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O&G Magazine, 2018

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O&G magazine published an article written by PICCSI’s Dr Nicola Fitzgerald late last year. The article paints a picture of women’s health in the Pacific, highlighting some of the deficiencies of the health systems that lead to poor outcomes. Read Nicola’s article here. The Pacific Island Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative

Cervical Cancer Screening: Self Collected Samples

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A recent article published by the ABC’s Olivia Wills discusses self-collected human papilloma virus (HPV) testing. Self-collected cervical swabs are an alternative to a health professional collecting a sample for HPV testing or performing a pap smear. HPV is the virus that causes about 99 per cent of cervical cancers. The new HPV test looks…

ABC Radio – Cervical Cancer Screening News Item

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ABC Radio this week featured an item on Cervical Cancer screening in the Pacific. It centered on the self-testing approach and highlighted the fact that each test costs approximately US$17. As part of the PICCSI (Pacific Island Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative) Pilot Program, this test (and treatment!) is being provided free of charge to women…

Ocean’s 8 Fundraiser

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Want to see a great new movie…like Ocean’s 8? Want to make a donation to a deserving charity…like PICCSI? (the Pacific Island Cervical Cancer Screening Initiative) Why not do both? At the same time? And get a warm and fuzzy feeling from saving women’s lives at the same time? Proceeds from a screening of Ocean’s…

Run Melbourne 2018

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Come and join Run Melbourne 2018 to raise money for PICCSI and help treat cervical cancer in the Pacific. There are three different events to choose from: 5km walk or run 10km run Half marathon Run Melbourne is a great way to get fit, see the sights of Melbourne and raise money for a fantastic…