• Barbara presented at the Operation Wipe Out Summit, highlighting VAX 2 STOP CANCER’s statewide prevention programs and strategies to increase HPV vaccination uptake.

• Barbara spoke at the Southeastern HPV Roundtable, sharing a case study on two of our partner practices that successfully increased vaccination rates by initiating the HPV vaccine at age 9.

• The Caring Foundation featured Barbara in a video spotlight, amplifying our mission and expanding awareness of HPV cancer prevention efforts across Alabama.

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18WHufwPi7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

• Received support through the Independent Presbyterian Church, strengthening our ability to expand provider education and community outreach initiatives.

• Awarded funding from the J.L. Bedsole Foundation, advancing our mission to prevent HPV-related cancers through strategic partnerships and program growth.

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Progress, Prevention, & the Path Forward 

A look at how far cervical cancer prevention has come — and what still needs to change. From HPV vaccination to screening access, progress is real… but the work isn’t finished.

National Cancer Prevention Month: Why Prevention Matters & What You Can Do

National Cancer Prevention Month reminds us that many cancers don’t have to happen. Prevention, early detection, and vaccination all play a role — but action is what makes the difference.

• Ginna White, Chair

Department Manager, Healthcare Networks

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

• Veronica Wehby-Upchurch, Vice-Chair

Campaign Development Manager, Visionaries of the Year

Blood Cancer United

• Sarah Carlson Houston, Treasurer

Research Nurse Manager

University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Stuart A. Lockwood, DMD, MPH, Past Chair

Retired State Dental Officer

We are grateful for the leadership, expertise, and dedication each of these board members brings to advancing HPV cancer prevention across Alabama.