A new public health initiative is bringing free, weekend-accessible human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to Villa Polyclinic across select weekends in April and May, designed to boost early detection of pre-cancerous changes and cut cervical cancer mortality rates in the eligible population.\n\nOrganizers have confirmed the testing will operate between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on three scheduled weekends: April 18 and 19, followed by May 9 and 10, and a final weekend of testing on May 16 and 17. The weekend scheduling was chosen specifically to accommodate women who work standard weekday schedules and face barriers to accessing routine screening during business hours.\n\nPublic health officials are actively urging all women who meet the eligibility criteria to take advantage of this no-cost service, stressing that regular HPV screening is one of the most critical tools available for preventing invasive cervical cancer. Unlike many routine cancer screenings, this initiative offers free access to a test that can detect high-risk HPV strains responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer long before any symptoms develop.\n\nThe program is open to a broad group of eligible women, ranging from 30 to 65 years of age. First-time test-takers who have never undergone an HPV screening are specifically prioritized for the service, and women who retain their uterus after other gynecological procedures also qualify. Organizers have clarified a common point of confusion: women who have previously completed a Pap smear as part of routine gynecological care are still eligible to receive this free HPV test.\n\At its core, the campaign reinforces a life-saving public health message: consistent, regular screening and early detection of abnormal cellular changes directly reduces cervical cancer death rates. For additional questions about eligibility or location details, interested women can contact organizers at (268) 781-8256.
Free Weekend HPV Testing Offered at Villa Polyclinic in April and May
