Key Takeaways: HPV (human papillomavirus) is extremely common; there are specific types of high risk HPV that are associated with cervical cancer.  HPV often has no symptoms, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting screened regularly.  There are two effective ways to prevent HPV: the HPV vaccine and taking precautions in sexual situations (e.g. using condoms and getting screened for STIs regularly)  It can be unnerving to receive an HPV diagnosis or an abnormal Pap test result, so first things first—you’ve come to the right place! If you’ve been diagnosed with HPV, you ..read more

Key Takeaways: Advancements in wearable technology and digital health platforms have improved women’s access to healthcare by enabling remote monitoring options for women and providers. Cervical cancer screening technology, particularly HPV testing, has made significant progress in reducing the rates of cervical cancer. However, there is still a long way to go to improve access to this life-saving screening. Continued innovation is critical to changing the way women experience, monitor, and manage their health, and addressing these challenges will be key to making women’s health technology m ..read more

Key Takeaways: February celebrates Ethnic Equality Month, fostering awareness about inequities and encouraging people and companies to look at ways to redress this through social equality and justice initiatives.  Teal Health is committed to dismantling inequity and building equitable outcomes in women’s health.  Significant racial disparities exist in cervical cancer outcomes.  Many women lag behind in cervical cancer screening due to factors like race, insurance status, and geographic location.  Did you know that February marks Ethnic Equality Month? This month, which ..read more

Key Takeaways: Each year, approximately 14,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer;  Because cervical cancer is often asymptomatic, many patients are diagnosed at a late stage of the process when treatment may be less likely to be effective;  More than 90 percent of cervical cancer cases could be prevented with screening and HPV vaccination;  Unfortunately, many people have fallen behind on their cervical cancer screening due to COVID-19 healthcare disruptions.  The Impact of Cancer and the Key Role of Prevention  Did you know that one of the top public healt ..read more

I am so proud and excited to introduce Teal Health. We’re an ambitious and passionate team that is boldly creating the future of healthcare that women deserve – starting with at-home cervical cancer screenings. We’re launching with the support and shared vision of our amazing early investors which include Emerson Collective, Felicis Ventures, Metrodora, and Serena Ventures, among other awesome firms and individuals.  We feel so lucky and energized to be working to eradicate cervical cancer. Early cervical cancer detection is critical for women to stay healthy, if caught early, 93% of c ..read more