Our Partners

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and is researching, developing, teaching, and providing novel and highly effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, and survive cancer. At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we are Where Science Becomes Hope by making advances against cancer, improving treatments, and bringing hope through our research discoveries, training and education programs, and patient care. Winship Cancer Institute provides you with access to world-class cancer care through an extensive network of facilities and services at eight convenient locations across the metro Atlanta area. 

The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University is on a mission for Georgia, providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally. Their ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer, and they are proudly making progress every day. They assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual’s unique needs. 

Imagine Pediatrics Primary Care’s mission is to provide your child with exceptional, personalized, high-quality pediatric care. They are dedicated to improving and maintaining your child's health, whether your child needs a wellness check, acute, or chronic care. 

Morehouse School of Medicine works to provide the best care for patients and to discover new ways to prevent and combat deadly diseases. The Morehouse School of Medicine Cancer Health Equity Institute (CHEI) is made up of special people dedicated to giving their energy, talents, and unique skills to end health disparities in cancer. They lead efforts in comprehensive research to prevent and cure cancer in African American communities and throughout Georgia, and contribute to solving the problems of cancer worldwide, while providing the highest level of safe, innovative, compassionate care for patients with cancer. 

The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) Gynecologic Cancer Program is Georgia’s leading provider of gynecologic (GYN) cancer care, diagnosing and treating more new cases of cervical cancer than any other hospital in Georgia. Northside Hospital ranks among the top five women’s cancer programs in the country. 

The University of Georgia Cancer Center works to fight cancer on three different fronts on behalf of Georgians. They aim to develop new methodologies for tumor early detection, find new targets both inside and on the cancer cell surface to develop novel therapeutic drugs, and improve prevention efforts and the quality of life of patients and survivors. They also work closely with the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University and Emory Winship Cancer Center. 

Wellstar is one of the leading healthcare systems in Georgia. With over 400 locations across Georgia and 24/7 access online (including virtual care) or over the phone, individuals can find world-class personalized care whenever they need it. They are internationally recognized for their Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Program, including a highly rated gynecologic oncology team that combines medical expertise with compassion and empathy to care for women with gynecologic cancer. 

Community Health Works (CHW) is a non-profit public charity seeking innovative solutions to help local communities throughout the state improve health outcomes. CHW is working to promote overall wellness behaviors, improve access to preventive health services, reduce the burden on healthcare providers, and provide compassionate advocacy for people financially compromised by their medical needs. They are involved in various projects, including cervical cancer work. 

DeKalb Public Health provides services like immunizations, family planning, and child health services for the community, as well as many health promotion and prevention programs like diabetes prevention, obesity prevention, and car seat safety training. They envision a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. DeKalb Public Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents. 

The East Georgia Cancer Coalition (EGGC) is a regional cancer organization anchored by Georgia Regents University, the University of Georgia, and the medical community. The Coalition serves 29 counties of East Georgia. We believe that lives can be saved by education about cancer prevention and by early detection.

The Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Control Program within the Georgia Department of Public Health oversees the implementation of the statewide cancer plan, carries out programmatic activities, and maintains the partnerships essential to reducing cancer-related morbidity and mortality. 

The Georgia Department of Public Health houses Georgia’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, which oversees the implementation of the statewide cancer plan. It also provides breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic services, and referral to treatment as medically indicated to uninsured and underinsured women residing in Georgia. 

Horizons, South Georgia’s Cancer Coalition, is focused on its core mission of providing critical cancer screening, assistance, and survivorship programs. Since 2002, Horizons has provided uninsured and underprivileged members of our communities access to cancer screenings and information, helped cancer patients get to treatment, and offered resources for patients, survivors, and their families. 

The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition’s mission is to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with cancer by developing and delivering education and communications to encourage prevention, early detection, treatment, and research programs throughout our region. The Breast and Cervical Program Manager coordinates tailored breast and cervical cancer health education programs and outreach in 15 counties across Northwest Georgia. Signature programs include a Mother-Daughter Dinner to educate families about the benefits of the HPV Vaccine, and an ongoing provider education tool encouraging clinicians to recommend the vaccine to their patients. 

The Regional Cancer Coalitions of Georgia were created nearly 20 years ago by the General Assembly and the Governor to ensure Georgians in all corners of the state have access to cancer care resources. These coalitions – now based in Albany, Athens, Columbus, Macon, and Rome – work hand in hand to provide prevention, screening, and care coordination to virtually all the state’s rural population. As we look to begin our third decade of cancer fighting, we find that only by each regional coalition working as part of this larger movement can we successfully drive the system and policy changes that will fundamentally change the cancer fight throughout all of Georgia. 

West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition’s mission is to help “reduce the burden of cancer in the communities we serve” through education and navigation. Our vision is to reduce the burden of cancer in the communities we serve, we are “neighbors helping neighbors”. They plan to continue making strides by educating the community about cancer prevention, empowering the community to make healthy lifestyle changes through outreach and prevention efforts, navigating clients through the healthcare system, and connecting the community with available resources, such as cancer screenings for the medically needy. 

The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, affectionately known simply as GCAPP, is a statewide adolescent health organization that works with hundreds of schools and other youth-serving organizations so that young people have the information, knowledge, and motivation they need to make healthy lifestyle choices that maximize their potential. Founded in 1995, GCAPP impacts over 80,000 young people each year as they journey through adolescence and into the rest of their lives. We help youth mitigate risks that often result in negative consequences that are difficult to overcome. 

The Georgia Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Georgia’s children. They serve as a resource and advocate for pediatric professionals to create a healthier tomorrow. 

The Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia empowers minority communities to achieve better health outcomes. They provide education and resources on how to stay healthy, connect you with quality healthcare providers, and advocate for policies that will improve the health of Hispanics in Georgia.  

The HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast is coordinated by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It is comprised of people and partners from 12 states and two jurisdictions – Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The southeastern United States has historically had the lowest HPV vaccination coverage as a region – with some exceptions – and the highest rates of HPV cancers, especially cervical and oral cancers. Focusing on the Southeast allows us to galvanize existing successful efforts working in our areas, learn from each other, and further our reach and impact on improving HPV vaccination coverage. 

The Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative for Economic and Social Justice (SRBWI) is a 501c3 Human Rights organization, formed in 2001 to address historical race, class, cultural, religious, and gender barriers faced by Black women and young women in the rural U. S. South. This initiative brought to light the inadequate cervical cancer prevention and care for Black women in the Mississippi Delta.   

The Susan Jolley Awareness Program works to bring awareness and education on healthy living and the prevention of cervical cancer.  

Three Rivers Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is a community-driven, non-profit organization. They assist Georgia communities in building and sustaining the healthcare workforce to meet their healthcare needs. As an organization, they are focused on the communities they serve, are dedicated to partnerships and collaboration, treat others as they want to be treated, are committed to excellence, accountability, responsibility, ethical behavior, and stewardship, and are committed to communicating our outcomes to our stakeholders and partners. 

The American Cancer Society works at the national and community level to increase HPV vaccination uptake. Our initiatives seek to advance best practices, increase collaboration, and provide leadership. Along with the CDC, they are responsible for establishing the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable - a national coalition of public organizations, private organizations, voluntary organizations, and invited individuals dedicated to reducing the incidence of and mortality from HPV-associated cancer in the U.S., through coordinated leadership and strategic planning. 

Cancer Pathways mission is to provide pathways of support, education, and community to anyone facing cancer – whether it’s before, during, or after a cancer experience. They promote community awareness of cancer prevention and education. Cancer Happens® is a cancer education and risk reduction program offered, free of charge by Cancer Pathways to adolescents in middle, high school classrooms and youth organizations. 

CareSource is a nationally recognized, nonprofit managed care organization serving over 2 million members. Founded in 1989, CareSource administers one of the largest Medicaid managed care plans in the U.S., offering a variety of health insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Health Insurance Marketplace products. As a mission-driven and member-centric organization, CareSource is transforming health care by providing innovative programs to members in a growing number of states, including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 

Cervivor is a global community of patient advocates who inspire and empower those affected by cervical cancer by educating and motivating them to use their voices to create awareness to end stigma, influence decision and change, and end cervical cancer. 

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has documented numerous instances of how inadequate HPV vaccine access and cervical cancer prevention services contribute to racial disparities and preventable deaths, particularly among Black women in rural communities in the United States. Their research highlights barriers to care, including limited access to information, transportation, and affordable healthcare, as well as the impact of structural racism and discrimination. HRW's work emphasizes the importance of addressing inequities to ensure the right to the highest attainable standard of health for all, including access to effective prevention and treatment for cervical cancer. 

St. Jude’s HPV Cancer Prevention Program aims to reduce human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancer deaths locally and nationally by increasing HPV vaccination rates. Their activities focus on galvanizing existing successful efforts and introducing new ones in support of increasing HPV vaccination through clinical interventions with healthcare providers and systems, community interventions, and public policy and advocacy. 

The National HPV Roundtable’s mission is to raise HPV vaccination rates and prevent HPV cancers in the United States. They see a future where HPV cancers can be prevented, sparing millions of families unnecessary pain, stress, and financial burden. 

The National Roundtable on Cervical Cancer is a coordinated effort that will accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer primarily by addressing health disparities. They aim to reduce barriers to care, eliminate disparities, reduce harms, and promote new technologies that reduce both morbidity and mortality of cervical cancer for everyone.