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2006 CDC report on STIs not looking too hot

To many teenagers and twenty-somethings, STIs are perceived as distant. Diseases like chlamydia and gonorrhea as a result of unprotected sex are viewed in much the same way as lung cancer caused by cigarette smoking-"sure, it happens to other people, but it won't happen to me" seems to be the predominant outlook. Click HERE for more.

November 26, 2007 9:43:01 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink

Sarah Stoesz on MPR

Recently, featured Planned Parenthood MN, ND, SD's CEO, Sarah Stoesz spoke alongside Steve Sviggum, Former State Representative and Speaker of the House, and current Labor Commissioner, at an event hosted by the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute. Click HERE to read more.

November 21, 2007 9:31:00 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink

Illegal Abortion and Women

In mid October, smack in the middle of 40 days of life, the Fargo Forum had a very depressing, anti-choice letter to the editor. Click HERE to read more.

November 20, 2007 1:34:00 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink

Press Release: 11.16.07 STIs Rates in MN mirror National Increase

Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance for 2006. The report shows that the number of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis cases nationwide has increased steadily over the past several years. Click HERE to read more.

November 16, 2007 4:44:00 | 0 Comments | 0 Trackbacks | Permalink