With significant increases in syphilis rates across the country, STI experts are sharing information on who should seek testing and the symptoms. NCSH member, Dr. Edward Hook, is quoted. https://t.co/TKmWCzwoib
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month! Newborn screening (NBS) programs are vital #publichealth resources that enable millions of infants to benefit from early detection of serious but treatable medical conditions. #2022NBS https://t.co/HkrFhn2qM1
The @CDCSTD's Melissa Habel talked about NCSH's poster "Let's Talk About Sex: Patient & Provider Attitudes Toward & Comfort w/ Discussing Sexual Concerns" at #STDConf22. The takeaway? Both patients & providers want to talk openly about sexual concerns, & need more tools to do so.
Hundreds of Native American tribes need quality education that preserves cultural values. This story features JeNeen Anderson, MPH, of NCSH member, @powertodecide https://t.co/xrjTGCNaT5
Today ACOG and the AMA were joined by more than 75 health care organizations in a statement condemning legislative interference in the patient–clinician relationship that restricts the full spectrum of care. Read the full statement: https://t.co/JI0Btx1tJK
At the American College Health Association 2022 annual meeting? Come check out our exhibit booth (#707) and pick up some printed handouts and stickers for health care providers and the public! #ACHA2022
Check this out! @NCSH_ is launching a thought-provoking video series to help health care providers deliver the best care possible to their patients. Hear firsthand from six providers who are making sexual health a part of their daily, clinical practice. https://t.co/jwswzf0q9e
NEW: @NCSH_ launched a new Guide to Sexual Concerns & Pleasure! It provides information on common sexual concerns, their causes, solutions, what kinds of professionals can help and tips for talking about sexual difficulties w/providers & therapists.
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🙌🏾 Proud of our students who are being so brave and getting their shots! And proud of our parents, schools, and health pros for making it happen. Shoutout to @CenterCityPCS in Brightwood for holding it down tonight. Our communities are stronger when we’re vaccinated! #Ward4Strong
"Even with such large numbers of parents wanting pediatricians to discuss sexual health, just 24% of younger adolescents and 42.3% of older adolescents had ever had a provider speak with them about the topic." https://t.co/Z5A03Yd5Ij
NEW: Today we're launching a thought-provoking video series to help health care #providers deliver the best care possible to their patients. Hear firsthand from six providers who are making #sexualhealth a part of their daily, clinical practice. https://t.co/f2zzELli2i
Heading to the National Sexual Health Conference today? Check out our Co-Directors @rogersjenn & Susan at their session on pleasure! They'll chat about our comprehensive sexual history-taking tool & public perceptions on talking openly w/ HCPs & partners, & share some new tools!
“I have heard that almost everywhere in the country people have made the decision that conditions will be good for them to return to the program,” @colemancm said in an interview. “My sense is that people have been waiting for the rule.” via @AP
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My new STAT investigation shows how health equity research, now in vogue, is being colonized by white and well-funded researchers — sparking painful but important discussions about structural racism. https://t.co/IrXaHGreVe via @statnews
We are loving the robust Q&A that Nate, Melinda, and @Dr_MarcWatkins are having with participants about all of the options for STI testing that patients have at retail health clinics! #NCSH21
Today 7 of my colleagues joined me in a letter to @MayorBowser asking her to issue an updated Mayor’s Order to require all public school employees, child care facility employees, & DC gov connected individuals who have regular contact with minors to vaccinate against COVID-19.