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by Rose Champagne
Exchange Writer

     The Franklin Pierce College health center will offer a lecture and presentation for female students on Wednesday, April 11th, on cervical cancer, HPV and the HPV vaccine.

     Students of Franklin Pierce haven't shown as much interest in learning about HPV as ARNP Ellen Ostreicher of the FPC health center would like to see.  In an attempt to get students more aware of how they can protect themselves against HPV, Dr. Wilson of Monadnock OBGYN at the Monadnock Community Hospital will give a presentation on Wednesday, April 11th at 6 pm. in Cheshire Hall.  "It is a chance for women on campus to pay attention to their own needs and to be aware of this important health issue," said Ostreicher.

     According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 20 million people are currently infected with Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer.  However, a new vaccine, Gardasil, helps protect against diseases caused by HPV.  Many people believe that HPV won't happen to them, yet more than 5 million people get genital HPV infections every year.  Even here at Franklin Pierce there are "more cases than we'd like to see," said Ostreicher, "one case is one too many."  Knowing all the facts about HPV will allow female students the opportunity to inform and  protect themselves.

     Sophomore Sarah Otteman believes in the importance of getting vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus.  "I believe it will stop cancer in people in the future.  It is important so not as many women fall to cervical cancer," said Otteman.

     Dr. Wilson will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the vaccine, how the vaccine works, and how to determine when it is the right time to get the vaccine.  Women between the ages of 18 to 26 are encouraged to attend, but it is open to anyone.

          The FPC health center is also willing to discuss HPV and offer pamphlets regarding HPV as well as information sheets on Gardasil to students who are interested in learning more about this sexually transmitted infection. 

     Guests are asked to RVSP by April 4th to Audrey White in the Community Relations Department at Monadnock Community Hospital by calling 924-4692 or emailing Audrey.white@mchmail.org.