The document discusses a coalition formed in 2008 to address the high rates of chlamydia, especially among females under 24. The coalition aims to reduce chlamydia rates and effects through increasing screening, public education, advocacy, and research. It notes challenges like limited resources but that the collaborative nature allows members to pool efforts and influence policy. The coalition includes over 40 organizations and strives to think locally through members' efforts, collaboratively by developing joint resources, organizationally in sponsoring talks, and leveraging each other's resources to make progress on this important public health issue.

1. Gale Burstein, MD, MPH Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine December 4, 2009

4. Formation Implementation Maintenance 12 months 20 months 16 months Continues until achieving goals

18. Thank you CDC!!!!

20. Think local

22. Think collaboratively

24. Think organizationally

26. Think resources

28. Think about informational needs

29. Prevalence Risk factors Testing Treatment Sequelae