Online Support Network Tool For Cervical Cancer And HPV Community

Main Category: Cervical Cancer / HPV Vaccine
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Article Date: 04 May 2007 - 0:00 PDT

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National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) announces the launch of a new online support network with ClincaHealth. The aim of this online community is to foster peer-to-peer communication and information sharing about cervical cancer and the humanpapilomavirus (HPV) including prevention, detection and treatments via the web. It is designed to be the meeting place for anyone desiring to connect with others interested in or affected by cervical cancer/HPV - survivors, those at risk, family, friends, clinicians, educators and the public at large. "With this community tool, the NCCC sets to become the center of online discussions related to cervical cancer and HPV," stated Sarina Araujo, executive director of NCCC.

The NCCC has partnered with ClinicaHealth, the leading provider of online health & wellness support networks, to bring this service to the public and those impacted by cervical cancer and HPV disease. "Online social networks aren't new - but in areas related to health and wellness, we're now using them in new and exciting ways," said Brian Loew, founder and CEO of ClinicaHealth.

The Cervical Cancer/HPV online community makes powerful social networking features accessible to those affected or seeking information on cervical cancer and HPV. On this new site, community members have the opportunity to easily create online journals reflecting their experiences. Members can create and participate in discussions about medical, lifestyle, and emotional issues surrounding cervical cancer and HPV disease. And, most important of all, they can find and connect directly with others who are going through similar experiences.

Registration for the online community is free of charge to the public. To learn more about this unique and exciting online cervical cancer/HPV community; go to http://www.nccc-online.org and click on the link called "NCCC's Cervical Cancer/HPV Community."

About National Cervical Cancer Coalition

The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is the nations oldest nonprofit organization exclusively focused on working with women, family members and friends that are battling issues related to cervical cancer and HPV disease. In addition to the new cervical cancer/HPV online community, the NCCC has the cervical cancer quilts, an award winning website, http://www.nccc-online.org, the NCCC PhonePals program and the NCCC Health News section that provides current information on cervical cancer.

About ClinicaHealth

Founded in 2005, ClinicaHealth is the leading provider of online health community solutions. ClinicaHealth provides safe, rich, and engaging online communities for patients, caregivers and families through cutting-edge collaborative technologies. By enabling those affected by medical conditions to seek out and help one another, ClinicaHealth fosters the creation of vibrant, effective and close-knit social networks.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition
http://www.nccc-online.org

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