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"Dr. Leticia Pablo, a physician with Cherokee Nation Health Services, speaks to a group about cervical cancer prevention in recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month." TAHLEQUAH, OK - In recognition of January being named Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Cherokee Nation recently hosted a presentation for individuals to get answers to questions about the disease. “A key factor is education about the disease,” said Barbara Neal, Cherokee Nation Health Educator. “Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, but it is important to get yearly exams.” Studies released from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that cervical cancer has decreased significantly, due in large part to health screenings, but still, on average 3,600 women die each year from the disease. It is one of the most common and curable types of cancer found in women in the United States, and often, there are no signs or symptoms of cervical cancer. Exams can be provided at any Cherokee Nation health center, as well as at W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah and at the Claremore Indian Hospital. For more information, contact Neal, phone: 918-453-5138 or contact the Cherokee Nation health center in your area.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org