Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Program
The STI Program provides education, testing, treatment, and prevention resources to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections and support community health.
What does this program do?
- Provides education to clients and the public on sexually transmitted infections and Hepatitis
- Distributes condoms through clinics and community partners such as schools, shelters, and outreach programs
- Offers testing and treatment services in clinics, including nurse visits and provider visits depending on need
- Provides free rapid testing during designated months at county clinics
- Conducts testing in correctional facilities to serve incarcerated populations
- Tests for infections including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, and HepatitisC
How does this program benefit individuals and communities?
- Provides education and awareness to reduce stigma and improve prevention
- Offers free or reduced-fee testing and treatment services
- Ensures access to prevention resources like condoms
- Supports individuals who may not otherwise be able to afford care
By improving access to testing and treatment, the program helps reduce the spread of infections and improves overall public health outcomes.
What is most important for people to understand?
Many STI services are available at low or no cost. These services are designed to ensure that individuals can access prevention, testing, and treatment regardless of financial barriers.
Services are provided throughout the health district and in community locations, making them accessible to those who need them most.
What would happen without this program?
- Access to testing and treatment would be more limited, leading to more untreated infections
- Reduced access to prevention resources like condoms
- Increased spread of sexually transmitted infections within the community