Through the ISIS Project (Informed Sessions for Informed Sexuality) Black women will be educated about cervical cancer and will be empowered to act as agents to safeguard their health.

The ISIS Project Tour 2005-2006
In 2005 and 2006, Dr. Lucille Perez, President Emeritus of the National Medical Association and Reverend Dr. Susan Newman, author of Oh God! A Black Women’s Guide to Sex and Spirituality co-facilitated a cervical cancer awareness program in 10 US cities.

The ISIS Project 2007: Spread the Word! Save A Sister! Public Campaign

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As the next phase of The ISIS Project, The Balm In Gilead has developed a cervical cancer awareness campaign called Spread the Word Save A Sister The campaign is supported by media and free educational sessions within each of the following cities: Washington, DC, Miami, Houston, Montgomery, Oakland, Chicago, Greensboro, St. Louis, Greenville and Pittsburgh.

As part of the Spread the Word Save A Sister campaign, the Balm In Gilead has partnered with Black female clinicians in each city. Black female clinicians will act as spokespersons for the campaign and act as medical experts for the larger community and the media answering questions about the latest in cervical cancer science. Stay tuned to your local print, radio and TV for more information about the ISIS Project in your city!

A key part of the Spread the Word Save A Sister campaign is education. The Balm In Gilead has trained local women in the community to become Cervical Cancer Peer Educators. Our Peer Educators will be holding educational sessions that are free and open to the public.

The educational sessions will: