Media Clippings
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Global emergency declared over a new mpox outbreak. What to know in Florida
There have been more than 1,000 reported cases of mpox in the country this year, CDC data shows. Florida has reported more than 100 cases this year, with more than half involving South Florida residents, according to preliminary data from the state’s reportable disease surveillance system.
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FDA clears first at-home syphilis test amid surge in cases
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the first at-home syphilis test amid surging cases of the bacterial infection and calls from federal health officials for innovative strategies to detect the disease.
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Mpox and Concerns Around the Disease in the United States
Scott Bertani, who is the director of Advocacy of the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, discusses what the new mpox health declarations mean to the US, which groups are high risk, and information about the vaccine to prevent the disease.
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As mpox continues to cross borders, is the US prepared for an outbreak?
Scott Bertani, from the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, which has an mpox resource center, said addressing the virus requires a “status neutral approach” with health care. That means promoting healthy activities to prevent HIV, STIs and mpox and encouraging regular access to care. “It is truly a critical time in our community’s summer to…
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WBEZ-FM: Congo Mpox Outbreak and Vaccination
These segments from WBEZ-FM, Chicago, highlight the CDC’s alert about the mpox outbreak in the Congo and note that a two-dose vaccine is available.
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Slight Mpox uptick reported for July
July saw a local uptick in cases of Mpox from the previous month, with seven active cases in Chicago, according to experts.
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WGN: Mpox Vaccination Available
This segment from WGN, Chicago promotes free mpox vaccinations available at Northalsted Market Days and included this quote from Scott Bertani, HealthHIV Director of Advocacy: “The disease spreads through intimate contact, specifically around individuals with uncontrolled HIV are at special risk. But clearly, the net goes beyond these communities in respect to those that they…
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As Pride week begins, San Diego County health officials recommend mpox vaccines
As Pride week kicks off, San Diego public health officials are raising awareness about mpox. The viral disease can spread through close or intimate contact. It’s a health issue that has a higher rate of infections among gay men, bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men.
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Protecting the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community: 3 Things You Can Do
The LGBTQ+ community celebrated their shared and lived experience this June during Pride Month. While the LGBTQ+ experience varies from individual to individual and from generation to generation, one constant remains — the importance of protecting health.
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S.F. officials monitor rise in domestic mpox cases as global outbreak spreads
“Within Pride Month, we want to make sure that we have our community up to date and aware,” said Scott Bertani, with the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health. “As of May, the nation has seen roughly about 150 percent increase in cases of the current disease, which is Clade 2.”
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Treating patients in the LGBTQIA+ community: ‘The key is cultural humility, kindness’
Historically upheld bias, stigma and discrimination on both societal and provider levels continue to marginalize patients in this population and affect equitable access to health care.
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Mpox Prevention Interview, KROQ-FM
Marco Winkler, Director of Communications and Marketing for the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health/HealthHIV, recently spoke about mpox prevention and protection with Tami Heide on KROQ-FM’s “Open Line” program.
