Sexually Transmitted Disease Section

2011 STD Awareness Month Activities

Contact Information

2 Peachtree St. NW, 12th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-463-0408
404-657-3133 (Fax)
gdphinfo@dhr.state.ga.us

Please read the Memo from Dr. Mangla regarding STD Screening Providers. Non-Traditional Sites.

Vision

We envision healthy Georgia communities free of Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Philosophy

We believe in
  • Open, honest and respectful communication among the Georgia Department of Human Resources Divisions, health districts, community partners, and our diverse clients
  • Accountability for maximizing job performance according to Process Performance Standards, to best serve our internal and external constituents
  • Shared responsibility and active participation in maximizing disease intervention opportunities
  • A mutual commitment to increase awareness, enhance services, and significantly reduce STDs in the State of Georgia.

Mission

To provide technical assistance and programmatic support to the Public Health Districts and Community Based Organizations to prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections ensuring the availability of quality prevention, intervention, and treatment.

The STD Section works to reduce morbidity associated with sexually transmitted disease in Georgia by preventing STDs and their complications in both the public and private sectors through: