STI Clinical Program Updates: Mpox letter and Bicillin shortage

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) STD Control Branch has released two new important communications on: (1) Preventing a Resurgence of Mpox Cases in California and (2) Addressing an ongoing Bicillin® L-A shortage.

(1) Dear Colleague Letter: Preventing a Resurgence of Mpox Cases in California

CDPH is aware that – while the rate of California (CA) mpox cases has declined precipitously since its peak in August 2022 – mpox transmission has continued in CA, and other states have recently reported a resurgence of mpox cases. Accordingly, CDPH has released a new Dear Colleague Letter intended as a call to action to Californian health care providers to remain vigilant in mpox prevention, recognition, and testing. This is especially important during the upcoming 2023 spring and summer season as people gather for festivals and events, including LGBTQ Pride Month in June. Information on how to diagnose, test for, and vaccinate against mpox is included.

(2) Health Advisory: Bicillin® L-A (Benzathine Penicillin G) Shortage

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced a shortage of long-acting penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin® L-A), with an estimated recovery timeframe not until Q4 of 2023. This is of considerable concern in CA, as the state continues to see significant increases in syphilis — including syphilis in pregnant persons and congenital syphilis in infants. CDPH has thus issued a Health Advisory addressing the Bicillin® L-A shortage, providing a framework for prioritization of limited Bicillin® L-A supplies when necessary, and recommending doxycycline as an alternative to Bicillin® L-A in appropriate clinical scenarios.

Sincerely,

California Prevention Training Center

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Inclusive Services: Approaches to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for People with Disabilities

Wed, May 10, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM PDT

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According to the National Survey of Family Growth, approximately 12% of “women of childbearing age” have a disability, and yet our educational and training programs devote little to no time in preparing us to provide accessible, appropriate, quality services to these populations. This webinar will define the population, identify the sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers to health care and health care disparities for people with disabilities, and present best practices for providing accessible, equitable sexual and reproductive health care for people with disabilities. This webinar will also discuss actionable items providers can immediately implement in their practices to make them disability accessible.

Learning Objectives

Develop an inclusive definition of the populations that comprise people with disabilities
Identify sexual and reproductive health needs, barriers to health care and healthcare disparities for people with disabilities
Outline best practices for providing sexual and reproductive health care for people with disabilities
Identify concrete actions providers can take to improve access to and quality of sexual and reproductive health care for people with disabilities
Become knowledgeable on language, culture, and medical equipment suggestions

Presenters:

Erica Monasterio, MN, FNP-BC-Retired

Clinical Professor Emerita at University of California, San Francisco
35 years of clinical experience in primary care for youth and families at UCSF and the San Francisco Department of Public Health
Works in collaborations with organizations at the local, state, and national level providing training and technical assistance

Robin Wilson-Beattie, BA

Disability Sexual and Reproductive Health Educator
Certified by the American Board of Sexology and City College of San Francisco as a Sexual Health Educator
Member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN), and a graduate of the San Francisco Sexuality Information Training (SFSI) Sex Educator Training
Speaker, writer, and advocated for disability and sexuality

STI Expert Hour Webinar on Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Friday, April 28, 2023, 12:45PM-2:00PM (PDT)
Learn about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP), the newest innovation in the world of biomedical approaches to preventing sexually transmitted infections.Presentation by Stephanie Cohen, MD, MPH, Medical Director, San Francisco City Clinic & Director, STI Prevention and Control Section, San Francisco Department of Public Health
1.25 CME units at no cost.

Learning Objectives

Summarize data from recent studies exploring the use of doxyPEP to prevent bacterial STIs
Explore potential implications of and strategies for doxyPEP implementation in clinical settings

Please note: CME units not available for viewing the recording of the webinar.

STI Clinical Update Webinar Back to Basics: Fundamentals of STI/HIV Prevention

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 12:00-1:15PM (PDT)
A review of screening, treatment, and vaccination tools to prevent STIs and HIV.
Presented by Drs. Caterina Liu and Kurtis Mohr

Learning Objectives:

Review screening and treatment guidance for STIs and HIV.
Integrate biochemical prevention tools for STIs and HIV into clinical practice.
Summarize recommendations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, meningitis, and mpox vaccination.

Comprehensive IUD and Contraceptive Implant (LARC) Training

Offered by the Family Planning Access Care and Treatment (FPACT) Program

The training is suited both for providers who have never placed IUDs, as well as those who have experience with IUD insertions and removals, but who want to fine-tune their skills. The agenda includes information about patient method selection, counseling and consent, techniques for the use of instruments during IUD placement, and instruction in the insertion of each type of IUD currently available in the US.

Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PDT
Location: 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Credit Hours: 8
Cost: FREE

The training includes hands-on practice with pelvic models and computer simulators and proctoring by family planning experts. Advanced topics include management of side effects, tips for managing difficult placements, pain management principles for office procedures, and prevention and management of complications.

The training also includes detailed information on coding and billing for IUD services provided to Family PACT patients. Participants will learn how to establish a clinic flow conducive to the same-day insertion of IUDs.

The training is presented in collaboration with Bayer, Allergan/Medicines360, and CooperSurgical.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seating will be limited to the first 50 registrants.
Please register by March 31, 2023 to save your spot.
Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Who should attend?

Medical Doctors
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Certified Nurse Midwives
Physicians

Woman practicing using a speculum on a dummy pelvis

Offered by the Family Planning Access Care and Treatment (FPACT) Program

Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PDT
Location: 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Credit Hours: 8
Cost: FREE

The training is presented in collaboration with Bayer, Allergan/Medicines360, and CooperSurgical.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seating will be limited to the first 50 registrants.
Please register by March 31, 2023 to save your spot.
Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Who should attend?

Medical Doctors
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Certified Nurse Midwives
Physicians

Syphilis Treatment Intervals in Non-Pregnant Patients: A Clinical Resource for Providers

What are appropriate treatment intervals for late latent syphilis or syphilis of unknown duration in non-pregnant people?

Prepared by the STD Control Branch, California Department of Public Health and California Prevention Training Center. Revised February 2023.

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