Description
The goal of the HIV/STD Surveillance Program is to control and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections and diseases in the community. This is done through investigating cases or suspect cases of reportable sexually transmitted infections and diseases (per Title 17 Reportable Diseases and Conditions), following up on exposed contacts, coordinating laboratory testing, educating the community, providing technical guidance on prevention and control measures, and assisting in outbreak investigations among others duties.
Services Provided
Program Staff
Program staff include a Program Coordinator, Communicable Disease Investigators (Disease Intervention Specialists), and clerical support.
Our Communicable Disease Investigators (CDIs) are here to help with STI/HIV services and resources, such as:
Syphilis treatment guidance and recommendations
Access to syphilis testing and treatment history
Free Bicillin delivery to your facility
Linkage to care services for STI/HIV
Partner notification and support services
What Are STDs?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. They can also be passed from one person to another through intimate physical contact, such as heavy petting, though this is not very common.
STDs are preventable. If you have sex, know how to protect yourself and your sexual partner from STDs.
Which STDs Must Be Reported to the Health Department?
California State law requires many communicable diseases to be reported to the local health department (Reportable Diseases and Conditions). Among them are the following STDs:
These STDs can be reported through the Confidential Morbidity Report CMR. Please fax the completed forms to our confidential fax number at (916) 854-9709.
** HIV/AIDS reporting should be done through the Adult HIV/AIDS Case Report Online Survey (for ages 13+) or by downloading the Adult HIV/AIDS Case Report Form and following the instruction on the document.
Which STDs Are Not Reported to the Health Department?
The following infections can result from intimate or sexual contact with an infected person. Health professionals are not required to report these cases to the local health department:
Is Reporting of STDs Confidential?
Yes. All reports are handled as highly confidential.
Timely partner notification is a key public health strategy to reduce the spread of STDs. Individuals diagnosed with an STD are strongly encouraged to inform their sexual partners so they can seek testing and treatment. As the person diagnosed, you are in the best position to identify those who may have been exposed.
Public health support is available to assist with this process. Sacramento County Public Health offers confidential partner notification services. Trained staff can notify partners directly—without disclosing your identity—to help interrupt ongoing transmission and link individuals to care.
Resources:
Partner Services Hotline: 916-875-1100
Online Tool: www.tellyourpartner.org
All notifications are handled confidentially in accordance with public health protocols.
Contact Information
9616 Micron Ave., Suite 930Sacramento, CA 95827 | MapBusiness Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pmTelephone: (916) 874-2738
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