STIs on the rise cautions Naval Hospital Bremerton
With a rise in Chlamydia, the most commonly reported communicable diseases in Kitsap County as well as the entire U.S. – even more so that foodborne illness, influenza or norovirus – Naval Hospital Bremerton public health experts stress the need to get checked. Screening can be done with a swab test or urine test. The age requirement varies from state to state. Patients can request the test at their assigned clinic and from their primary care manager. Naval Hospital Bremerton provides confidential care and trusted service to help prevent, detect, and treat chlamydia or any other STI (Official Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs office)
