The Peoria City/County Health Department issued its 2022 report on STIs at this week’s board of health meeting. The findings show Peoria's rates are higher than state and national averages, and that race, education, poverty and access to care are among the key factors.

Racial disparity, access to care are among the factors keeping STI rates elevated in Greater Peoria

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