The Fishers Health Department took to social media this week to shine a light on one of their own, Public Health Nurse Amanda Didier. Celebrating her two-year tenure, the department's Facebook page featured Didier as their Employee Spotlight of the month, acknowledging her for her pivotal role in community health and her Central Region Public Health Nurse of the Year award in the previous year.
Not just a face on a social media post, Didier is credited with establishing the Fishers Health Department's first STI testing program. A service that Didier herself has developed, it's has been a game-changer for expanding access to vital screenings in the area.
In their announcement, the Fishers Health Department mentioned the continued strengthening of prevention efforts thanks to Didier's initiative. Her program has made chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis C, and pregnancy testing more accessible to local residents. Also notable is the department's emphasis on providing "confidential, compassionate care," a commitment evidently upheld through these expanded services.
Those interested in taking advantage of the STI testing services can do so by either scheduling appointments online or visiting during Walk In Wednesday hours. This initiative is a direct reflection of Didier's leadership in the public health space, and an example of the type of programs that garner recognition like the Public Health Nurse of the Year award. For further details on the program or to pick an appointment, check out the Fishers Health Department Facebook page.
