Season 4 of the Addiction Medicine Podcast continues with Part 2 of the series on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI).
Part 1 dove into how the term ‘infection’ can reduce stigma, encourage testing, and emphasize the importance of regular screenings. Also discussed were current trends, cultural trends, health inequities, and the role of healthcare providers in STI care.
Part 2 is packed with expert tips that will make you rethink how you approach sexual health and harm reduction.
Explore:
- The must-know screening guidelines for ALL patients?
- How new meds like PrEP and Doxy PEP are changing prevention?
- Why partner treatment is a game-changer in fighting reinfection?
Returning for this important conversation are Dr. Shannon Dowler, a board-certified family physician with a national reputation in health policy, public health, and sexual health, and Dr. Amy Marietta, board-certified in family medicine and addiction medicine.
Dr. Dowler is currently Deputy Director in the Mecklenburg County STI Clinic while Dr. Marietta serves as the Medical Director of MAHEC’s Project CARA, a comprehensive perinatal substance use treatment program in Asheville, North Carolina.
ADDITIONAL LINKS OF INTEREST:
Listen Now! NCMS Member Dr. Shannon Dowler Talks STI’s and more. (Part 1)