SAGEBRUSH HEALTH


Associated tags: Infection, Health, Patient, Viral hepatitis, Social justice, HIV, PEP, AIDS, STD, STI, Sagebrush, Syphilis, Congenital syphilis, Prenatal care, Pharmaceutical industry, HRSA, Vertically transmitted infection, White

Sagebrush Partners with Southern Nevada Health District to Provide Syphilis Treatment

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Sagebrush, Risk, Syphilis, Congenital syphilis, Patient, Infection, Prenatal care, Health, Pharmaceutical industry

Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 17, 2024) - As the United States struggles with a congenital syphilis epidemic and a shortage of the treatment medication Bicillin® L-A , Sagebrush Health ("Sagebrush") has announced that it will be assisting patients who tested positive for the sexually transmitted infection and are referred by the Southern Nevada Health District.

Key Points: 
  • Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 17, 2024) - As the United States struggles with a congenital syphilis epidemic and a shortage of the treatment medication Bicillin® L-A , Sagebrush Health ("Sagebrush") has announced that it will be assisting patients who tested positive for the sexually transmitted infection and are referred by the Southern Nevada Health District.
  • In particular, Nevada ranked 5th for primary and secondary syphilis and ranked 9th for congenital syphilis rates in 2021.
  • Concerned by this issue, the leadership at Sagebrush has partnered with the Southern Nevada Health District to provide treatment for patients with syphilis.
  • With the goal of lowering congenital syphilis rates, Sagebrush will also be providing screening for people who are at increased risk for syphilis.

Sagebrush Health Services Honored with National Grant to Increase Accessibility to Sexual Health Services

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
STI, Health, Acquisition, HRSA, Sagebrush, Social justice, Vertically transmitted infection, White

The national grant will enable Sagebrush to broaden its reach and serve communities more effectively by providing invaluable resources in the realm of sexual health awareness and services.

Key Points: 
  • The national grant will enable Sagebrush to broaden its reach and serve communities more effectively by providing invaluable resources in the realm of sexual health awareness and services.
  • Sagebrush Health provides accessible, comprehensive sexual health services nationwide.
  • Backed by the grant, Sagebrush will work to enhance community awareness and understanding of sexual health, including comprehensive awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars.
  • The grant will enable Sagebrush to help curb the spread of STIs and improve the sexual health landscape in the communities they serve.