August 2026

In case you missed them, here is a recap of and links to all of the U.S. commercial articles that were published in the Provider Newsroom in August.

What your patients may not know about cholesterol management: five popular misconceptions

(August 31, 2026) Preventing and treating high cholesterol is a long-standing challenge for providers and patients alike.

How The Cigna Group’s Safe Swimming with Sickle Cell is expanding access, confidence, and water safety

(August 31, 2026) The Cigna Group created the Safe Swimming with Sickle Cell (SSwSC) program to help address barriers that have historically limited safe swimming access for children living with Sickle Cell Disease.

Health care providers show strong vitality amid workplace pressures

(August 26, 2026) Providers report higher overall vitality than workers in other fields, driven by a strong sense of purpose, greater focus on physical well-being, and higher levels of workplace engagement.

Why cervical cancer screening remains a clinical imperative

(August 18, 2026) Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide and is highly preventable when detected early through routine screenings and vaccinations.

Growing momentum for starting HPV vaccination at ages 9-10

(August 17, 2026) Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States and a leading cause of several cancers, including cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal. A growing body of research suggests that introducing the HPV vaccine earlier — at ages 9 or 10 — can support higher initiation and completion rates while making conversations easier for families and providers.