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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are the most commonly reported diseases in Washington State. Many are curable, others are treatable, all are preventable. Most people with STDs don't have obvious symptoms, but without treatment they can spread disease and possibly develop serious complications.
STD Infections in Island County
Trends in Island County 2017-2021
Testing Info
Anyone under the age of 25 and is sexually active should get tested annually. At any age, if you think you may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease, you and your sex partner(s) should visit a health clinic, hospital or doctor for testing and treatment.
For more information and answers to common questions about Sexually Transmitted Disease, go to Frequently Asked Questions.
Sexual Health Resources
Download information (pdf) about family planning, patient confidentiality, condom access, and testing.
For Providers
Visit our Provider Resources Webpage for current information on disease reporting, disease trends, and prevention steps for healthcare providers, long term care facilities, school districts and other community partners.
STD Fact Sheets
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers fact sheet web pages in English and Spanish with information on different sexually transmitted diseases. Follow the links below to go to the fact sheets.
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Jen Krenz, MS, MPH
Community Health SpecialistPhone: 360-914-0037
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Shawn Morris, ND
Public Health DirectorPhone: 360-678-7892
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Melissa Overbury-Howland
Natural Resource & Environmental Health Office ManagerPhone: 360-678-7860
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Megan Works, RN, BSN
Community Health ManagerPhone: 360-678-8281
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April Fairbanks
Community Health Office ManagerPhone: 360-678-7888
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Susan Wagner, MPH
COVID 19 SupervisorPhone: 360-678-7918
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Paul Shimada
Public Health Coordinator - Vaccine COVIDPhone: 360-499-4416
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Elizabeth Smith
Public Health Coordinator - COVIDPhone: 360-320-5000
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Jamie Hamilton, MPH
Epidemiologist - COVIDPhone: 360-678-6026
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Marisa Taylor
Public Health Case Investigator, COVIDPhone:
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COVID Response Call Center
Phone: 360-678-2301
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Jenna Hahn
WIC Program CoordinatorPhone: 360-678-8277
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Jenny Chong
WIC Registered DieticianPhone: 360-678-8278
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Ann Foster
WIC Certifier SupportPhone: 360-678-8275
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Linea Perry
WIC Breast Feeding Peer CounselorPhone: 360-240-5591
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Aubrie Graves
WIC CertifierPhone: 360-672-6001
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Melanie Davis, RN
TB CoordinatorPhone: 360-678-8246
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Loretta Bezold, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Public Health Nurse IIIPhone: 360-678-7939
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Suzanne Turner, RN
Public Health Nurse IIIPhone: 360-678-7892
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Daysi Mayer
Outreach CoordinatorPhone: 360-682-7942
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Elizabeth Dickman, MS
Employee WellnessPhone: 360-678-7935
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Jen Krenz, MS, MPH
Community Health Specialist IIIPhone: 360-678-8249
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Linda Hammer
Health Administrative Services SupervisorPhone: +1(360)679-7349
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Chris Kelley, Ph.D., LG
HydrogeologistPhone: +1(360)678-7885