HealthyWomen's Editorial DirectorAs HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience.
As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice. Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience.
She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.Good news for anyone with a cervix! New federal guidelines make it easier to get screened for cervical cancer.testing has been identified as the preferred first step for cervical cancer screening. The new HRSA guidelines include a self-collection kit option, so women can test themselves at home for high-risk strains of human papillomavirus — which cause more than 90% of all cervical cancers. The new HRSA guidelines require that self-collection test kits be covered by private insurance starting January 2027, but some insurance plans are covering them already, and you can use HSA or FSA funds.HPV is a common virus that almost everyone will be exposed to at some point in their life if they have sex. Many people’s bodies can clear the virus on their own, but for some, the high-risk strains of the virus can lead to abnormal cells that turn to cancer. HPV testing is extremely important because detecting HPV before it turns to cancer can stop cervical cancer from ever forming. And, if it does form, early detection is a game changer because the five-year survival rate for cervical cancer is 90% when it’s caught early. After it spreads, that rate drops to 20% For over seven decades, cervical cancer screening relied solely on the Pap test, which was invented in 1941 . Pap tests, which require the use of ato allow a healthcare provider to take samples, detect abnormal cells that may be pre-cancerous or cancerous. But, in 2014, HPV tests were approved as a screening test to identify the presence of the virus before it even progresses to abnormal cells. In-office HPV tests still use the same invasive and uncomfortable speculum as the Pap test and require a visit to your HCP. This can be particularly off-putting for women who have a history of sexual trauma, have difficulty getting on the exam table, or lack easy access to healthcare. The pain and inconvenience of these tests often lead to delayed or missed testing. In fact, according to the CDC,New self-collection HPV tests offer the convenience and privacy of testing at home and use a sponge-like tool to swab the vagina — no stirrups or speculum needed. The self-collection test kits are an additional option, aimed at increasing access and appeal for those women who are deterred by in-office screening methods. Traditional Pap and HPV testing are still available. It’s important to note that, when self-testing for HPV, you must use an FDA-approved device that you obtain through a prescription from a healthcare provider. And, if you have an abnormal result, you will need to follow up with an HCP for further testing.The new HRSA guidelines recommend that women of average risk between the ages of 30 and 65 receive a high-risk HPV test every five years. Nothing was changed for women ages 21 to 29, who are advised to get a Pap test every three years. However, guidelines about who should be screened for cervical cancer, how and how often vary from organization to organization, so it’s important to talk to your HCP about what type of screening is best for you.Planned Parenthood me salvó de cáncer cervical She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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