Cervical Cancer in Texas: A High-Risk Crisis - Texas has one of the highest cervical cancer rates in the nation, disproportionately affecting Hispanic and Black women. Dr. Claudia Werner, an OB-GYN professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, leads prevention efforts at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, where she encounters many uninsured or underinsured patients with cervical cancer. The lack of insurance and access to healthcare in rural areas significantly hinders preventative care and early detection. A new at-home screening tool, the Teal Wand, is now available in Texas, but follow-up evaluations can be expensive. State grants help underinsured patients with these procedures, and the HPV vaccine is recommended for children between eleven and twelve years old as a preventative measure.

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