAM, NC 27709 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To help women, family members and caregivers battle the personal issues related to cervical cancer and HPV and to advocate for cervical health in all women by promoting prevention through education about early vaccination, Pap testing and HPV testing when recommended. The Coalition includes: Primarily women, family members, friends and caregivers Women’s groups Healthcare providers Bio-tech companies Cancer researchers Hospitals Organizations providing cervical cancer detection programs Other related associations
Description
This organization is working to raise awareness about cervical cancer prevention and treatment in the Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas. We are also working to raise funds to provide children in the area with free hpv vaccines as well as free pap smears and clinical visits to promote cervical and ovarian health. Currently we are looking for volunteers looking to take on leadership positions as well as others looking to donate their time and efforts to this cause by volunteering at events as well as organizing and supporting fundraising efforts.