Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are very common. These infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites and are spread through vaginal, oral, and anal sex. It is important to get tested regularly since symptoms are not always present. Knowing your status and learning how to prevent STIs will keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy. All STIs are preventable and treatable – most infections can be completely cured.
Syphilis is currently on the rise in the U.S., and the American Indian and Alaska Native populations are disproportionately affected compared to other races and ethnicities. IHS is adopting a "syndemic approach" to combat rising cases of HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs. This means we are no longer viewing these infections in silos but rather providing comprehensive care to our patients with all of these in mind.
News and Events
- The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board's Indian Country Syphilis ECHO program is being held August 20th and every other Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. ET until November 12th. Free CE will be provided.
- CDC releases clinical guidelines on the use of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis for bacterial sexually transmitted infection prevention, June 2024
- The IHS National Pharmacy amd Therapeutics Committee (NPTC) shares a medication update regarding the recent issuance of the CDC Clinical Guidelines on the Use of Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention.
- Indian Health Service Chief Medical Officer Syphilis Epidemic Letter.
Indian Country Infectious Disease ECHO
When: Thursday, November 21st at 12 pm MT
Subject: Addressing the Resurgence of Syphilis: Penicillin Allergy Assessment in a Clinic Setting
Who Should Attend: I/T/U clinicians and staff serving American Indian and Alaska Native people throughout Indian Country, and all who are interested in providing high quality care to patients with infectious diseases are invited to attend.
To Join: Open this ECHO meeting link on November 12 at 12 pm MT; Password:ECHO
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To learn more, and sign-up for email reminders to join, please visit Indian Country Echo . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the ECHO team.
