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This week we are proud to celebrate National Public Health Week and the work our team does every day to protect the health of our community - from disease prevention and emergency preparedness to environmental health, health promotions, and child and family support services! Public Health is strongest when we all work together. Thank you to our staff, partners and community members for your commitment to building a healthier Siouxland.
Happy National Public Health Week!
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April is STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) Awareness Month
- STIs are some of the most common infections every year and here in Woodbury County, infection rates for STIs can be high.
- Many people don't have symptoms when they are infected, so they don't even know they are infected!
- Common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, HPV, and trichomoniasis.
- Some STIs can be treated with antibiotics but others cannot be cured.
- IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO PREVENT INFECTIONS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. Talk about STIs with your partners BEFORE having sex.
- Not all medical checkups include STI testing, so don’t assume that you’ve been tested unless you discuss it with your provider.
- If you’re having sex, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.
SDHD offers free & confidential testing and treatment for STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and others.
Schedule your appointment to get tested for STIs today.