According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance report, more than 2.4 million STIs were reported in 2023. While data suggest the STI epidemic is slowing on a national level. Locally, STI infections remain high in Georgia. HealthyMD co-founders Clifford W. Knights II and Steve Vixamar, discuss their efforts to provide sexual healthcare for underserved communities and the opening of their new clinic at 6170 Old National Highway, College Park, Ga. 30349.

 

Plus, we revisit Rose’s conversation Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor. The award-winning actor portrayed voting and civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in the short film “Fannie. ”Ellis-Taylor shares why she views Hamer as a prophet and a freedom rights warrior.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&rsquo;s latest <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sti-statistics/annual/index.html#:~:text=There%20were%20more%20than%202.4,%2DCOVID%2D19%20pandemic%20levels.">Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance report</a>, more than 2.4 million STIs were reported in 2023. While data suggest the STI epidemic is slowing on a national level. Locally, STI infections remain high in Georgia. <a href="https://healthymd.com/">HealthyMD</a> co-founders Clifford W. Knights II and Steve Vixamar, discuss their efforts to provide sexual healthcare for underserved communities and the opening of their new clinic at 6170 Old National Highway, College Park, Ga. 30349.
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Plus, we revisit Rose&rsquo;s conversation <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254712/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm">Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor</a>. The award-winning actor portrayed voting and civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer in the short film &ldquo;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17505426/">Fannie. &rdquo;</a> Ellis-Taylor shares why she views Hamer as a prophet and&nbsp;a freedom rights warrior.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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