Empowering Women to Recognize Ovarian Cancer Early.

Accessible Resources in Multiple Languages

Breaking language barriers so all women can understand ovarian cancer symptoms, risk factors, and access life‑saving genetic testing program.

About The Project

Bridging the Language Gap in Ovarian Cancer Awareness: A Prototype for Multilingual Health Literacy

Many immigrant communities face barriers accessing critical health information due to low health literacy and limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate resources.
This project provides multilingual educational audio, video resources, and written flyers to increase awareness about ovarian cancer through our primary partner Saint Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA). Women can learn to recognize early symptoms, understand risk factors, increase awareness, and access information about the free genetic testing programs provided by the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).

This project is Funded by SLU 1818 community engagement grant 2025-2026.

Why This Matters

Why This Matters

Language and health‑literacy barriers can delay early recognition of ovarian cancer and limit access to preventive care. By offering clear, culturally appropriate materials in multiple languages, this project ensures that every woman regardless of background can access the knowledge needed to protect her health.

How It Works

This project provides five types of multilingual educational resources designed to make ovarian cancer information accessible to all women:

Multilingual Flyers

Clear, culturally appropriate information in multiple languages, each with a QR code that links directly to the corresponding language sub‑page.

Videos

Step‑by‑step guidance to understand symptoms, risk factors, and information about the free genetic testing program offered by OCRA.

Audios

Listen to content in your preferred language, anywhere and anytime.

Additional Resources

SLOCA website for more information about ovarian cancer in English.

OCRA’s website for information about the free genetic testing program.

Community Partners & Support

This initiative is in collaboration with:

  • St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness (SLOCA)
  • Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA)
  • Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
  • Casa de Salud
  • Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)

Get Involved

Empower yourself and your community: access resources, share the materials, and help ensure that every woman has the knowledge to protect her health.

1818 Grant recipient and Campus Leads:

  • Oluwakemi Mary Alo.

Support from students and faculty in:

  • Department of Communication
  • Department of Behavioral Science and Health Equity Program
  • Department of Languages, Literature, and Cultures