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Wednesday, February 22, 2012  A medical practice that has been around in Quincy for decades is expanding. Family Planning staff say it's due to the growing needs of its clients.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  The disease is commonly thought of for women only, but the Centers for Disease Control has seen a dramatic increase in the number of men with HPV.

Friday, February 18, 2011  The House has approved a Republican proposal to block federal aid for Planned Parenthood.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  To mark Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, health officials want to remind women how important it is to get their annual checkups. HPV, or human papillomavirus, causes about 70 percent of cervical cancer. HPV vaccines for girls and young women can prevent the disease, but are most effective when used before the start of sexual activity.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  New study shows male circumcision helps prevents herpes and HPV in addition to HIV infection

Wednesday, November 14, 2007  St. Louis has the nation's highest infection rates for two common sexually transmitted diseases.