( ENSPIRE Health & Wellness ) Teal Wand ™ Is The Latest Cervical Self-Screening Option
Cervical healthcare is undergoing a transformation as the American Hospital Association and the American Cancer Society recognize self-collection as a clinical pathway for cervical health and wellness. For decades, the Pap test always required a clinical visit and a speculum exam. It can also be a barrier for those facing geographic, physical, or personal hurdles. According to the updated 2025 guidelines of the AHA and ACS, it is now a legitimate clinical option to have self-screenings for cervical cancer. By using a vaginal swab to take a sample, you have the option of doing it in the comfort of your own home. There are many clinicians where you can request a kit. Organizations like BC Cancer allow you to receive and send mail-order kits that have advanced screening technology. This is a new era where we are bridging the gap in care, offering quick, reliable, and patient-centered care to eliminate cervical cancer.
In addition, one organization that has taken it a step further is Teal Health™. Their mission is to provide women with tools, access, and resources to make their own health decisions. This includes self-screenings for cervical cancer. Furthermore, their vision is to put women, their preferences, and experiences at the heart of their tools. The one tool they are best known for is the Teal Wand™. Kara Egan and Dr. Avnesh Thakor, who were brought together by a mutual friend because of their shared passion for health and equity found teal Health™.
They collaborated and reimagined Dr. Thakor’s initial self-collect prototype into the Teal Wand™. They designed this ergonomically screening device for a broad range of videos and health literacy levels. Dr. Thakor noticed the lack of innovation in the 80+ years of the cervical cancer screening process. He wanted to revolutionize the process and use his medical expertise and research to create a comfortable, innovative device for self-screening. His credibility as an Associate Professor at Stanford University and Kara Egan’s 20+ year career in finance, health, and technology have shaped Teal Health™ into the platform women need.
Self-screening has now taken a fundamental shift in the medical landscape. Options for self-screening kits and specially made tools are helping many people all over to receive the cervical care they need. Organizations such as BC Cancer and Teal Health™ are at the forefront of this health and wellness change. At-home cervical screening services are a pathway to women’s health. To get started with your first self-screening, you can order a kit at https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ or try the Teal Wand™ at https://www.getteal.com/.
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