KCHD Personal Health Services

The official profile for the Kent County Health Department Personal Health Services clinic.

[Cares Sexual Wellness Services @CARESswm]

Let’s talk about the differences between #PrEP and #PEP! Both are worth understanding and are powerful tools at managing your sexual health.

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

New CDC report shows #HIV, #PrEP and treatment outcomes improve, though longstanding factors limit gains among Black people and Hispanic/Latino people.

Read more key findings from the most recent HIV Surveillance Report: https://t.co/IPBSYimjil

[CDC STD @CDCSTD]

Having #syphilis makes it easier to get HIV. Learn more: https://t.co/eLiup3ay0Z

[CDC STD @CDCSTD]

What’s the ‘state of #STDs’ in the US and why does it matter? This infographic explains: https://t.co/E0qAhWk5Vp. #STDreport

[HIV.gov @HIVGov]

#IAS2023 Day 4 watch https://t.co/mes9oK2gih speaks with Louis Shackelford and Erica Crittendon about #HIV stigma and what they've heard at the conference that will help advance their work. https://t.co/9sCH8ahVuX

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

We're offering free and confidential testing this Friday at Adams Park Apartments - 1440 Fuller Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507. Join us for testing, free food, and more! #STD #HIV #GetYourselfTested

[CDC STD @CDCSTD]

What's one way to prevent STIs? By using a condom the RIGHT way from start to finish EVERY time you have sex: https://t.co/2jESxeyXa8

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

The Kent County Health Department is providing free and confidential HIV/STD testing tomorrow 6/27 at Crossroads Bible Church, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. We at the KCHD Personal Health Services Clinic stand against discrimination of individuals that identify as such. #loveislove #TransRightsAreHumanRights

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

Want to learn the basics about HIV?

Search for our hashtag #HIVBasics for information about #HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.

[CDC STD @CDCSTD]

DYK? #HPV can cause men to develop genital warts or some kinds of #cancer. Learn more: https://t.co/xIowNubeEU.

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

A new CDC report found that 89% of gay and bisexual men who did not have #HIV were aware of #PrEP and 42% used PrEP.

Learn more findings about risk, prevention, and testing behaviors: https://t.co/a7QXkgRR0f

[CDC HIV @CDC_HIV]

Health Care Providers: Transgender people have a high HIV incidence but may avoid or delay seeking health care out of fear of discrimination or misunderstanding by their provider. 

Make gender-affirming care a routine part of your practice: https://t.co/ZZ2AWYFIEb

[CDC STD @CDCSTD]

Our nation’s prevention efforts struggle to keep pace with the growing syphilis epidemic. The most tragic outcome of the epidemic is syphilis among babies. Learn more: https://t.co/OjBPouZpIu #STDreport

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

Clinicians: Make #sexualhealth a standard part of your practice with these resources: https://t.co/uaxIqz2aBk #TalkTestTreat #STIweek #STIs

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

Surveillance data show that chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis increased across the U.S. in 2021, with more than 2.5 million cases reported. Infections continue to forge ahead, compromising the nation’s health.  https://t.co/LY5E0J1zGA #STDreport #STIweek #STIs

[CDC Antimicrobial Resistance @CDC_AR]

Gonorrhea has quickly developed #AntimicrobialResistance to all but one class of antibiotics, and about 1/2 of all infections each year are resistant to at least one antibiotic. Learn more about this threat: https://t.co/wKPPxk5v7q #STIweek

[CDC STD @CDCSTD]

📢 New resource alert: GIPHY stickers are now available! Spice up your social media stories with these stickers to promote making a #SaferSexGamePlan! https://t.co/plzCnbyR91 #STIweek

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

#STIs are at an all-time high and prevention is critical. The good news: there are many ways to get #STI care! The Kent County Health Department Personal Health Services Clinic (@kent_know) is providing STI testing all week throughout Grand Rapids.

[KCHD Personal Health Services @kent_know]

Talk openly to your partner AND healthcare provider about #sexualhealth & #STIs: https://t.co/59Hly1fqsf #TalkTestTreat #STIweek