STD Program Mission

We focus on the public health effects of sexually transmitted disease on Wyoming citizens. We aim to reduce the impact of STD’s by offering:

      -screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphillis through our partner clinics, family planning offices, public health nursing clinics and community health centers

      -partner services are provided by WY Department of Health saff and partner clinic staff to help prevent the spread of disease.

      -prevention activities: healthcare, community organizations, partnerships, materials/resources

      -Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) services are provided by WY Department of Health staff and partner clinic staff in the event that a partner cannot come in for treatment due to personal cirrumstances

 

World AIDS Day 2008 Activities!

When: Friday November 21, 2008

What: Wyoming African Students Association Drum Circle, traditional African finger foods, contemplation room and more. In association with Wyoming Face AIDS.

Time:  6 - 9pm

Where: University of Wyoming

            Student Union (The Gardens)

            1000 East Uniiversity Ave

            Laramie, WY 82007

 

When: Monday December 1, 2008

What: Education and awareness, as well as free confidential HIV rapid testing, as well as other counseling and testing services.

Time:  8 am - 5 pm

Where: Community Nursing Services

            731 C Street #315        

            Rock Springs, WY 82901

 

When: Monday December 1, 2008

What: Education and awareness, as well as free confidential HIV rapid testing

Time:  8 am - 5 pm

Where: Indian Health Service

            29 Black Coal Drive

            Fort Washakie, WY 82514

 

When: Monday December 1, 2008

What: Awareness activities on campus and education about HIV/AIDS

Time:  8am - 5pm

Where: Northwest College

            231 West 6th Street

            Powell, WY

 

When: Monday December 1, 2008

What: OPEN HOUSE!Free Anonymous HIV Rapid Testing, Pizza and Refreshments provided by Wyoming Equality. In partnership with Across All Lines, LCCC and LCCC HERT

Time:  5 -7 pm

Where: Cheyenne- Laramie County Health Department STD Clinic

            100 Central Ave

            Cheyenne, WY 82007

            (307) 633- 4000

 CLICK HERE FOR A FLYER FOR THIS EVENT

 

When: Tuesday December 2, 2008

What: Free confidential HIV Rapid Testing

Time: 1 pm- 6pm

Where: Converse County Health Department

            442 Center Street         

            Douglas, WY   82633

 CLICK HERE FOR FLYER FOR THIS EVENT

 

When: Wednesday December 3, 2008

What: Free confidential HIV Rapid Testing

Time: 9 am- 4pm

Where: Laramie County Community College

            1400 East College Drive

            Cheyenne, WY 82007

 

When: Wednesday December 3, 2008

What: Free confidential HIV Rapid Testing

Time: 1 pm - 6pm

Where: Glenrock Health Center

            Public Health Office

            925 West Birch Street

            Glenrock, WY 82637

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER FOR THIS EVENT

 

World AIDS Day Information and Posters

World AIDS Day Fact Sheet for Wyoming 2008

World AIDS Day Lead Poster

World AIDS Day Empower Poster

World AIDS Day Deliver Poster

 

Forms

   STD Reporting Form

   Expedited Partner Therapy Form

   STD Quick Treatment Reference Guide

 

Information from The State of Wyoming

   Patient Reporting, Investigation, and Surveillance Manager

      Otherwise known as PRISM, this is the newest tool for the State of Wyoming for STD reporting. This system allows providers and clinical staff to input their STD reports and patient information directly into the state reporting system, cutting down on paperwork and time, as well as providing a secure way to enter data to ensure confidentiality with reporting.

       For additional information about PRISM or to request training for your facility contact:

                  Julie Tarbuck, Communicable Disease Data Coordinator: (307) 777- 7953

 

   State and County Statistics

         2007 Chlamydia Statistics for entire State  and by County

         2007 Gonorrhea Statistics for entire State and by County

         2007 Syphilis Statistics for entire State

         Trends of STDs in Wyoming 2003-2008:

                        Chlamydia

                        Gonorrhea

                        Syphilis

 

   Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Program

The purpose of the adult hepatitis prevention program is to provide:

   -screenning for hepatitis B and hepatitis C through our partner clinics, family planning offices, public health nursing clinics and community health centers

   -vaccination for high risk adults is provided through our partner clinics and WyVIP providers

   -referrals and medication assistance numbers/websites are provided by WY Department of Health staff and partner clinics

   Hepatitis B Educational Presentation

         An educational presentation over the importance of preventing peri-natal hepatitis b. Great for all healthcare workers and facilities wanting more information about hepatitis B.Click here for the presentation.

   For more information about the Hepatitis Program, check out the webpage or contact:

         George Pitt, Hepatitis Program Manager: (307) 777- 5518          

 

   Contacts

       Canyon Hardesty, STD Program Manager: (307) 777-8939

 

       Regional Disease Intervention Specialist:

              Area one,the Southeast Region of the state,  is composed of the following counties: Platte, Albany, Goshen and Laramie.

                     Contact: Canyon Hardesty: (307) 777-8939

                  Area two, the Southwest Region, covers: Carbon, Sweetwater, Uinta, Lincoln, Sublette, Fremont, Teton and Park counties.

                     Contact: Sheriedan Grannan: (307) 777- 2434

                  Area three, the Northeast Region of the state is composed of: Hot Springs, Big Horn, Washakie, Sheridan, Johnson, Natrona, Campbell, Crook, Weston, Converse and Niobrara counties.

              Contact: Stephanie Palmer: (307) 777- 3562

 

      You may also contact: Carol DeWitt, Disease Intervention Intern: (307) 777- 6349

 

       Adult Viral Hepatitis Program:

            George Pitt, Hepatitis Program Manager: (307) 777- 5518

 

       Information Regarding the PRISM STD Reporting System:

               Julie Tarbuck, CIDDC: (307) 777- 7953

 

 

Case Reports/ Testimonials

   AIDS/ HIV

   More AIDS/HIV Success Stories

   Chlamydia

   Gonorrhea

   Herpes

   HPV

   HPV Testing

   Syphilis

   Hepatitis

   Hepatitis B

   I Thought I Had An STD

   My Friend Has An STD

 

Current Campaigns

Get The Information (Get The I)    

   Getthei.com is a website designed to provide reliable information on STD’s, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and unintended pregnancies.

   Visit http://www.getthei.com for more information!

 

Upcoming Training and Events

Client Centered Counseling Training in Casper : November 19, 2008

HIV Rapid Testing Training in Casper : November 20, 2008

World AIDS Day: December 1, 2008

World AIDS Day HIV Testing: December 1 and December 3, 2008

 

Other Resources

   CDC STD Resources   

      STD Treatment Guidelines     

      Chlamydia Fact Sheet

      Gonorrhea Fact Sheet     

      Syphilis Fact Sheet

      STDs and HIV Fact Sheet

      Trichonomiasis Fact Sheet

      STDs and Pregnancy Fact Sheet

      Viral Hepatitis Webpage

 

    Online Educational Videos

     How To Use A Condom

     A Condom For Everyone

 

   Online Partner Notification Services

      InSpot Colorado : has 6 ecards to choose from when notifying your partner(s) that you have been diagnosed with an STD. Offers annonymous or email identified sending options.

 

  Online Reproductive Health Tutorials

      The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology provides an online tutorial for several healthcare topics, including Reproductive Health. Provides a user-friendly review of proper diagnosis and treatment options using an interactive case-study approach.

      Community Nursing Educational Tutorials provides more online teaching on the topic of STDs. Provides web resources, case studies, critical thinking questions and stories from the field to help providers in the treatment and diagnosis of STDs and HIV.    

      The STD Handbook Online provides useful information about diagnosing and treating specific symptoms such as urethritis, epididymitis, vaginitis, cervicitis, genital ulcers and more.

       Online STD/HIV Training provides interactive tutorials based on case- experiences. You can recieve FREE continued education credits.

       Online STD Case Studies allow you to test your knowledge on several STDs diagnosis, symptoms and treatment. This page can help you to determine what areas you need to brush up on.

       Online Hepatits B Web Study allows you to test your knowledge about hepatitis B, hepatitis A, and hepatitis C. This page includes helpful sections including history of the disease, diagnosis, management and prevention strategies. 

 

 

 

   If you have any questions, comments or concerns with the contents of this web page you can contact:

            Sheriedan Grannan, Disease Intervention Specialist 

            (307) 777- 2434

            or

            Carol DeWitt, Disease Intervention Intern 

            (307) 777- 6349

   

If you are a provider or medical facility and you would like to receive regular updates, please call or email us using the email link at the top of the page.