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    • Testing
    • PrEP/PEP
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  • Hepatitis
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
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      • What is Hepatitis C
      • How to Cure Hep C
      • Hepatitis C For Providers
    • Testing & Treatment
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    • The Cure Is Clear
  • STIs
    • STI Prevention
    • STI Statistics by Demographic
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    • Find Services
  • About Us
    • STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program Mission, Vision & Values
    • Careers
    • Louisiana Youth Education Program
    • Blog
  • For Community Partners
    • Training
    • Campaigns
      • National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
      • Just Check
      • Get Loud Louisiana
      • World AIDS Day
      • Black Women and PrEP
      • U=U
      • HIV Testing Day in Louisiana
      • STD Awareness Week
      • National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
      • Greater Than AIDS
      • Let’s Stop HIV Together
    • Support Services
      • Invoice Template and Submission Policies and Procedures
    • STD/HIV/Hepatitis and LAHAP Reports
    • SHOT Program
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What Are STIs?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, or anal sex. They can also be transmitted from birthing parent to child during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

STIs are very common, and many people who have them don’t show any symptoms. Syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are caused by bacteria, and all have easy, safe treatments available. 

What is Just Check?

Just Check is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of education, screening, and treatment for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health launched this campaign in response to alarming STI rates across Louisiana. Help us reach the goal of eliminating syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia statewide. Encourage Louisianans to get tested. All you have to do is Just Check.

Why was Just Check created?

Cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have reached an all-time high in the U.S. Louisiana consistently ranks among the top states in the country for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Currently, Louisiana ranks 2nd for gonorrhea and chlamydia and 7th for congenital syphilis (passed from mother to baby). These STIs are easily curable, but if left untreated, can lead to serious health issues. These statistics emphasize the importance of raising awareness around STI education, testing, and treatment across the state of Louisiana.

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How can I get involved?
Share your testing experience. If you took the step to prevent more cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in your area by getting tested, share your success story. You just might inspire others to take that important step, as well. Post your story on Facebook or Instagram and tag @LAHealthHub #justcheck. You may also contact us and we will schedule an interview with you to share your story. The information and tools on this website can help you make a difference!

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