--- title: "2025 NC Annual STI Update: Record Attendance and Key Insights" description: Discover the highlights of the 2025 North Carolina Annual STI Update, a fully virtual event with record attendance and diverse expert insights from across the healthcare spectrum. image: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hubfs/social-suggested-images/go.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfssocial-suggested-imagesgo.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfsSTI%20Update%20image_Adobe%20Stock%20176739488.jpg --- [![nwahec.png](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/WFUSM_NWAHEC%20Cobranding%20Logo_H_RGB.png?width=2025&height=300&name=WFUSM_NWAHEC%20Cobranding%20Logo_H_RGB.png "nwahec.png")](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/) - [Home](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu) - [What's New at NWAHEC Blog](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog) - [NWAHEC Staff](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/staff) - [Practice Support Updates](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/practicesupport) # What's New at NWAHEC ## [2025 NC Annual STI Update: Record Attendance and Key Insights](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/2025-sti-update) Aug 22, 2025, 1:31:09 PM / by [Lindsey MacLean, MPH, CHES®](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/author/lindsey-maclean-mph-ches) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The 2025 North Carolina Annual STI Update was held on August 13, 2025, in a fully virtual format for both presenters and attendees—marking the fifth consecutive year of remote delivery. This approach continues to empower Northwest AHEC and its partners to deliver this longstanding, reputable continuing professional development activity to a broader and more diverse audience. ![go.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfssocial-suggested-imagesgo.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfsSTI Update image\_Adobe Stock 176739488](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/go.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfssocial-suggested-imagesgo.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfsSTI%20Update%20image_Adobe%20Stock%20176739488.jpg?width=360&height=240&name=go.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfssocial-suggested-imagesgo.northwestahec.wakehealth.eduhubfsSTI%20Update%20image_Adobe%20Stock%20176739488.jpg)This year’s event was the largest since Northwest AHEC began managing the activity in 2013, with **992 attendees** representing a wide range of disciplines including Allied Health, Behavioral Health, Health Careers, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and more. Within North Carolina, **98 of 100 counties** were represented, and the activity expanded its reach to **12 additional states**: Alabama, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. The program featured expert presenters from respected institutions and organizations such as UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Mid-Charlotte Dermatology, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the Fenway Institute, local health departments, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine. Participants were eligible for **6.25 hours of continuing education credit**, including Contact Hours, CHES/MCHES, ACPE, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ through collaboration with UAB’s Office of Continuing Medical Education. **Featured Topics Included:** - Sexual Health Considerations for Aging Populations *The focus on aging populations was seen as timely and essential, with many attendees planning to apply this knowledge in their practices.* - Taking a Sexual Health History and Introducing Shared Decision Models into Practice *Participants valued the sessions that emphasized patient-centered communication and sexual health history-taking, noting that learning how to ask thoughtful, open-ended questions enhanced their confidence and effectiveness in clinical practice.* - Genital Dermatology *The dermatology session was praised for its clinical relevance and clarity, especially the use of visuals and case studies.* - Leveraging Point-of-Care Diagnostics to Address Syndemics *Buncombe County’s mobile unit success, as well as the rapid testing strategies discussed, inspired attendees with practical, real-world applications.* - Practice Guide to Implementing DoxyPEP *Attendees reported increased confidence in prescribing or advocating for DoxyPEP, citing compelling data on its safety and effectiveness.* - Updates from NC Local Public Health Providers *The panel session delivered timely updates for North Carolina providers, offering practical guidance on STI/HIV case investigation, the evolving role of NC DIS teams, and strategies for managing complex STI cases. Participants found the content highly relevant to their clinical work and appreciated the clarity and depth of the information presented.* To extend the event’s impact, **all sessions were recorded** and will be available [online as enduring](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/enduringsti) material beginning **August 22, 2025**, allowing continued access for professionals who could not attend live or wish to revisit the content. The sessions can be found [here](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/enduringsti)**.** Tags: [public health](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/topic/public-health), [STIs](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/topic/stis), [Enduring](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/topic/enduring), [sexually transmitted infections](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/topic/sexually-transmitted-infections) ![Lindsey MacLean, MPH, CHES®](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Staff%20Photos/Arthur%2c%20Lindsey%20Nicole%200717%20print-1.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Arthur%2c%20Lindsey%20Nicole%200717%20print-1.jpg) #### Written by [Lindsey MacLean, MPH, CHES®](https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/blog/author/lindsey-maclean-mph-ches) Allied and Public Health Continuing Education Coordinator Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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