Our HISTORY
Preventing Cervical Cancer, Transforming Lives
Our Story
The Founding of PINCC
PINCC was established by gynecologist Dr. Kay Taylor in 2005. Dr. Taylor was inspired to help women battle cervical cancer after a medical mission to Honduras. She saw more fatal cases of cervical cancer in one trip than she had during her entire career. In late 2005 she launched the first PINCC trip to visit the Mosquito Coast of Honduras. With a team of only three eager volunteers, the first PINCC team visited three health clinic sites and began training healthcare workers in cervical cancer screening and treatment.
Continuing the Mission
Today PINCC is operated by Dr. Melissa Miskell —a Board Certified gynecologist who worked closely with Dr. Taylor during her missions for seven years. Dr. Miskell assumed the role of Medical Director upon Dr. Taylor's retirement and now acts as PINCC's Executive Director.
Since 2017, Dr. Miskell has expanded PINCC’s global presence to stretch many borders, saving and changing thousands of lives globally. While under her expertise, PINCC has certified over 30 local medical providers in thermal ablation. PINCC has traveled an astronomical 200,394 miles from our headquarters in Texas, to rural communities ensuring every woman has access to dignified reproductive health care. PINCC’s impact and approach to sustainability have gained support from over 300 medical and support volunteers dedicating their skills, passion, and time for over 12,000 international volunteer hours.
Dr. Melissa Miskell, Executive and Medical Director
“The reason PINCC’s work matters, is because it saves women’s lives. On a global scale this affects the world’s economy. Women are the socioeconomic backbone of our society. When this is lost, so is the stability on the community and cumulatively, the world’s.”
- Dr. Melissa Miskell, PINCC Executive Director
PINCC’s Global Reach: Transforming Women’s Health Worldwide
This world map highlights the reach of PINCC’s mission, showing equipped, self-sustaining facilities across the globe. Each center actively provides critical care for women, advancing PINCC’s commitment to eradicating cervical cancer worldwide.
Distance Traveled: Over 200,000 miles reaching rural communities worldwide.
Sustainable Impact: Each PINCC-trained facility across the globe continues to provide life-saving care for women.
Dedicated Volunteers: Supported by 300+ skilled volunteers contributing over 12,000 international hours.
Our Mission to End Cervical Cancer: Empowering clinics globally to fulfill our mission sustainably.
Your Contribution, OUr Impact
We take immense pride in presenting our endeavors in the PINCC Impact Reports. This encapsulates our organization's remarkable journey and achievements throughout the past years. As we delve into the pages of each report, you'll discover the tangible impact of PINCC's initiatives, showcasing not only the challenges we've overcome but also the lives we've touched and transformed.