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DHEC encourages HIV and STD testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day - Moultrie News DHEC encourages HIV and STD testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day - Moultrie News Posted: 25 Jun 2019 01:26 PM PDT National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2019, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other STDs. As of December 31, 2017, there are nearly 20,000 South Carolina residents living with diagnosed HIV infection (including AIDS). "Early detection through testing for HIV remains essential to successfully identifying and treating the disease and is critical to preventing new infections" said Ali Mansaray, Director of DHEC's STD/HIV and Viral Hepatitis Division. Between 2016 and 2017, over 1,500 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in S.C. Of those newly diagnosed, 66 percent were African American, 22 percent were white, and 8 p...

Erie County HIV Task Force Launches Unique Campaign - erienewsnow.com Erie County HIV Task Force Launches Unique Campaign - erienewsnow.com Posted: 03 Jun 2019 12:00 AM PDT Erie News Now: Coverage You Can Count On   You are subscribed to email updates from "signs of std" - Google News . To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now . Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

DHEC encourages HIV and STD testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day - Moultrie News DHEC encourages HIV and STD testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day - Moultrie News Posted: 25 Jun 2019 01:26 PM PDT National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2019, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other STDs. As of December 31, 2017, there are nearly 20,000 South Carolina residents living with diagnosed HIV infection (including AIDS). "Early detection through testing for HIV remains essential to successfully identifying and treating the disease and is critical to preventing new infections" said Ali Mansaray, Director of DHEC's STD/HIV and Viral Hepatitis Division. Between 2016 and 2017, over 1,500 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in S.C. Of those newly diagnosed, 66 percent were African American, 22 percent were white, and 8 p...

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Gonorrhea Symptoms in Men - The Male Gonorrhea Symptoms to Know - Men's Health Gonorrhea Symptoms in Men - The Male Gonorrhea Symptoms to Know - Men's Health Posted: 30 Aug 2018 12:00 AM PDT CatLane/Getty Images Here's some unsexy news about getting it on: STD rates are at an all-time high . For guys, gonorrhea is becoming increasingly common. Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that gonorrhea rates have doubled in guys from 2016 to 2017. Thankfully, gonorrhea is treatable with antibiotics, and will clear up within several days of being treated, according to Dr. Gabriel Rebick , clinical assistant professor of infectious diseases and immunology at NYU Langone Health. However, regular STD testing and speedy treatment can help stop the spread, which makes it vital to head to the doctor once you think something is wrong. Although some guys with gonorrhea won't exhibit any symptoms...

myLAB Box's Four Key Steps to Staying Safe, Informed and Empowered During LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Yahoo Finance myLAB Box's Four Key Steps to Staying Safe, Informed and Empowered During LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Yahoo Finance Posted: 24 Jun 2019 10:00 AM PDT With All Eyes on Pride, the First Nationwide Direct-to-Consumer STD Testing Company Serves Up Vital Information, Along with Convenient, Confidential At Home Screenings LOS ANGELES , June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the World Health Organization , over a million people are diagnosed every day with one of the four most common STDs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis (or "trich") and syphilis. And that's not counting HIV. In 2017, the CDC reported that gay and bisexual African American men accounted for the largest number of HIV diagnoses (9,807), followed by Hispanic/Latino men (7,436) and White men (6,982). So as we close out LGBTQ+ Pride Mont...

myLAB Box's Four Key Steps to Staying Safe, Informed and Empowered During LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Yahoo Finance myLAB Box's Four Key Steps to Staying Safe, Informed and Empowered During LGBTQ+ Pride Month - Yahoo Finance Posted: 24 Jun 2019 10:00 AM PDT With All Eyes on Pride, the First Nationwide Direct-to-Consumer STD Testing Company Serves Up Vital Information, Along with Convenient, Confidential At Home Screenings LOS ANGELES , June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to the World Health Organization , over a million people are diagnosed every day with one of the four most common STDs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis (or "trich") and syphilis. And that's not counting HIV. In 2017, the CDC reported that gay and bisexual African American men accounted for the largest number of HIV diagnoses (9,807), followed by Hispanic/Latino men (7,436) and White men (6,982). So as we close out LGBTQ+ Pride Mont...

Denton County announces free HIV testing events | News - Star Local Media Denton County announces free HIV testing events | News - Star Local Media Posted: 24 Jun 2019 02:18 PM PDT In honor of National HIV Testing Day, Denton County Public Health (DCPH) is hosting free HIV testing events in Lewisville and Denton.  Walk-in HIV testing will be provided free of charge on June 27 from 8- 11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. for individuals at DCPH's Lewisville and Denton clinics.  People who visit DCPH for the quick finger-prick testing will receive education on the risk factors associated with HIV transmission and safe sex practices.  "Early testing and treatment for HIV saves lives and we are excited to host free testing events for communities we serve," states Dr. Matt Richardson, Director of Public Health at DCPH.  "Hosting at our Lewisville and Denton clinics for National HIV Testing Day allows community members to quickly get te...

MeetPositives Launches At Home STD Test Kit - Yahoo Finance MeetPositives Launches At Home STD Test Kit - Yahoo Finance Posted: 19 Jun 2019 09:05 AM PDT OAK LAWN, IL / ACCESSWIRE / June 19, 2019 / MeetPositives, a dating site for people living with STDs such as herpes or HIV, is pleased to announce the launch of their At Home STD Test Kits. The test kits are meant to give users the ability to test themselves for certain STDs, and thus determine their STD status in the privacy and comfort of their own home. According to the CDC, there are 2 million new STD cases every year, and most infected people are unaware of their status, given that many STDs do not show any severe symptoms for quite a long while. This makes getting tested regularly an absolute necessity. Using an STD home test kit provides a way for people to test themselves for a variety of STDs without any of the stigma or embarrassment the process usually entails. There are a num...