Event
Expedited Partner Treatment (EPT) in NY: Updates and Practical Insights from the NYSDOH Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology
Did you know that, based on feedback from the community, expedited partner therapy is now expedited partner treatment (EPT) in New York State? Find out why this change was made and what else is new with EPT in this one-hour webinar for New York State Family Planning Program providers featuring representatives of the NYSDOH Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology. We’ll review the basics of EPT: when is EPT legal, for whom, and under what circumstances. We’ll discuss the benefits of EPT and potential missed opportunities for its use, and we’ll address common questions and misconceptions about EPT. We’ll also highlight print materials and social media campaign information that Family Planning Program providers can use to increase awareness of EPT. Register here.
Speakers:
- Diane Moore, Public Health Educator, NYSDOH Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology
- Michael Mcnair, Public Health Rep, NYSDOH Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology
- Bethsabet de Leon-Justiniano, Director, Bureau of Community Based Services, NYSDOH Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology