| | | | | | | |  | BOARD OF HEALTH STAFF REPORT (SR 25-012)
March 11, 2025
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| | | | | | | | | Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic 2025 Summary (SR 25-012; James Lewis) |
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| | | | | | | | | Division: | | Office of the Director / James Lewis, Health Officer |
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| | | | | | | | | Background | | The Snohomish County Health Department (SCHD) Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic was opened in late 2023. The clinic offers testing, treatment, and other supportive services to reduce the spread of STIs in Snohomish County. The clinic and supporting staff are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment that provides community members with low-barrier access to care. The clinic's mission includes a particular focus on providing care to underserved communities and people including, but not limited to, communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other identities) community, and people living in unstable housing conditions. Confidential STI prevention and treatment services are available to anyone 14 years and older. |
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| | | | | | | | | Board Authority | | RCW 70.05.060: Powers and duties of local board of health. |
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| | | | | | | | | Recommended Motion | No motion required. Briefing only.
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