Remembering Jennifer: An HPV Story
I met Jennifer in 2011 when I moved to a rural town in Minnesota so that my husband could pastor a local church. It was…
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Prevent Cancer
I have no underlying health conditions and was and am a generally healthy. I am athletic, active, and enjoy time spent outdoors in any capacity. I had…
An Interview with Dr. Jacobson: Mayo Clinic and the HPV Vaccine
As the person at the helm of Voices for Vaccines, I frequently hear the newest claims made by anti-vaccine activists about the alleged dangers of…
A Teen Speaks Up for Vaccines
Spreading the word about the benefits of vaccinating children is a personal crusade for my family and me. My mother lost her younger brother to…
What HPV Can Do
It was November 2008 when I got the astounding news that I had abnormal cervical cells. It was meant to be a routine GP appointment.…
HPV vaccines and failure to communicate
My second favorite** part of being a pediatrician is talking with parents about the best ways to keep their kids safe. I spend a lot…
The Grandma I Wish I Knew
From what I've been told, my maternal grandmother was a vivacious woman, full of life. IÂ have been told many stories about her, but never met…