Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health
Office of Women's Health
3400 Aerojet Avenue, Third Floor
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: (626) 569-3850
Fax: (626) 288-9335
Email: owh@ph.lacounty.gov

Prevent Cervical Cancer. Get Tested Now
Free Pap Test for Those Who Qualify
1-800-793-8090
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In January 2000, the Cervical Cancer Prevention & Education Initiative (CCPEI) was launched by the Office of Women's Health because cervical cancer can be prevented, yet Los Angeles County women are diagnosed at nearly three times the national rate.

Cervical cancer disproportionately affects Latinas, African American and Korean women in Los Angeles County. Too often, poverty or lack of awareness keeps them from getting regular screenings that can prevent cervical cancer or result in early treatment. Late stage diagnosis is expensive and too often fatal.

The goals of this initiative are to make more women aware that cervical cancer is preventable with a routine Pap test; to increase the number of women screened; increase access to screening, follow-up, and treatment; and lower the stage at which cervical cancer is diagnosed.

Click on the links below for more information about this initiative and related projects:

• Executive Summary
• Final Report
• Cervical Cancer Legislation
• Women's Mobile Outreach Program
• Community Partners
• Educational Information