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What's New?

World AIDS Day Events 2014 - New November 2014
2013 Annual HIV Surveillance Report - New April 2014
HIV Testing Services Annual Report 2011 - August 2014
Los Angeles County Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Annual Report, 2012 - June 2014
STD Clinic Morbidity Report, Los Angeles County, 2011 - June 2014
Basic STD Surveillance, 2012 - May 2014
HIV Care and Treatment Service Utilization Report 2012 - May 2014
Information on increased incidence of Meningitis - April 2014
Meningitis vaccine recommendations for men who have sex with men (English) (Español)
Estimated Number of People Living with HIV/AIDS in L.A. County - March 2014
Have a concern about DHSP services you received? Let us know! - March 2014
Presentation - Integrated Medical Care Coordination Services in HIV Clinic Medical Homes - Jan 2014
New web portal explains Obamacare (ACA) for people living with HIV
Health Care Reform Information
Healthy and Active L.A. Condom Campaign - June 2013
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L.A.'s New Sex Symbol has been announced!
L.A. County's Comprehensive HIV Plan 2013-2017
Los Angeles County Sexually Transmitted Disease Morbidity Annual Report 2011 - June 2013
Annual HIV Surveillance Report 2012 - March 2013

Noteworthy

Syndemic Cluster Area Reference Maps Los Angeles County
Gonorrhea Management Updates for Providers - Click on the gonorrhea link
CDC’s Division of STD Prevention announced the launch of its STD Treatment Guidelines app. “STD Tx Guide” is designed to help users easily access information in the CDC STD Treatment Guidelines 2010. Medical providers who use this app will have a quick access to information about the diagnosis and treatment of STDs and the useful booklet, “A Guide to Taking a Sexual History.” The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and can be downloaded for free from the iTunes and Google Play Stores. For more information about the app, please visit the STD Treatment Guidelines App website.
Interim Guidance for Clinicians Considering the Use of Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Heterosexually Active Adults - August 10, 2012
Update to CDC’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010: Oral Cephalosporins No Longer a Recommended Treatment for Gonococcal Infections - August 10, 2012
Clinical Alert: Update on Gonorrhea Treatment Recommendations - August 2012
View recorded webinar - Update on Sexual Health in Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) for clinicians who provide care for MSM. - June 7, 2012
CA STD Control Branch on the safety of azithromycin - May 25, 2012
CDC on the Recent Press Coverage on Azithromycin - May 18, 2012
Free STD testing kits now available at South L.A. kiosks - May 8, 2012
Antibiotic-resistant Gonorrhea - Updates, podcast, and commentary from CDC
HIV Prevention Through Care and Treatment Program Brief - April 2012
Take a look at the National HIV/AIDS Strategy PSA

Community and Provider Information and Resources