Public Health Messaging.

The article discusses the role of the Seattle Gay News (SGN) in sharing public health information with its readers. The publication has a history of including public service advertisements (PSAs) related to health issues, such as venereal disease and AIDS. While some ads in the past may have used fear-based messaging, SGN has remained focused on the health of its readership. The article also mentions a special section in a recent issue that investigates rising STD rates in Seattle, potentially due to the closure of testing centers during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The SGN has consistently provided information on health topics to its diverse audience. [Extracted from the article]