Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program

01/22/2026

In most cases, regular screenings can prevent cervical cancer. With just a 5-minute screening, you can stop cancer in its tracks.

01/20/2026

Don’t let fear hold you back. Cervical cancer screenings are quick, simple and could save your life. Take a few minutes to schedule yours. Your future self - and family - will thank you.

01/15/2026

Even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, you aren’t fully protected unless you get regular cervical cancer screenings, too. It takes less than 5 minutes - a small amount of time to ensure your peace of mind.

01/09/2026

No one is immune to cervical cancer, but you can take action to protect yourself by getting screened regularly. Schedule your screening today - your future is worth it.

01/06/2026

01/05/2026

As we observe Cervical Cancer Awareness Month we encourage Kentucky's women to take care of their health and get screened. Cervical cancer is the only type of cancer where most deaths are preventable. Our goal is to get more women screened for cervical cancer, get them screened earlier (starting at age 21) and get them screened regularly. Early detection saves lives.
Learn more at: https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dwh/Pages/cancerscreening.aspx

11/04/2025

Congratulations Kentucky CancerLink on the move to your new location. Here's to many fruitful years helping Kentuckians navigate their journeys from your new surroundings!

Save the date and join us on November 5th to celebrate our new location! 💜

10/22/2025

Looking to schedule a mammogram or pap test but don't know where to start? Check out our interactive map that shows screening locations near you. Find a participating location in your county at
https://dashboard.chfs.ky.gov/views/KWCSPLocationsInteractiveMap/Map?%3Aembed=y&%3Aiid=2&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y

10/19/2025

Congratulations to our own Colleen Toftness who was recently named 2025 Kentucky Public Health Nurse of the Year.
The announcement was made at the annual Kentucky Public Health Nursing Conference in Louisville.
The award celebrates ‘a nurse who exemplifies strategic leadership, communication, collaboration, innovation, empathy, integrity, and inclusivity. It recognizes a professional commitment to public health nursing and a profound impact through selfless dedication and visionary leadership.’
Way to go Colleen!

10/08/2025

So thankful to be a part of the Backstretch Women's Event at Keeneland with many of our partners. The rainfall didn't dampen the spirit or the attendance. Seventy women, nearly all of them Keeneland track workers, attended and 20 were screened on site with the Mobile Mammography van. A great day for education and outreach.

10/02/2025

The Kentucky Breast Cancer Research and Education Trust Fund is seeking applications for two (2) board openings appointed by the Governor. Board members serve four-year terms and are not compensated except for reimbursement of expenses. According to KRS, one of the positions shall be a breast cancer survivor.
To learn more, please visit
https://governor.ky.gov/services/application-for-boards-and-commissions
https://governor.ky.gov/Service/Documents/KY-Boards-and-Commissions-Applicaiton.pdf

09/25/2025

If you happen to be in the Madisonville Area please stop in on Friday at the Mahr Park Arboretum from 5-8 p.m. for the Paint the Town Pink event during the Madisonville Harvest Fest.

PAINT THE TOWN PINK

Friday, September 26 | 5-8 PM CST
Mahr Park Arboretum | 465 Mahr Park Dr.

Can't wait to see everyone there!