Spread the Word about Syphilis Prevention
Syphilis cases in newborns are skyrocketing—up 183% since 2018. Congenital syphilis is a public health crisis. If you want to help spread the word about the state of congenital syphilis and syphilis prevention, you can share these images and messages below on all of your social channels.
Drug Shortage Means Pregnant Patients Get Delayed Care
As rates of congenital syphilis skyrocket, a severe shortage of the only antibiotic approved to treat syphilis in pregnant women is delaying care for pregnant patients.
CDC Warns About Worrisome New Mpox Outbreak
An outbreak of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worrying public health officials. This is the largest outbreak in the country’s history and is caused by a deadlier type of the virus than the one that spread across the globe in 2022.
New Option for STI Testing at Home: FDA Approves a New Self-Collection Test
For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration has given market authorization to an at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
December Ambassador Resources
World Aids Day – December 1st December 1st is the 35th annual World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is a time to raise awareness and remember those we have lost. Let’s stand together and fight against this global epidemic. #WorldAIDSDay #hiv #hivawareness #AIDS #remember Instagram and Facebook Image The World AIDS Day resources below are […]
Words Matter: Minimizing STI Stigma in Healthcare Settings
Talking about STIs is still considered taboo and conversations about sexual behavior are often uncomfortable—even in a healthcare setting. Learn ways to communicate without assumptions or judgment.
New Antibiotic Shows Promise in Treating Resistant Gonorrhea
A new antibiotic could give health care providers a much-needed new tool in the fight against antibiotic resistant strains of gonorrhea.
Syphilis Rates Surging in Newborns
Rates of Newborn Syphilis 10 Times Higher Than a Decade Ago The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sounding the alarm on newborn syphilis. Cases of infants born with syphilis have soared in recent years. New CDC data reveal that more than 3,700 babies were born with syphilis in 2022—more than 10 times […]
Shortage of Only Drug Approved to Treat Syphilis in Pregnant People
Treating syphilis during pregnancy can help both mother and child, but there is a shortage of Bicillin-L-A, the only antibiotic approved for this population.
November Ambassador Updates
November 4th is National Sex Toy Day! these are just a few of the benefits of sex toys! Sex toys offer opportunities for self-discovery, communication, variety, and improving health. #ISpeakSexHealth #sextoyindustry #sextech #sexualhealth #sexualwellness Download Image Testicular and prostate cancer affect men across the lifespan. Both of these conditions pose significant health risks to men, […]