SRBWI Cervical Cancer Initiative Monthly Update
IN THE NEWS
WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW
March was HPV Awareness Month, and
the message continues: HPV
vaccination is cancer prevention—and it
saves lives.
HPV (human papillomavirus) is very
common—most people will have it at
some point in their lives, often without
knowing it. While many infections go
away on their own, some types of HPV
can lead to cancer over time.
Cervical Cancer Outreach and Advocacy
At the Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI), we believe that the women most affected by systemic injustices are the true experts in identifying challenges
MS Delta Broadband Equity Coalition
Mississippi Delta Broadband Equity Coalition to Address Broadband Expansion within the Mississippi Delta February 5th 2024 starting at 12:15 PM Location Mississippi State Capital 400 High Street Contact us at 6013211966 for more information
Report examines how broadband and telehealth expansion can lead to cost savings
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – We all know Mississippi being a rural state brings about its own challenges. Healthcare deserts are one worsening problem.
The gap in services is only made worse by geography. But one new study suggests the solution may be right at our fingertips if broadband is better built out.
”It gives you a much better relationship with your patients because they know that they can, you know, see you more frequently without having to worry about where they’re gonna get gas money or someone’s gonna drive them there and so it eliminates that barrier,” said Coastal Family Health Center CMO Dr. Wendy Williams. “That is pretty profound here in Mississippi.”
Dr. Wendy Williams works at one of the community health centers on the coast. And she’s seen how telehealth opens up opportunities to better manage patient’s conditions.
Mississippi GOTV – November 7, 2023 – The Urgency is NOW!
The countdown has begun. Tuesday, November 7 is Election Day.
29th Annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor institute 2023: “Freedom Faith at 50”
29th Annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor institute 2023: “Freedom Faith at 50” (Pictures attached)
The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) hosted their Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute on the storied grounds of CDF Haley Farm in Clinton, TN. The Proctor Institute is where faith leaders and activists sing, pray, strategize, struggle, organize, and advocate. This powerful event refreshes and renews faith leaders so we can continue the hard, hopeful, sacred work of pursuing justice for children and their families. Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI) members and young women participated in a stimulating week on the farm with a renewed focus on making lives better for all.