 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
News Briefs Philadelphia Students to Get Free Treatment for Sexually Transmitted DiseasesDecember 5, 2002 Philadelphia's public high school students will be offered free
STD screenings and treatment after tests showed girls at two schools
were twice as likely as other teens in the city to have chlamydia. The
voluntary, confidential testing is part of a citywide Health Department
plan to cut the rate of STDs in teens. The more than 50,000 students
who attend Philadelphia's 40 public high schools will be offered tests
beginning in December. The school district will notify parents about
the project by mail, but state law allows for confidential STD testing
and treatment for minors.
Adapted from:USA Today 12.02.02 This article was provided by CDC National Prevention Information Network. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
|
|
Email
Print-Friendly
Glossary
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Site Policies | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 750 3rd Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
