What is Tiempo de Vacunarte?
The overall goal of Tiempo de Vacunarte is to reduce the burden of HPV-associated cancers in border and rural counties by providing no-cost vaccines. Components of the program include health education, social media messaging, and no-cost HPV vaccinations.
The program covers counties in West Texas and along the Texas-Mexico border.
Eligible participants are all genders between the ages of 9 and 45 years old who are uninsured/underinsured, have not completed the HPV vaccination series, and have a Texas address. Parents will be providing consent and receiving the education for minors 9 to 17 years old. We also assist those who do have insurance by providing a referral and a resource list if individuals do not have a primary doctor.
How do I get free HPV vaccines?
Fill out our screening survey to see if you or your child qualify for free HPV vaccines!
If you qualify, our staff will contact you and share vaccine information and education over the phone, in person, or by your preferred virtual platform.
Next, you will receive a vaccine voucher in the mail.
Take this voucher to any of our partners below to receive your HPV vaccines at no cost! All vaccination sites are following strict safety protocols and will ensure you are safe when getting your vaccines.
Four easy steps:
Tiempo de Vacunarte Events
Tiempo de Vacunarte Team
Dr. Jennifer Molokwu, Project Director
Dr. Molokwu is originally from Nigeria and attended medical school in Nigeria. She then moved to the United States and obtained a master’s degree in public health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. She is currently involved in clinical research, teaching at undergraduate and graduate medical level, as well as clinical practice. Her research interests are in women’s health, cancer prevention, and shared patient decision-making. Most recently, she has been working on cervical cancer education in the border region.
Sonia Escamilla, Project Coordinator
Sonia Escamilla is originally from El Paso, Texas. Sonia holds an associate’s degree in social work. She has served as a Navigator at TTUHSC El Paso for three years, navigating participants through the health system. Sonia enjoys baking and spending time with her family.
