OSWEGO COUNTY – In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Hannibal Free Library hosted a special Cervical Cancer Awareness game night.
In addition to BINGO fun, Coordinator of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services Program of the North Country, Carolyn Handville, hosted a Cervical Cancer Awareness themed quiz game featuring questions and answers related to Cervical Cancer and the services provided through OCO’s Cancer Services Program.
This is the second collaboration between the library and the Cancer Services Program. Last October the library hosted Handville for a presentation regarding Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“We’re excited to continue our strategic partnership with the Cancer Services Program of the North Country,” said Library Director Shelly Stanton. “This partnership was created as a result of me reaching out to medical providers in Watertown looking for additional resources in our area and was directed to contact the Cancer Services Program. Upon contacting the program, Carolyn immediately identified community partners and programs that could benefit our community and library. We scheduled a meeting to brainstorm other ideas on how both the Library and the Cancer Services Program could collaborate with each other to expand our community services and resources.”
“Cervical cancer can be prevented!” said Handville. “Screening tests can find the cells that lead to cancer. These cells can then be removed which prevents cancer. Screening also helps to find cervical cancer early when it may be easier to treat. Screening options include the Pap test, which has been used since the 1940’s and is credited with greatly reducing deaths from cervical cancer. The HPV test was added after scientists discovered that HPV causes most cervical cancers. Both tests help to prevent cervical cancer or find it early. Whichever test you choose, it’s important to be screened regularly for cervical cancer. For those without insurance, the Cancer Services Program provides free cervical cancer screening to those aged 40 and older who qualify. Most health insurers cover screening at no cost for those with insurance.”
Stanton added that the Hannibal Free Library will be hosting OCO’s Cancer Services Program of the North Country for a Colon Cancer BINGO night on March 26th in recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
“I am happy that Carolyn has been able to join us for our BINGO nights,” added Stanton. “It is a fun way to educate our community about OCO’s Cancer Services Program.”
Adminstered by OCO, the Cancer Services Program of the North Country provides free cancer screenings including clinical breast exams, mammograms, pap/pelvic exams and colorectal cancer screenings to qualifing community members who are uninsured and between 40 and 64 years of age. For more information on the Cancer Services Program Partnership of the North Country visit OCO’s website at www.oco.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oco.free.cancer.screenings.
“Make a plan in 2026 to call your health care provider to make sure you are up to date with your cervical cancer screening. You can also call us at 855-592-0830 to see if you qualify for a free cervical cancer screening,” added Handville.
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