Change.org - American Social Health Association

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Research Triangle Park, NC

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Health

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Founded in 1914, the American Social Health Association (ASHA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families and communities, with a focus on preventing sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and their harmful consequences.

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Donations to the General Fund support the programs most in need of funding. One of ASHA's most important, and underfunded, programs is the STI Resource Center hotline. The hotline offers personalized information and support on all subjects related to STIs. Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to answer questions on transmisson, prev...

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Raise Awareness about the STD Epidemic

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April is STD Awareness Month

posted on 04-02-2008 at 10:01AM

There are nearly 19 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. each year, but obvious symptoms often don’t develop and many people who contract an STD are unaware they and there partners are at risk. With this in mind the American Social Health Association (ASHA) recognizes April as National STD Awareness Month, and emphasizes t...