Public Health Madison & Dane County officials recently launched a program to use dating apps and social media to notify people of possible exposure to sexually transmitted infections.
“The dating landscape is really changing,” said Naomi Clear, the department’s partner services coordinator. “This is a really important way for us to adapt to the current climate, meet our clients where they are and make our services more accessible.”
For decades, health officials have helped people confidentially notify their sexual partners of possible HIV and other STI exposures, often through phone calls…