SAFE SEX, NO REGRETS

Safe Sex, No Regrets is CCI’s latest public health campaign to bring awareness to our sexual and reproductive services. According to the CDC, in 2022, more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States. While reported gonorrhea cases declined and chlamydia cases remained steady, there has been a dramatic increase in syphilis and congenital syphilis cases.

CDC data also shows there are significant disparities in reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In 2022, half of the reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were among adolescents and young adults aged 15–24 years old. Additionally, these disparities persist among some racial and ethnic groups due to lack of access to sexual health services and distrust of the health care system.

At CCI, we are committed to raising awareness and increasing safe, affordable care for all our neighbors, which includes maintaining our 100% linkage to care rate for newly diagnosed HIV patients and remaining a notable health services partner at outreach events. In 2023, we participated in 20 community events at local public schools to provide general health information and sexual and reproductive health resources.

CCI’s Safe Sex, No Regrets Promise:

Sexual health screenings and tests. Through our family planning program, our services are often free or very low cost.

Emergency contraception. No matter the situation or circumstance, we provide access to the care our patients need when they need it most.

Xpert, Confidential care. We help our patients make the best informed decision. They can always turn to us to have the tough conversations they may not feel comfortable having elsewhere.

Students at Wheaton High School play CCI's sexual health matching game where they match which sexual behavior is no risk, low risk, or high risk for STIs.