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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
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Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that can be transferred from one person to another through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 15 million cases of STD reported in the United States each year.
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Teenagers and young adults ages 15-24 are at greatest risk for acquiring an STD. Each year, 3 million become infected. Most STDs are treatable, but herpes, AIDS, and genital warts have no cure. Some of these infections can even be deadly. Syphilis, AIDS, genital warts, herpes, hepatitis and even gonorrhea have all been known to cause death. Therefore, education about these diseases and prevention is important.
Health Services
We offer a variety of confidential, free services including:
- STD screening
- HIV testing
- Counseling
- Treatment
- Education
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