Spencer, Iowa — Women are encouraged to talk with their health care providers about cervical cancer screenings. Public Health Educator Darcie Follon joined the Clay County Health Update this weekend, and January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month.

Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, and thousands of women are diagnosed each year. Screenings are so important because this is a preventable and treatable cancer.

Women can get screened at their yearly physical and should be covered by insurance. But if cost is a factor, Follon says there are resources.

Learn more about the importance of cervical cancer screenings on this week’s Clay County Health Update Podcast on our website.