USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute - Fairhope

01/10/2026

Kristen Sayles, an elementary school counselor, was referred to the Mitchell Cancer Institute after being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. Read about her journey and the latest breast cancer research projects happening amongst USA Health scientists. https://ow.ly/OpPG50XTCbB

01/09/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute is driving the GO Teal and White campaign to raise awareness and educate our community about gynecologic cancers. Cervical cancer is one of the most diagnosed gynecologic cancers, yet it is also one of the most preventable. Show your support by wearing teal and white and helping us spread the message. Learn more at usahealthsystem.com/go-teal-and-white.

01/08/2026

The Mitchell Cancer Institute encourages everyone to wear teal and white on Friday, Jan. 9, to promote education, resources and support for cervical cancer prevention. https://ow.ly/XXLt50XTbqS

11/30/2025

Mark your calendar for December 2 — Giving Tuesday! On this global day of generosity, you can help USA Health continue delivering world-class care, comfort, and hope to the patients and families who need it most. Together, we can change lives. It’s not too early to make a difference. Make an online gift today at usahealthsystem.com/givenow.

11/24/2025

We asked menopause specialist Dr. Constance Dabezies to join the show to discuss hormone therapy and what these survivors can do to feel better. Listen at cancering.com or wherever you get podcasts!

10/09/2025

Breast cancer survivor Shari Simmons and the MCI's Janel Lowman went on FOX10 recently to spread the word out about the importance of mammograms and the upcoming Think Pink Tea. https://www.fox10tv.com/2025/10/08/healthy-living-15th-think-pink-tea/

09/29/2025

The 15th Think Pink Tea is set for Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. The signature community event honors breast cancer survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones. https://ow.ly/sri150X2ibo

09/25/2025

This Saturday, runners, walkers, survivors and supporters will gather for the 18th Annual GO Run for Gynecologic Oncology. Every dollar raised benefits gynecologic cancer research at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Learn more, register for the race, or donate at https://ow.ly/OWZF50X2gxe.

09/24/2025

The 18th Annual GO Run for gynecologic oncology will be held Saturday, Sept. 27. The Shake Your Teal Feathers team will once again take to the course in honor of Courtney Upton, a USA graduate and beloved community leader who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018. Learn about her story and how you can register for the GO Run. https://ow.ly/pwm950X1bsY

09/17/2025

Knowing your HPV status is crucial in preventing cervical cancer. That’s one takeaway from the latest episode of The Cancering Show. Hear from nationally recognized expert Rebecca Perkins, M.D., M.Sc., about the importance of testing for HPV even if you’re already getting a regular Pap test. This conversation is especially timely now that it’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month! Listen at cancering.com or wherever you get podcasts!

08/27/2025

08/18/2025

USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute’s Casey L. Daniel, Ph.D., director of epidemiology and family health, will join the HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast, hosted by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The virtual event will be held on Sept. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT, and is open to all. Dr. Daniel will contribute to discussions on the Southeast U.S. call to action: eliminating HPV cancers as a public health concern.

Learn more about the Southeast Roundtable and explore available resources at stjude.org/southeast-roundtable.

The HPV Vaccination Roundtable of the Southeast is a platform for idea sharing and strategic planning to improve HPV vaccination rates in the region.