Sexually Transmitted Infections Information for Providers
Welcome to the New York State Department of Health's Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Resource Center for Providers
As partners and healthcare professionals, your role in preventing, diagnosing, and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is crucial in our efforts to support all New Yorkers to live a sexually healthy life. This resource page is designed to provide you with the latest guidelines, health advisories, educational materials, and reporting tools to support your efforts in combating STIs in New York State.
Whether you are looking for testing locations, treatment protocols, prevention strategies, or reporting instructions, you will find comprehensive information and up-to-date resources at your fingertips. Together, we can work towards a healthier community by addressing the challenges posed by STIs and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.
Quick Reference Links:
- Health Advisories – New York State Department of Health
- Dear Colleague Letter- Third Trimester Screening, (PDF 5/2024)
- Frequently Asked Question - Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy (PDF 9/2024)
- Mpox for Healthcare Providers
- Clinical Guidelines - Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (PDF 10/2024)
- EPT Interim Guidance – Post EPT Law Expansion Effective 12.03.2020
Testing and Treatment:
- CDC 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines and Resources
- Syphilis Point of Care Testing Guidance (PDF 12/2024)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Self-Collection Outside of a Clinic Setting in New York State (PDF 6/2024)
- Information About Shortages Related to STI Testing and Treatment Products
- New York State Department of Health Clinical Guidelines Program – Sexual Health
- New York State Department of Health Clinical Guidelines, Standards and Quality of Care
Resources:
- Interim Guidance for Public Health Law §2308 to require additional third trimester syphilis screening for pregnant persons: Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2023 (PDF 7/2023)
- A Guide to Taking a Sexual History
- Adopting a Patient-Centered Approach to Sexual Health
- Sexual Health Clinical Resources: Clinical cards
- Guidance for Local Health Departments (LHD) and Health Care Providers on STI Billing and Minor's Consent to Prevention Services and HIV-related Services (PDF 11/2019)
- Local Health Department and NYSDOH Regional Contacts for Partner Services for STI/HIV
- NYS DOH PrEP/PEP Voluntary Provider Directory
- Ending the AIDS Epidemic (ETE) in New York State
- American Sexual Health Association
Training:
Clinical Education Initiative or CEI provides free continuing medical education to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists to enhance their capacity to deliver high-quality healthcare services and to improve patient health outcomes. CEI also offers a Clinician Phone Line 866-637-2342 (New York State Clinicians only). This toll-free number can be used to consult with a specialist about clinical inquiries on HIV, Sexual Health (including Sexually Transmitted Infections other than HIV), Hepatitis C and Drug User Health.
Additional training is available from the Centers for Disease Control and the New York State Training Center.
