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Gonorrhea in New Mexico

Gonorrhea in New Mexico. Dan Burke, MPH STD Program Manager, New Mexico Dept. of Health. Are we seeing a decline?. *. * 2009 provisional numbers – based on 6 months of data. GC rates by Ethnic group - 2008. Rates are per 100,000 population. …and number of cases 2008.

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Gonorrhea in New Mexico

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  1. Gonorrhea in New Mexico Dan Burke, MPH STD Program Manager, New Mexico Dept. of Health

  2. Are we seeing a decline? * * 2009 provisional numbers – based on 6 months of data

  3. GC rates by Ethnic group - 2008 Rates are per 100,000 population

  4. …and number of cases 2008

  5. GC cases by Age and Sex 2008

  6. IPP Testing Results April – June 2008, includes FP and STD clinics

  7. Gonorrhea Interventions • Most Disease Prevention work in NM is integrated: STD/HIV/Hepatitis • Focus on strengthening fundamentals of STD program and program improvement • Training at all levels • Operational systems to improve DIS ans front line supervisory functioning • Systems such as replacing STD-MIS and electronic lab reporting

  8. Opportunities • Working on increasing testing at Juvenile Detention settings • Internet outreach targeting MSM and Gay Men’s Health clinics monthly in Albuquerque

  9. Challenges • Budget, Hiring freeze on state funded positions • Recruiting qualified candidates on low salaries

  10. Thank You Dan Burke 505-476-1778 Daniel.burke@state.nm.us

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