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Raising Awareness About Doxy-PEP for STI Prevention
Doxy-PEP is a way to help prevent getting STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or syphilis by taking the antibiotic doxycycline 24-72 hours after condomless sex. In an effort to advance sexual health in New York State, OSHE has recently developed and launched a Doxy-PEP webpage, and is also conducting a survey about using Doxy-PEP to prevent bacterial STIs.
June 22, 2026
Come celebrate pride at events across New York State
The New York State Department of Health is celebrating the kickoff to activities and celebrations that will be taking place across the State during Pride Month in June and throughout the summer. Among the events, New York State Department of Health staff will march in Albany’s Capital Pride parade on June 14, and march with Governor Hochul in the New York City Pride March on June 28.
June 8, 2026