HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis, and Harm Reduction Digest
April 7, 2022
Highlights of the Week
HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis (HSH) Job/Consultant Opportunities
NACCHO is looking for a talented, enthusiastic Communications Specialist who wants to use their skills in support of our diverse and HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis team. General responsibilities include substantive writing (creative and technical), editing, copyediting, and proofreading publications; developing and maintaining web pages; providing communications support at events and conferences; and promoting the work of NACCHO’s HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis projects using all forms of media including traditional and new media outlets. Please click here for more information.
New Funding Opportunities for Working with Pharmacies and Retail Health Clinics to Provide Sexual Health Services
NACCHO, with support from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP), is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities for health departments to partner with other healthcare entities to expand STI and HIV services, treatment, and care in their communities.
- Leveraging Pharmacies for STI Services and Care – Due May 27, 2022
- Leveraging Retail Health Clinics for STI/HIV Services and Care for Underserved Minorities -Due May 31, 2022
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) – April 10th!
April 10th is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Join thousands of accounts across the country in posting online using #NYHAAD. You’re encouraged to (1) use the NYHAAD toolkit here for inspiration or share the REPEAL HIV Discrimination Action link here. Read more about observing NYHAAD here and find events to participate in below in our “events” section.
STD AWARENESS WEEK April 10-16th
STD Awareness Week is right around the corner. Check out CDC’s awareness week materials, in the link above, to get ready for this upcoming week.
Announcements
STD QCS Planning Toolkit Evaluation
Since the STD QCS Planning Toolkit was released in January 2021, it has been used by many jurisdictions and we want to follow up with jurisdictions that may have used it (or downloaded it to use but have not yet used it) about what its’ usefulness has been and any improvements or modifications that are needed. Please take this short survey to provide feedback on how you may have used the toolkit or why you may not have used it after initial interest.
Applications Open: NACCHO’s Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups
NACCHO’s Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups – including the HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Workgroup – are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments (LHDs) and the field at large. NACCHO members from all areas of public health come together to explore the many facets of the field and help NACCHO make the best decisions in serving its members, and local public health. A list of NACCHO’s Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups, along with their descriptions and the time commitments required to serve, is available here.
The application period for participation in our 2022-2023 Subject Matter Expert Advisory Workgroups will close on April 30, 2022.
Resources and News
CDC Publishes Updated Hepatitis B Adult Vaccination Recommendations
On March 31, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the updated hepatitis B vaccination recommendations that all adults aged 19 through 59 years receive the hepatitis B vaccine. Adults aged 60 years and older with known risk factors for hepatitis B may also receive the hepatitis B vaccine. CDC continues to recommend hepatitis B vaccination for all infants and unvaccinated children under the age of 19 years. Fully implementing existing and new recommendations can reduce the burden of hepatitis B, while also moving toward elimination of the virus in the United States. Click the link above for more information.
HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Resource Inventory Compiler
The IHAP TAC is excited to share our latest tool to support Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan development. The HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Resource Inventory Compiler supports data collection, generates a formatted HIV Resources Inventory table, and includes a dashboard for easy data analysis. The Excel tool can be shared with multiple users to input data for the HIV funding sources they receive, and then combined into one, comprehensive file of all HIV resources in the jurisdiction. Contact [email protected] with questions or if you need assistance with the tool.
From the Field: Research, Policy, and Project Updates
SAMHSA Announces Grant Funding for HIV/AIDS Projects
Minority AIDS Initiative – Service Integration (MAI-SI): Due April 25
Description: The purpose of this program is to provide resources to help reduce the co-occurring epidemics of HIV, Hepatitis, and mental health disorders through accessible, evidence-based, culturally appropriate mental and co-occurring disorder treatment that is integrated with HIV primary care and prevention services.
Minority AIDS Initiative: Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations at High Risk for HIV/AIDS : Due April 29
The purpose of this program is to increase engagement in care for racial and ethnic underrepresented individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders (COD) who are at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS and receive HIV/AIDS services/treatment.
Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Navigator Program for Racial/Ethnic Minorities Cooperative Agreement : Due May 2
The purpose of this program is to provide substance misuse and HIV prevention services to racial/ethnic minority males at risk for HIV/AIDS. The program will place an emphasis on males who have sex with other males (MSM), including transgender individuals, as well as those who identify as LGBTQ+ who are not in stable housing and reside in communities with high incidence rates of HIV.
In the News
Health departments offering free STD screenings - WTOC11
Kalamazoo County Health Department to recognize April as STD Awareness Month - WKZO
No, you will not learn you were exposed to an STD via a robocall in Arkansas - Local Memphis
PA DOH: Health advisory after Syphilis uptick in Centre County - WTAJ - We are Central PA
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey In N.H. — Should Parents Opt In Or Opt Out? - Patch
Events and Webinars
April 8th
9:00pm ET
Syphilis Webinar w/ MD State Department of Health
April 12th
12:00pm ET – 1:00pm ET
Hosted by: NCSD
Check Yourself: STD Program Experiences in Non-Clinic-Based, Self-Collect STI Testing
April 13th
3:00pm ET – 4:00pm ET
Hosted by: NCSD
Registration open.
April, May, and Junes dates.
Hosted by: NNDITC & NCSD
