January Health Observation: Cervical Health Awareness Month

Entering a new year puts preventive care in focus. For our National Health Observance series, we’re starting with Cervical Health Awareness Month.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women—and with 1 in 4 women missing recommended screenings, the risk of complications and adverse outcomes rises significantly.

Employers and advisors can change that. With Springbuk’s analytics, you can pinpoint vulnerable populations, design targeted interventions, and tailor outreach strategies—turning prevention into measurable results.

Ready to take action? Explore the tools below and start improving outcomes today.
January Health Observation: Cervical Health Awareness Month

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Missed a recent deep dive webinar? Curious about additional Springbuk platform training? Good news! On-demand replays and resources are available in Springbuk University!

Springbuk Activate Partner: Elektra Health

Women’s health is essential to workforce well-being, and Elektra Health is transforming midlife care.  

Elektra combines data-driven medical care with a powerful patient engagement, education, and support platform to address menopause and women’s health in midlife.  

Here’s what sets them apart:

  • Evidence-Based Education: Employees gain access to top-notch, research-backed educational resources.
  • On-Demand Virtual Care: 24/7 access to telemedicine care for menopause and other midlife health needs.
  • Community Support: A vibrant peer network and personalized 1:1 support help employees feel seen and supported.
Looking to protect your population and your bottom line? Click here to learn how Elektra Health can strengthen your women's health strategy.

Please note: The information contained in the Springbuk application is for educational and informational purposes only. We encourage you to use your judgment and conduct due diligence before taking any action or implementing any plans or policies suggested or recommended here. It may also be appropriate to consult your third party administrator or stop loss carrier before making partnership decisions. We believe in empowering you to make informed decisions, but ultimately, your program results will depend on your efforts, your unique situation, and various other factors beyond our control and knowledge.

From Insight to Impact: Health Intelligence in Action

You’ve explored the tools—now make them work for you. Dive into the following curated resources to experience the power of actionable insights and amplify the impact they can deliver for your population.

Insight:  National Campaign Amplifies Survivor Voices

Cervivor’s 2026 national Cervical Cancer Awareness Month campaign, “Empower the Storytellers," spotlights survivor-led storytelling challenges and weekly live events, harnessing narratives to shape policy, reduce stigma, and improve screening/vaccination rates.

Actionable Opportunity: Launch an internal storytelling challenge aligned with Cervivor—invite employees/survivors to share their cervical health journeys via internal social channels or videos.
  • Track engagement vs. outcomes: Use Springbuk to correlate engagement metrics (views, likes) with screening or vaccination uptake post-campaign, and highlight impact in executive reports

Click 'Learn More' to access Cervivor's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month campaign resources

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Insight:  Strategic Messaging Drives Engagement and Action

Clear, consistent messaging is one of the most powerful levers for improving preventive health behaviors. Research shows that when employees receive culturally relevant, easy-to-understand communications, screening and vaccination rates rise significantly. Messaging campaigns also help normalize conversations about cervical health, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to act.

Actionable Opportunity: Leverage turnkey messaging resources
  • Use the Cervical Cancer Awareness Toolkit from Cancer Control TAP, which includes ready-to-use newsletter copy, social media posts, infographics, and video scripts tailored for Cervical Health Awareness Month

Click 'Learn More' to access the Cancer Control TAP's Cervical Cancer Awareness Toolkit

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Insight: Optimized Screening Strategy = Better Outcomes & Lower Costs

Updated federal guidance designates primary high‑risk HPV testing every 5 years (ages 30–65)—including patient self‑collection—as the preferred screening route, while Pap testing every 3 years (ages 21–29) remains recommended; most private plans must cover screening and necessary follow‑up testing without cost‑sharing starting Jan 1, 2027.

Actionable Opportunity: Close care gaps programmatically
  • Use your Springbuk to (a) flag employees/dependents due or overdue for screening by age, (b) stratify by risk and (c) prioritize outreach to those with low engagement
  • Plan design alignment: Update SPD/SBC language to reflect HRSA guidance (HPV testing preferred; self‑collection option) and zero‑cost follow‑ups (cytology, colposcopy, biopsies), then track utilization and downstream reductions in late‑stage diagnoses

Click 'Learn More' to access the HRSA's New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Strengthen Women’s Preventive Health resource

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Insight: Self‑Sampling Expands Access & Equity

FDA approvals in 2024–2025 enable self‑collection for HPV testing in healthcare settings and at home (e.g., Teal Wand); evidence shows comparable accuracy to clinician collection and potential to increase screening among underserved groups.

Actionable Opportunity: Target under‑screened segments
  • Use the CDC Social Vulnerability Index filter in Springbuk to identify those with higher social vulnerability and mail or offer on‑site self‑collection kits; monitor kit distribution, return rates, and follow‑up completion
  • Embed consented storytelling: In line with this year’s theme, Empower the Storytellers, feature anonymized employee survivor stories in outreach to lift response rates

Click 'Learn More' to access the American Cancer Society (ACS)'s New Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline Aims to Improve Accessibility resource

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Insight: Workplace Programs Move the Needle

Workplace screening promotions and uptake interventions can produce >30% improvements in knowledge or screening rates across several cancers, including cervical.

Actionable Opportunity: Story‑led activations
  • Host Empower the Storytellers town halls or micro‑videos from employees/survivors, paired with CDC Inside Knowledge assets (PSAs, posters) to normalize screening
  • Track engagement (attendance, clicks) against screening completions using Springbuk

Click 'Learn More' to access the CDC's Cervical Cancer Resources to Share information hub

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Insight: HPV Vaccination = Prevention & Productivity Gains

HPV vaccination can prevent >90% of HPV cancers and is recommended routinely at ages 11–12 (can start at 9) and through age 26; shared decision‑making applies for 27–45. The economic burden from HPV‑attributable cancer deaths is substantial, with productivity losses estimated in the billions annually.

Actionable Opportunity: Coalition playbooks
  • Use existing resources to operationalize campaigns, parental consent processes, and communications
  • Track pre/post vaccine uptake and model avoided costs over 3–5 years

Click 'Learn More' to access Pittsburgh Business Group on Health's HPV Vaccination Implementation Guide for Employers resource

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