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MN STI TESTING WEEK MEDIA KIT
May 5th - 9th, 2025, join clinics across Minnesota invite and encourage teens and young adults to get tested for sexually transmitted infections!
Minnesota Statewide STI Testing Week organized by the following organizations: teen from Annex Teen Clinic, Minneapolis Health Department, the Sexual and Reproductive Health Services program at the Minnesota Department of Health.
Background
MN STI Testing week, was originally organized through CRUSH, Community Restoring Urban Youth Sexual Health, a committee of young people, health professionals and stakeholders with a passion for reducing STI rates for teens and young adults (ages 13-26). The event has grown statewide and is now supported through the Minnesota Department of Health.
Clinics invited to participate in STI testing week*
Offer STI testing services for free, low-cost, sliding-fee, or offer the ability to be covered by insurance.
Able to offer confidential health care to teens and young adults
Offer comprehensive, medically accurate, reproductive health counseling and education
*Organizers have the right to refuse or change clinic participation
Goals
Reduce stigma by normalizing testing for STIs
Reduce STI transmissions by catching positive cases, and
Connecting patients to necessary treatments
Increase health-access for teens and young adults (ages 13-26)
Build community among clinics offering sexual and reproductive health services
Media Toolkit:
To support the statewide efforts inviting young patients into clinics and testing sites, we utilize social media and/or physically distribute flyers with information specific to their testing site.
The provided images and language below are intended to be used by participating clinics and testing sites. You may adjust the image to accurately represent your agency; however, be sure to download the offered files before editing.
Sample posting schedule:
“Save the Date” post: 2 weeks before the event (week of April 29th)
General info/Reminder post 1 (later in week of April 29th)
“MN Statewide Testing Week” informational post (week of May 6th)
General info/Reminder post 2 (later in week of May 6th)
General info/Reminder post 3 (May 13th-17th/the day of your event)
STI Testing Week Website:
https://rb.gy/1z33ds
*************IMPORTANT: Before editing ANY the following posts provided in the links, PLEASE MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR CLINIC/ORGANIZATION. Multiple clinics/organizations will have access to edit these templates.*****************
How to make a copy before editing:
Save the Date Social Media Posts (Click on the following options):
*************IMPORTANT: Before editing ANY the following posts provided in the links, PLEASE MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR CLINIC/ORGANIZATION. Multiple clinics/organizations will have access to edit these templates.*****************
MN Statewide Testing Weeks Posts (Click on the following options):
PLEASE NOTE: The Following posts will need to be edited to reflect your clinics dates, times and point of contact for each post. Click the link you wish to edit and it will redirect you to canva for editing.
*************IMPORTANT: Before editing ANY the following posts provided in the links, PLEASE MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR CLINIC/ORGANIZATION. Multiple clinics/organizations will have access to edit these templates.*****************
General info/Reminder Social Media Posts (Click on the following options):
*****Please Note: The following posts can be used as-is. Any information about your clinic’s specific testing date(s),time(s) and location(s) should be included in the post description.*****
******IF YOU WANT TO EDIT ANY OF THE POSTS, PLEASE MAKE A COPY FIRST!!!!!*******
Sample captions for posts:
IYKYK – your STI status! Get tested during MN STI Testing Week! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
Knowing your STI status means focusing on the good stuff! Get tested during MN STI Testing Week! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
STI testing as flirting! Book appointments together for MN STI Testing Week! We’re happy to schedule you at [contact number] #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
Talking about STI testing = showing that you care! Get tested during MN STI Testing Week; get on our schedule by calling [contact number] #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
STIs spread because symptoms aren’t obvious! Get tested during MN STI Testing Week; schedule an appointment by calling [contact number] #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
3 weeks until MN STI Testing Week – call us at [contact number] to get on the schedule! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
2 weeks until MN STI Testing Week – call us at [contact number] to get on the schedule! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
Next week is MN STI Testing Week – call us at [contact number] to get on the schedule! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
Do you know your status? Minnesota Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing & Prevention Week starts TODAY! Are you or someone you know between the ages of _________? Join us this week for low or no-cost STI testing at [clinic/organization]! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
Did you know that anyone having sex can get a sexually transmitted infection? Join [clinic/organization] for MN Statewide Testing weeks to know your status! #CRUSH #2025MNSTITestingWeek #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health! Open and honest conversations with a healthcare provider and also your sexual partner(s) is a great way to stay informed about your health. [clinic/organization] is participating in MN STI Testing week and we’re here to provide low or no-cost STI testing. Make an appointment TODAY! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeeks #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
[Clinic/Organization] is participating in the MN Statewide STI Testing Week. Did you know that the most common symptom of an STI is no symptom at all? Looking to get tested? Give us a call at [clinic/organization phone number] to schedule your appointment TODAY! #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STITesting
Many STIs have no symptoms. The only way to be 100% sure of your status is to get yourself tested. [Clinic/organization] is participating in the Minnesota Statewide STI Testing weeks and we’re here to help you. #CRUSH #MNSTITestingWeek #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #STItesting
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