@dhalterman
-
Chrissy B uploaded the file: STD rates in Allegany County to
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months agoMany people have asked, do we really have that many STD’s in our area? The attachment shows our rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis for the year 2017.
-
Paula McKenzie uploaded the file: Womens Health Presentation to
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago -
Wendi Parish Spiker joined the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months ago -
Lisa Lyons joined the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago-
Can someone tell me what the current standard is for Colorectal Screenings if you have had prior polyps removed and they were serrated adenomas. They were 3 years apart 2 different times. I have a cousin that is dying from colon cancer and I’m very nervous and want to make sure I’m informed of the newest guidelines. Last one I had no polyps and…[Read more]
-
Lisa,
That is a great question and there are a lot of factors that go into when a person should have a repeat colonoscopy. We follow the guidelines set by the Medical Advisory Committee through our cancer programs in the State of Maryland. Usually, the endoscopist takes into consideration the type of polyp, size of polyp, number of polyps and the…[Read more]
-
-
-
-
Chrissy B posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months agoDo you have a question and want to ask anonymously? Text the STD nurse at (301)-268-3260 or call (301)-759-5125 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.
-
Wow! What a great service! Will you be able to answer the anonymous questions on this forum, so that others may also learn? Or are you planning to respond to the text messages themselves?
-
Great question! I would like to do both to spread awareness.
-
-
Michelle McDougal joined the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months ago -
Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Talking to Teens about Sex (For parents) to
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months agoChrissy posted about the fact that 50% of STI’s occur in the 15-24 year old age group (even though they make up only 25% of the sexually active population). I have uploaded a document from the CDC that offers guidance to parents on how to talk to their teens about sex, since teens are included in this high incidence population.
-
Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months agoHow will Allegany County be participating in October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month? What activities are planned?
-
We are participating in a Womens Health Presentation on October 9 at WMHS. I have attached a flyer that tells about this program. Should be very informative, and we will have a table set up with nurses to answer questions about cancer and screenings. We have also put information in the newspaper, and we are available to speak at meetings,…[Read more]
-
-
Chrissy B posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months agoDid you know, according the the CDC (2017), people between the ages of 15-24 account for half of the new STD’s each year?
See link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/life-stages-populations/adolescents-youngadults.htm
-
-
Chrissy B created the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 2 months ago -
Michele Walker joined the group
What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago -
Michele Walker joined the group
Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago -
Susan Stewart joined the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago -
Nicole Bradley joined the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago -
Jennifer Corder joined the group
Cancer Screenings Save Lives 6 years, 2 months ago -
Melissa Buskirk joined the group
What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months ago -
Pam Jan uploaded the file: Girl Rising Film Screening to
What matters to you? 6 years, 2 months agoGirl Rising tells the story of nine unforgettable girls who struggled beyond their circumstances to overcome societal and cultural barriers in the developing world. Girl Rising is a global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment.
This is a free event.-
Thanks for sharing this, Jan.
-
-
Joy Taylor joined the group
Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 2 months ago - Load More
Click on the uploaded file to view