I am proud to join many individuals in recognizing the 30th anniversary of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Over the past three decades, this program has served over 5 million women and provided over 15 million breast and cervical cancer screenings. The program currently funds 70 awardees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, and 13 tribal organizations, which includes the West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program in my home state. I am so thankful for all of those who work tirelessly at each of these programs.
“As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I remain committed to ensuring funding for this vital program so it can continue its critical role in providing access to these medical services and help avoid often preventable deaths. Now, as we take this moment to look back at all the program has accomplished and the many who have been touched by it, it is essential we also look forward to continuing our fight against the disease which takes far too many of our mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
Two days of thought leadership & peer engagement
Engage with CDC breast and cervical cancer screening award recipients and partners to build upon cancer screening processes from the last 30 years, accelerate efforts to improve screening outcomes in the future, and close gaps that persist in some groups.
CDC awardees, partners, and other public health professionals are invited to attend our virtual event and celebration.
DAY ONE
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Invitation only to National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and Colorectal Cancer Control Program Awardees.