PHO Rounds: STI Series: Overview of bacterial sexually transmitted infections

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PHO Rounds: STI Series: Overview of bacterial sexually transmitted infections

By PHO

Date and time

Monday, January 23, 2017 · 12 - 1pm EST

Location

Public Health Ontario

Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V2 Canada

Description

PHO Rounds: STI Series: Overview of bacterial sexually transmitted infections

Part 1: An overview of bacterial sexually transmitted infections


PHO will be offering a three part webinar series that will focus on sexually transmitted infections.

The series will include:

  • Part 1: An overview of bacterial sexually transmitted infections on January 23, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  • Part 2: A focus on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea on February 13, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  • Part 3: A focus on Syphilis on March 20, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ontario is experiencing increases in the bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis. Increases have also been documented in other provinces and internationally.

This session aims to enhance practitioners’ awareness of the overall increase in STIs, promote STI screening among priority populations, and encourage effective prevention and control measures to assist in reducing STIs in Ontario.

Attendees will receive an overview of the epidemiology of bacterial STIs from provincial, national and international perspectives. Presenters will highlight risk factors associated with acquiring and transmitting bacterial STIs and populations identified as priorities for STI screening. Additionally, evidence-informed STI prevention and control measures – such as risk reduction counselling and expedited partner therapy will be discussed.

Presenters: Alanna Fitzgerald-Husek and Andrea Saunders

Alanna Fitzgerald-Husek is a Public Health Physician with the Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control team at Public Health Ontario. Her portfolio includes bacterial sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis and Hepatitis B, among other communicable diseases.

Andrea Saunders is a nurse epidemiologist working as a Communicable Diseases Specialist with Public Health Ontario’s Communicable Disease Unit. Her portfolio includes sexually transmitted infections, bloodborne infections, and tuberculosis.

Please note that you will receive details on how to join the webinar after registering for this event.

Public Health Ontario Rounds are approved for continuing medical education from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons. PHO Grand Rounds are also approved by Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). For more information, contact ian.johnson@oahpp.ca.

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Public Health Ontario is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or events@oahpp.ca.

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