Sexual health is an important element of overall health throughout a person's lifespan. By using these tips and materials, you can stay informed and educated. Click on the links for more information: Sexual Health Resources Sexual Health | CDC STD Fact sheets | CDC Preventing STDs | CDC The Lowdown on How to Prevent STDs Talking To Your Partner Go Ask Alice! … [Read more...]
Sexual Health Services for Grant County
Grant County Health District 1038 W. Ivy, Suite 1 Moses Lake WA, 98837 509-766-7960 No public STD clinic | Call for alternative sources Monday-Thursday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Free condoms Planned … [Read more...]
Grant County SHAPE Coalition
Goal: We exist to reduce sexually transmitted infections (STI's) and teen pregnancies in Grant County. We believe that prevention and effective control of STI's and teen pregnancies is the responsibility of communities. The coalition focuses on.. Promoting sexual health education in schools and including/educating parentsProviding education and resources in settings … [Read more...]
HIV/AIDS
What Is HIV? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the immune system, causing deficiency or damage in the immune system. HIV damages the body's ability to fight diseases and infections. HIV infection leads to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Without a healthy, functioning immune system, a person may become … [Read more...]
Parent & Child Health
The Children with Special Health Care Needs program is a Federal and State funded Title V Maternal Child Health Bureau program that is offered in every county in Washington State. In Washington State, an estimated 14%-18% of children and youth age 17 and younger have a special health care need. Families that have a child with special needs often face challenges with finding … [Read more...]