Welcome to Project Nana
OUR MISSION
Project Nana, Inc. (PN) is a boutique nonprofit with an innovative approach to advancing health equity for post-menopausal women. We call them seasoned women. Through creative workshops, advocacy, training, research, and community engagement, our health goal is to reduce late-stage diagnoses of women's cancers and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
OUR SERVICES
PEER AND PROVIDER TRAINING
An informed and empowered seasoned woman understands her agency and that she is a partner in her health journey. We train healthcare providers in techniques to improve their patient engagement. We also equip peer support teams with tools to assist women with navigating ...
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OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE:
Resource referral and assistance, Research, and Community outreach activities!
If you have any questions or concerns, or just want to tell us about how Project Nana has made an impact in your life, please use this contact form to get in touch! |
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Research Shows...
Post-menopausal women are at an increased risk for developing gynecologic cancers. In addition, health disparities – or differences – exist among different groups of women that could contribute to increased rates of gynecologic cancers. These health disparities can result in some women lacking access to a gynecologist or other healthcare provider, delayed diagnosis of a gynecologic cancer, or not receiving the proper screenings and tests needed to ensure a healthy future.
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The Facts According to the CDC, 1 in 20 women between the ages of 66-70 has never had a Pap smear. The older a woman gets, the less likely she will receive a Pap smear. Recent research has found that the number of new cases of cervical cancer increases with age and that more Black women are diagnosed with cervical cancer compared to White women. |
Growing Number of Seasoned Women According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2060 nearly 1 in 4 Americans will be over 65 years of age, with over 51 million of those 65 and older being women. |
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Racial Disparities Although Black Americans make up only 12% of the US population, compared to White Americans they have higher rates of HIV diagnoses, higher rates of STI diagnoses (including syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia), late diagnoses for certain gynecologic cancers, and generally have lower survival rates when diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. In addition, women living in the U.S. South are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV, STIs, cervical cancer, or ovarian cancer compared to other regions of the U.S. |
Screening Recommendations National organizations such as The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend that women continue to receive gynecological care throughout their lifetime. An annual well-woman visit, as it is called, may consist of a pelvic exam, a Pap smear, cancer, and STI screenings, as well as counseling by a gynecologist or women’s health practitioner to cover other female sexual health needs. |
