The Link Between HPV
and
Cervical Cancer
HPV is a common virus. In fact, it's estimated that 8 out of every 10 people get HPV at some point
in their lives.
How does a person get HPV in the first place?
High-risk types of HPV that cause cervical cancer are spread through sex or intimate skin-to-skin contact.
HPV can "hide" in the cervical cells for a long period of time and not be detected. There are no warning sypmptoms for
HPV.
Doesn't a Pap test detect HPV?
Not exactly. The Pap cannot detect HPV directly. A laboratory technician looks at a sample
of your cervical cells under a microscope for signs of abnormal changes, which are caused by the virus. While the Pap
can identify many women in need of treatment, it is not foolproof.
What do you need to get the HPV test along with your Pap?
If you have additional questions about the HPV test, go to the Web site www.thehpvtest.com, or talk to your doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider. Do not be afraid to ask questions.
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LICENSE PLATES
TO
SUPPORT ILLINOIS PARKS
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Park District plates feature a symbol of youth, a kite on a blue sky.
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Park Districts plates may be displayed on passenger cars and on trucks and vans weighing
8,000 lbs. or less
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Each set of Park District plates generates $25 for park district youth programming
throughout the state.
Park Districts in Illinois have been providing vital youth programs
for many years. After school and on weekends, parks across the the State are filled with young people playing soccer,
baseball, and basketball. Park District Recreation Centers Offer Arts, Dance, Gymnastics, music, and even science classes.
These license plates help fund activities for Illinois' Youth.
For more information call the Illinois Association of Park Districts: 1-877-523-4558 or the Secretary of State:
1-800-252-8980 or 217-785-5215
Information and request forms are also available at: WWW.ILPARKS.ORG
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EVANSTON
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION COUNCIL
The ESAPC is a coalition of agencies, parents and other individuals who
are working together to prevent the abuse and misuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) in the Evanston community.
PROJECT ALERT - is a school-based drug prevention curriculum designed for
middle school students, that specifically targets cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and inhalant use.
To learn more about the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council contact Mary Senn @ 224-436-2371
Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Council
c/o Evanston Mental Health Board
2100 Ridge Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
esapc@peerservices.org
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DO YOU THINK
THAT YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM
WITH
ALCOHOL
Do you have difficulty stopping at one drink? Do you drink on a daily basis? Has anyone
told you that you drink too much? Has anyone told you that you are a really nice person but that when you drink
that you have a personality change? Have you ever had a memory lapse while drinking alcohol? If you answer
yes to any of these questions you may possibly have a drinking problem. If you think you may have
a problem with alcohol then call :
Alcoholics Anonymous 1-312-346-1475
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