92-37 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AND A COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICRESOLUTION NO. 92-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND,
WASHINGTON, REGARDING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
DISEASES AND A COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
WHEREAS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) including
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are a serious worldwide
problem. AIDS itself can be considered to be in a global epidemic,
with over 10,000,000 cases reported throughout the world. In the
United States, AIDS was first reported in 1981. As of the end of
1992, AIDS had infected 206,392 Americans of whom 133,233 had died
(Center for Disease Control statistics); and
WHEREAS, In Washington during the period 1981-91, there were
2,790 reported cases of AIDS. Death occurred in 1,717, of those
cases (Center for Disease Control statistics). In Kitsap County,
there are presently 65 cases of AIDS, 9 of whom are residents of
Bainbridge Island (Kitsap County Health District statistics); and
WHEREAS, Other sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., chlamydia,
gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes) are serious health problems,
especially for teenagers. In Kitsap County, since 1988, there have
been an average of 280 cases of sexually transmitted diseases each
year among adolescents. The rate of sexually transmitted diseases
among adults is not known, but is considered to be of the same
magnitude as among teenagers; and
WHEREAS, Teenage pregnancy is also a major problem nationally
and, in Washington in 1990, there were 15,262 teen pregnancies
reported in Washington, or 1 in 13 female teens (Washington State
Department of Social and Health Services statistics); and
WHEREAS, the Bainbridge Island community values the physical
and emotional health of its citizens. As such, the community is
deeply concerned about these serious health issues, and is highly
interested in examining methods for improving health care.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City
of Bainbridge Island, Washington:
Section 1. Education about sexually transmitted diseases and
AIDS is essential to help halt the spread of these diseases.
Therefore, education of our citizens, both adults and young people,
should be a high priority. The methods of educating our citizens
may vary and should be presented by a variety of groups,
organizations, and agencies.
Section 2. The most successful prevention technique of
sexually transmitted disease is abstinence. However, for those who
choose to be sexually active, condoms are the most successful
disease prevention technique. All members of the community,
including our youth, should be able to obtain condoms in a private,
non-judgmental way.
Section 3. The City should consider the establishment of a
Community Health Clinic on Bainbridge Island. Therefore, the Mayor
shall request the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District to
examine: (1) the needs for a clinic; (2) the services which could
be provided in a local clinic; (3) the staffing requirements for a
community clinic; and (4) the potential locations of a facility.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bainbridge Island
this 5th day of November, 1992.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 5th day of November, 1992.
~nato, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
Ralph Eells, Clerk-Trea ur r
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rod P. Kaseguma, City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
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RESOLUTION NO.: 92-37