January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical part of our wellness routines. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable ...

The Davidson County Health Department will hold a Free Pap Test Day from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 26. Women will receive a free pap smear and pelvic exam. This is open to any woman in the county who is totally ...

FARGO — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors are reminding women about screenings that can protect them against this cancer. Michaela Heller, an OBGYN with Essentia Health, ...

A Pap smear or Pap test involves a doctor taking a small sample of cells from a person’s cervix using a brush or spatula-like instrument to look for changes in the cervix’s cells. Share on Pinterest ...

A Pap smear, or Pap test, is an important screening tool for cervical cancer. The test checks for precancerous or cancerous cells on the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus. It does not screen ...