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Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program • 25 Sherbrook St, Unit 5 Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B1   Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed holidays • Administration: (204) 788-8626 1-866-616-8805 • E-mail: mccsp@cancercare.mb.ca Medical Director: Dr. Bob Lotocki Program Manager: Kimberly Templeton Health Promotion Specialist: Lesley Dyck

The goal of the Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening Program is to reduce the incidence of and mortality from invasive cervical cancer.

The program objectives are to:

• Increase Pap test utilization province-wide.
• Develop and maintain a population-based information system and registry.
• Facilitate and support quality assurance activities for cervical cancer screening services.
• Facilitate and support a common laboratory network.
• Establish monitoring and evaluation methodology.

In this section, you will find "Pap Smears - A Resource Guide for Manitoba Health Professionals".

This guide is a compilation of information for all health professionals who are doing Pap tests. It includes guidelines for taking quality Pap tests, cytology reporting terminology, management of an abnormal cervico-vaginal result and other valuable information.

You will also find 2 new resources - both laminated reference cards that can help you in your practice. The Management Guidelines card is a summary of screening and management guidelines. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Clinician Fact Sheet includes information on the risk of infection, transmission, vaccine and key messages for patient education.