Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Program

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The HHS Public Health Division STI program receives funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve STI programs through assessment, assurance and policy development. For each of these core public health functions, there are activities essential to STI programs. These key activities include:

Monitor the incidence and estimated prevalence of STIs in the state. Diseases that are monitored include: chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
Utilize surveillance data to better characterize STI risks and identify disproportionately affected populations.
Assess the risks for STIs and develop effective STI prevention programs. These programs include partner notification and linkage to care.
Justify necessary federal funding to support continued STI prevention, services and surveillance activities.

The essential activities aim to reduce the number of cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis; improve the integration of STI services into clinical care across the health care system; increase access to STI services for those populations most at-risk; and reduce the threats of antibiotic resistant gonorrhea, other emerging STIs and congenital syphilis.

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About STIs

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. Millions of new infections occur every year in the United States. There are dozens bacteria, viruses and parasites that cause STIs.

STI Testing

Many sexually active individuals should be screened for STIs at least once per year. Many individuals who have a STI don't know they are infected and they don't have symptoms, but they can still cause health problems. The only way to know for sure if you have an STI is to get tested.

Know Your Risk

Know your risk of STIs.

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Order Educational and Prevention Supplies

The HHS Public Health Division provides free educational materials to healthcare providers and those that provide services to anyone at risk for STIs.

STI Prevention

Knowing your STD status is a critical step to stopping STD transmission. If you know you are infected you can take steps to protect yourself and your partners.

Vaccines for STIs

There are many STIs that do not have vaccines as a prevention option. But, there are some vaccines for STIs. There are vaccines for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV.

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Data and Reports

Data is important for analyzing trends.

Disease Reporting

Healthcare providers diagnosing a reportable condition can report that diagnosis by calling the Division of Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Diseases or by reporting online.

Healthcare Providers

This page includes current prevention, testing and treatment guidelines for STIs. The 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines were published on July 22, 2021.

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Education and Events

NDDoH providers opportunities for healthcare professionals to earn continuing education including monthly lunch and learn webinars hosted by the NDDoH and the Dakota AIDS Education and Training Center (DAETC).

Laws Related to HIV.STIs.Hepatitis

Laws Related to HIV.STIs.Hepatitis There are administrative and century code that pertains to the program.

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Need More Information? Contact Us

Public Health Division, Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Diseases Unit

(701) 328-2378
Toll-free: (800) 472-2180.